Convict Life Sydney: Escape from Cockatoo Island
You’ve broken your chains, now run. Set in the heart of Sydney Harbour, this immersive quest drops you into the boots of a 19th-century convict making a desperate escape from Cockatoo Island.
Once a prison for the colony’s most feared criminals, the island’s crumbling tunnels, towering guard posts, and eerie work yards hold both danger and the clues you need to break free. Solve puzzles, follow a trail of secrets, and walk through real history with every step.
Whether you’re with friends or family, this is a journey of discovery, connection, and adventure. Can you outsmart the guards and find your way back to freedom before it’s too late?
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
Highlights
Follow in the footsteps of convicts as you make your way around the historic sites on the island.
Uncover the island's secret tunnel that served as an air-raid shelter during World War II.
Discover the solitary confinement cells that were hidden until 2009.
Storyline
Hide from the guards as you make your way around the historic sites of Cockatoo Island, trying to find a way back to the mainland.
Experience's route
Starting point Cockatoo Island Ferry Wharf
33.845831, 151, NSW, AustraliaFinish point Convict Precinct
Birchgrove NSW 2041, AustraliaPlaces you will visit
13
It will take you
110-140 mins
You will walk
3940 steps
Total distance
3 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Historic Residence Precinct
Dog Leg Tunnel
Sutherland Dock
Coal Bunker
Cockatoo Island Ferry Wharf
- We recommend not playing at night
- No attractions ticket(s) required
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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60 ratings
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English