Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
The adventure
Embark on our magical outdoor escape-room-style experience! 🔮
Join forces with the remarkable team of misfits and:
📖 Jump into our all-new gripping narrative, inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original Oz novel from 1900!
🤔 Try to outsmart the witch by cracking immersive puzzles with friends, or tackle her challenges solo, facing off against the leaderboard.
🎵Enjoy original new songs, in the theme of Oz, specially created for this game, available in the app and on-demand when you get home.
🌈 Follow clues to uncover each new location and discover (or rediscover) places around town in a whole new light.
Make sure you have your phone charged and your walking shoes on!
Tick-tock, time to escape!
What makes this quest special
Hunt for clues and solve witty puzzles as you walk around town
Follow an original Oz storyline
Listen to new themed songs
Learn unknown fun facts about the Oz universe
Meet other people role-playing as Oz characters
Compete or work together to solve the mission
From people who played this quest
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From your phone to the streets
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
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.
The real-world playing space
203/207 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
It’s a fantasy-mystery walk. You follow clues that lead you through Newcastle’s historic streets, past heritage buildings, street murals, maybe even views from beaches or headlands. You’re trying to solve the Oz storyline (with witches, magic, surprises) while seeing the city in a new light.
You’ll likely pass places like the Civic Theatre, Nobbys Headland, the harbour, old churches, historic façades, art in alleys, maybe views of ocean baths or coastal edges. Each clue connects to a piece of art, architecture or history you’d otherwise just walk past.
Definitely. Sunset along the coast or harbour, solving magical puzzles side by side with your partner, stopping for coffee or gelato, maybe a walk on a pier. The Oz theme gives it a dreamy, playful twist beyond a normal evening.
Yes—especially if they like fantasy, puzzles or adventure stories. The game is more about mystery & exploration than scary parts. The route is walkable, with nice stops and safe paths. Might need breaks if little ones get tired.
Pretty atmospheric + whimsical. It leans into fairy-tale magic and surroundings. The ocean breeze, old stone buildings, heritage architecture, coastal light all add to the vibe. Some puzzles feel adventurous too, especially when you’re hunting for hidden art or unusual angles.
Keep exploring Newcastle
FANTASY ADVENTURE IN NEWCASTLE
The Oz Escape in Newcastle is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Newcastle. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Near entrance to Newcastle City Hall on King St and finishes at Newcastle City Hall over 2.1 km, with 15 challenge locations. 2.1 km walking route; 15 challenge locations
Choose this for a self-guided story mission outdoors. Choose a venue attraction when a contained indoor experience matters more. Playable languages: English.