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Colonial Brisbane: A Convict's Quest for Justice

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: The Old Windmill, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Beschikbaar in: 🇬🇧 English

Plaatsen die je zult bezoeken

11

Het zal je brengen

29-59 mins

Je zult lopen

3020 stappen

Totale afstand

2.3 km

Route die je gaat verkennen

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Over deze quest

Step into colonial Brisbane's convict era as a falsely accused convict seeking justice. Decode secret messages, forge alliances, and confront your accusers as you strive to expose the corrupt officials who framed you. 

At the same time, discover insights into Brisbane's convict past. A unique blend of storytelling and riddles awaits history enthusiasts and puzzle solvers alike until the final revelation.

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Brisbane combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 11 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 2640 minutes to complete and covers 2.3km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Brisbane.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Hoogtepunten

  • This walk offers a glimpse into Brisbane's colonial life, with accurate historical locations tied to a convict story.

  • You will visit sites like the convict-built Windmill and Commissariat Store.

  • As a convict, determined to seek your freedom, you will need to decipher codes and solve mysteries.

De missie: Jouw verhaal in Brisbane

Learn about colonial Brisbane in 1830, as a convict, wrongfully accused, setting out on a quest for justice. 

You're armed with a mysterious journal and cryptic clues, having to navigate a web of corruption, and betrayal within the colony. 

Determined to seek your freedom, you must decipher codes, forge alliances, and confront your accusers in a trial that will decide your fate and shape the colony's future.

Each site visited is historically accurate.

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 2640 minutes

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Distance

2.3km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

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