Turn Newcastle Into a Game

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

4.359 reviews in NewcastleTrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

How it works

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Pick a Quest

Find an adventure that sparks your curiosity.

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Get the App

Download & sign up in seconds.

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Start & Play

Go to the start point and have fun!

Ways to explore Newcastle with Questo

One app, one type of quest · different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Newcastle landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace · and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

See all Newcastle scavenger hunts

As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime · and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

See Newcastle walking tours

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Frequently asked questions

What can I do in Newcastle with Questo?
Browse outdoor city games built around Newcastle. Each quest has its own route and story: follow clues, solve puzzles, and discover the city as you play.
How many outdoor city games are available in Newcastle?
Questo currently lists 3 outdoor city games in Newcastle. Browse the collection to compare stories, routes, and access options.
Is there a murder mystery game in Newcastle?
Yes. Questo has murder mystery quests set on the real streets of Newcastle: follow the clues, question the evidence, and solve the case at your own pace. No actors, no booking, start whenever you like.
Is there an outdoor escape game in Newcastle?
Yes. Questo turns the streets of Newcastle into an open-air escape game: crack codes and solve puzzles at real locations, at your own pace. No room, no booking.
Do I need to book an activity in Newcastle in advance?
Most Questo quests can be started when you are ready. Select a quest to check its route and access options before you play.

Questo turns Newcastle, Australia into murder mysteries you play on foot, following clues from one landmark to the next. There are 3 to choose from, including The Oz Escape in Newcastle and Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Newcastle. Prices start at $16.99. Start when you arrive, go at your own speed, and stop for coffee whenever you feel like it.

About Newcastle

In Newcastle, Questo turns a walk through Australia into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 4 active Questo quests, follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and unlock a story as you move from stop to stop. There is no guide to meet and no fixed start time, so you can begin when the day works for you. Newcastle works well for travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Each quest gives you a route, a reason to look closer, and small challenges that make the city feel interactive. Use the game to notice side streets, public squares, local stories, and the details that are easy to miss on a normal walk. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose a compact set of walking games, pause whenever you want, and turn time in Newcastle into a walk with a plot.