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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Newcastle
4.33Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.1 km Newcastle App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
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!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This loop starts and ends by Newcastle City Hall on King St, winding 2.1 km past the Local Court, the Corona Building, Memorial Grove and Civic Park in around 90 minutes. Friends after an escape room without a booking slot, families with teens, couples and fans of Baum's 1900 Oz novel will enjoy outsmarting the witch. Anyone wanting a staffed indoor room and a live host should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
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
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Good times. In their words.
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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.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
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.
The real-world playing space
Newcastle
A · Start & finish
203/207 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
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- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
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- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
How does this outdoor escape room in Newcastle work?
You play on your phone. The app leads you from place to place around the city centre, tells the story of each spot and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. You can team up with friends to outsmart the witch or play solo against the leaderboard. There is no guide.
Is this a Wizard of Oz themed escape room?
Yes. The story is inspired by L. Frank Baum's original Oz novel from 1900. You join a team of misfits and try to outsmart the witch by solving puzzles. Original songs written for the game play in the app, and you can listen to them again at home.
How is the Newcastle escape room priced for a group?
Rather than charging per person, one ticket covers your whole group, so friends, families or work groups can play together on a single purchase. Check the current price on the booking page, as it can change.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
You start near the entrance to Newcastle City Hall on King St, and the route loops back to the same spot. It covers about 2.1 km and takes around 90 minutes, passing places such as Wheeler Place, the Corona Building, Memorial Grove and Civic Park.
Do we need to book a time slot, and can we take a break?
No time slot is needed. You can start whenever suits your group, unlike a fixed-time indoor escape room. If you want a coffee or a rest, pause the game and continue later from where you stopped.
What kind of adventure is The Oz Escape in Newcastle?
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.
Which Newcastle spots will I see while playing this quest?
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.
Is this suitable for a date night?
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.
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A story adventure played through 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.
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