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City exploration game
Colonial Brisbane: A Convict's Quest for Justice
4.8Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 44 min 2.3 km Brisbane App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Step into colonial Brisbane's convict era as a falsely accused convict seeking justice. Decode secret messages, forge alliances, and confront your accusers as you strive to expose the corrupt officials who framed you.
At the same time, discover insights into Brisbane's convict past. A unique blend of storytelling and riddles awaits history enthusiasts and puzzle solvers alike until the final revelation.
At the same time, discover insights into Brisbane's convict past. A unique blend of storytelling and riddles awaits history enthusiasts and puzzle solvers alike until the final revelation.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
History lovers, puzzle fans, couples and friends curious about Brisbane's convict past will spend close to two hours decoding messages and exposing the corrupt officials who framed their convict. The walk runs from the convict-built Old Windmill past the Commissariat Store to Palm Circle. Anyone hoping to quiz a live guide about colonial history, or not keen on 2.3 km of walking with riddles at each stop, should pick another option.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
This walk offers a glimpse into Brisbane's colonial life, with accurate historical locations tied to a convict story.
You will visit sites like the convict-built Windmill and Commissariat Store.
As a convict, determined to seek your freedom, you will need to decipher codes and solve mysteries.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
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How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Brisbane
A · Start
Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia
B · Finish
152 Alice St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Queensland Parliament
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The Old Windmill
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Brisbane City Hall
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King George Square
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Queen Victoria Monument
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Queens Gardens
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Thomas Joseph Ryan monument
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Brisbane RAAF Memorial
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Darryn.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by DarrynWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this something we can do in Brisbane today without booking a time?
Yes. You start whenever suits you, with no time slot to book, no group to join and no guide to meet. Just open the app at The Old Windmill and begin. You can also pause along the way and continue later.
Does the walk visit Brisbane's surviving convict-era buildings?
It does. The route starts at the convict-built Old Windmill and later reaches the Commissariat Store, another survivor of the convict settlement. Along the way you also pass Brisbane City Hall, Queens Gardens, the Old Government Printing Office on George St and Queensland Parliament, with the story of each place told in the app.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at The Old Windmill and finishes at Palm Circle, after Brisbane Botanical Gardens, so it does not return to the start. The route covers about 2.3 km, and most players take around 1 hour 45 minutes including walking and puzzles.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so you can work through the secret messages and riddles as a team. Make sure your phone is fully charged before you set off, or bring a power bank.
Is Colonial Brisbane: A Convict's Quest for Justice self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Colonial Brisbane: A Convict's Quest for Justice start and finish?
It starts at The Old Windmill, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia and finishes at Palm Circle, 152 Alice St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia. The route is approximately 2.3 km and includes 11 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is Colonial Brisbane: A Convict's Quest for Justice available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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Moreton Bay penal history
A convict settlement behind the fictional fight for justice
The Moreton Bay penal settlement moved to the Brisbane River in 1825 and became known for harsh punishment and forced labor. Surviving places such as the Old Windmill and Commissariat Store connect central Brisbane with that period. This quest uses the documented penal colony as the setting for an original justice story; its protagonist and case are fictional. Playable languages: English.
