Colonial Brisbane: A Convict's Quest for Justice
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: The Old Windmill, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
29-59 mins
You will walk
3020 steps
Total distance
2.3 km
Route you will explore
Starting point The Old Windmill
Spring Hill QLD 4000, AustraliaFinish point Palm Circle
152 Alice St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, AustraliaAbout this quest
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.
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.
The mission: Your story in Brisbane
You're armed with a mysterious journal and cryptic clues, having to navigate a web of corruption, and betrayal within the colony.
Determined to seek your freedom, you must decipher codes, forge alliances, and confront your accusers in a trial that will decide your fate and shape the colony's future.
Each site visited is historically accurate.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Queensland Parliament
The Old Windmill
Brisbane City Hall
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
