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Convict Life Sydney: Escape from Cockatoo Island

🔒 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 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Cockatoo Island Ferry Wharf, 33.845831, 151, NSW, Australia

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

🌐 Beschikbaar in: 🇬🇧 English

Plaatsen die je zult bezoeken

13

Het zal je brengen

110-140 mins

Je zult lopen

3940 stappen

Totale afstand

3 km

Route die je gaat verkennen

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Uitgangspunt Cockatoo Island Ferry Wharf
33.845831, 151, NSW, Australia
Eindpunt Convict Precinct
Birchgrove NSW 2041, Australia

Over deze quest

You’ve broken your chains, now run. Set in the heart of Sydney Harbour, this immersive quest drops you into the boots of a 19th-century convict making a desperate escape from Cockatoo Island. 

Once a prison for the colony’s most feared criminals, the island’s crumbling tunnels, towering guard posts, and eerie work yards hold both danger and the clues you need to break free. Solve puzzles, follow a trail of secrets, and walk through real history with every step. 

Whether you’re with friends or family, this is a journey of discovery, connection, and adventure. Can you outsmart the guards and find your way back to freedom before it’s too late?

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Sydney combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 13 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 7500 minutes to complete and covers 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 Sydney.

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

Hoogtepunten

  • Follow in the footsteps of convicts as you make your way around the historic sites on the island.

  • Uncover the island's secret tunnel that served as an air-raid shelter during World War II.

  • Discover the solitary confinement cells that were hidden until 2009.

De missie: Jouw verhaal in Sydney

You’re a prisoner who has been taken to the penal colony on Cockatoo Island to serve time for your crime. But you manage to escape! 

Hide from the guards as you make your way around the historic sites of Cockatoo Island, trying to find a way back to the mainland. 
  • We recommend not playing at night
  • No attractions ticket(s) required

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 7500 minutes

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Distance

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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