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Ghosts of Sydney: The Lost Son

Your first day as a guide at Sydney’s Hyde Park Barracks ends, but the building isn’t ready to let you go. As you lock the door, a cold touch stops you—a ghostly woman in a long white dress appears, her eyes filled with sorrow. “Help me find my son,” she pleads. 

Against your better judgment, you follow her into the shadows of the city’s past. What begins as curiosity becomes a chilling journey through Sydney’s most haunted corners, where every puzzle reveals the story of lives long gone. Walk historic streets, uncover clues, and connect with the forgotten voices of the city. 

This is a real-world mystery best shared with friends or family. The past is calling—will you answer?

⚡ Instantané🛡 Remboursable⏱ 1–2 h🧩 11 énigmes
🌐 Jouez en 🇬🇧 English
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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees

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1

Each player races on their own phone.

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Full refund until you start playing · 11 stops · 1–2 hrs · 3 km

Staying a few days in Sydney? All 8 Sydney quests for A$54.99 — pays for itself by quest #3. See the City Pass

Lieux que tu visiteras

11

Cela vous emmènera

85-115 mins

Tu vas marcher

3940 pas

Distance totale

3 km

Faits saillants

  • Learn the history behind Sydney’s notorious ‘Dead House’.

  • Explore a 150-year-old former opium den and boarding house.

  • Visit the sites of some of Sydney’s most gruesome and unexplained murders.

  • Discover places where ghost sightings still occur today.

Bring your crew

Race to the finish.

Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

Final leaderboard

Sam47:12
2Alex51:38
3You58:05

La mission : Votre histoire à Sydney

It’s the end of your first day working as a guide at the Hyde Park Barracks. The rooms are dark and empty, but it feels like you’re not alone.

As you lock the front door, someone taps your shoulder. Turning around, you see a ghostly figure in a long white dress. Her face is wrinkled with age and worry.

“You have to help me find my son,” she says.

“Who are you?” you ask, your voice shaking. “Why do you need my help?”

She drifts across the courtyard. Curious, you follow her.

À savoir avant de jouer

  • Not for kids
  • Best at night
  • Best for couples
  • Horror & Haunts

Conseils et recommandations

👟

Chaussez-vous confortablement

Vous marcherez en ville, des chaussures confortables sont essentielles pour profiter de l'expérience.

🔋

Chargez votre téléphone

Assurez-vous que votre smartphone est chargé à au moins 60 %. La quête se fait dans l'app Questo et vous l'utiliserez tout du long.

🌤️

Vérifiez la météo

C'est une activité en plein air. Prévoyez parapluie ou crème solaire selon la météo.

📸

Prenez un appareil photo

Vous découvrirez des lieux photogéniques et des pépites parfaites pour immortaliser vos souvenirs.

💧

Restez hydraté

Prenez de l'eau, surtout en période chaude ou pour les quêtes longues.

👥

Jouez entre amis

Vous pouvez jouer en solo, mais les quêtes sont plus fun en famille ou entre amis. Un billet pour tout le groupe.

Évaluations et commentaires

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scessia

04 Jul 2026

Donna Hong

04 Jul 2026

Pat

30 Jun 2026

Stephen Wise

30 May 2026
good to walk around Sydney and hear some of the history. last clue did not seem to make a lot of sense.. but most enjoyable

Bailey Marks

27 May 2026

Bats les meilleurs : Top explorateurs de Sydney

Alexis Gilliland
Alexis GillilandRookie
3600 XP
StojRookie
3600 XP
Alice De Angeli
Alice De AngeliSeeker
3600 XP

Questions fréquemment posées

Is this quest scary or too intense for people who don’t like horror?

It leans more spooky and atmospheric than full horror. The stories are ghostly, sad, and mysterious, not gory. If you’re okay with legends and quiet chills, this is your kind of game.

Want a spooky adventure under the moonlight?

Yes. Play Ghosts of Sydney: The Lost Son and step into dimly lit lanes around Hyde Park Barracks. Clues whisper of ghosts, opium dens, and missing children. It’s atmospheric, eerie, and best when the city feels quiet.

Is this quest something I could do for a date night?

Definitely. Walking together through Sydney’s haunted past, sharing flashlight moments, discovering hidden history—it sets the tone. Stop for a night-cap at The Rocks afterward and you’ve got a date to remember.

Doing this with friends—any tips to make it more fun?

Take friends who like mystery, divide into teams if you want, compare which clue set you solve first, or who spots the creepiest detail. Sydney’s dark corners + shared goosebumps = great memories.

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.

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Flexibilité

Visites guidées

Horaires fixes, pas de pause

Questo

Démarrez, mettez en pause et reprenez à tout moment

Confidentialité

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Groupes de jusqu'à 30 inconnus

Questo

Expérience privée pour votre groupe uniquement

Tarifs

Visites guidées

30-40 $ par personne

Questo

Tarifs abordables par groupe

Disponibilité

Visites guidées

Réservation à l'avance requise

Questo

Accès instantané 24h/24, 7j/7, 365j/an

Expérience

Visites guidées

Écoute passive d'un guide

Questo

Gamification active ; vous résolvez le mystère

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