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Ghosts of Melbourne: Vampire Search
4.61Player rating· 1,414 plays
BIG ADVENTURES FOR CURIOUS MINDS
Play at your pace · usually 123 min 3.1 km Melbourne App-guided
Play in
English
Little explorers. Big discoveries.
An adventure to share.
Follow the clues, swap ideas and discover what your family can solve together. Let curious minds lead the way, with a grown-up along for the adventure.
- Explore togetherA shared outdoor adventure
- Bring your curiosityLook closely. Think together.
- Plan your family outingCheck the route and practical details
YOUR FAMILY’S NEXT ADVENTURE
A little curiosity goes a long way.
Night falls over Melbourne, and you step out of Flinders Street Station with one thing on your mind: Esmeralda. Your niece, long believed gone, has been spotted in a city cafe by none other than Grimalkin, your black cat and loyal companion.
As a young vampire of just 200 years, you have learned to live in the shadows, walking among humans, feeding only once a year. On Halloween, of course. Now, under the safety of moonlight, your quest begins. Follow clues across Melbourne's historic streets, unravel ghostly secrets, and chase the truth through 13 real locations, from Flinders Street Station to Chinatown.
This Melbourne walking tour is unlike any other: a self-guided vampire mystery that mixes real local history, genuine ghost stories, and a family secret 50 years in the making. Walk, explore, and piece together the mystery. Made to be shared with friends, family, or familiars.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Visit Flinders Street Station, the first railway station built in Australia, and meet the ghost of fisherman George on platform 10
Learn about the infamous nude painting of Melbourne hidden in a pub, and why a 19th-century confectioner changed the city's nights forever
Discover the story of Princess Theatre's own famous ghost, and the real grave robbers of Alfred Place
Trace Esmeralda's path through 13 Melbourne locations and uncover a family mystery 50 years in the making
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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.
Solve clues together and celebrate every discovery, with an adult helping along the way.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing Played 1,414 times
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
Melbourne
A · Start
211 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
B · Finish
Cohen Pl Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Lantern Ghost Tours.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Lantern Ghost Tours
WHAT 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
- Not for kids
- Best at night
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this suitable for teens or older kids?
Mostly yes—if they like ghost stories and are okay with darker themes. The story is eerie (vampires, missing niece, grave-robbery history), but not horrifying. Best perhaps with company and in evening hours.
What’s the vibe if I do this on a date?
Romantic + thrilling. Walking with someone special down shadow-ed laneways, sharing clues, pausing for a dramatic view of the Princess Theatre or Parliament House glowing in the dark—it builds a memorable shared adventure.
Is this quest better after dark?
Yes—night adds mood. The shadows, empty streets, and dim lighting make ghost stories creepier. If you want goosebumps, do this after sunset so the feel hits harder.
What historic artifacts or installations will I cross by?
You’ll see things like the Forgotten Songs art installation in Angel Place, the Tank Stream Plaque, Brown Bear Lane mural, and the Robert Brough Memorial Fountain—all woven into the plot.
Looking for something spooky and dramatic under the city lights?
Yes. This quest starts at Flinders Street Station, then leads you through Melbourne’s atmospheric lanes at night—mystery cafés, haunted theatres, whispers of ghosts. If the moon is out, this feels like stepping into a gothic novel.
Is Ghosts of Melbourne: Vampire Search 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 Ghosts of Melbourne: Vampire Search start and finish?
It starts at Flinders Street Station, 211 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia and finishes at Cohen Place, Cohen Pl Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia. The route is approximately 3.1 km and includes 13 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 Ghosts of Melbourne: Vampire Search available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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Melbourne dark-history context
Documented city history inside a fictional vampire hunt
Central Melbourne contains places associated with prisons, epidemics, theaters and deaths that later accumulated ghost stories. Those supernatural claims are folklore, not established evidence, and vampires belong to the quest’s original fiction. The route’s real value is the way documented urban history, local legend and the game narrative are kept distinct. Playable languages: English.
