Ghosts of Sydney: The Lost Son
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⏱️ 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: Hyde Park Barracks (Queen’s Square, Macquarie Street), Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, 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
85-115 mins
Je zult lopen
3940 stappen
Totale afstand
3 km
Route die je gaat verkennen
Uitgangspunt Hyde Park Barracks (Queen’s Square, Macquarie Street)
Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, AustraliaEindpunt Bridge Stairs
100 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000, AustraliaOver deze quest
Your first day as a guide at Sydney’s Hyde Park Barracks ends, but the building isn’t ready to let you go. As you lock the door, a cold touch stops you—a ghostly woman in a long white dress appears, her eyes filled with sorrow. “Help me find my son,” she pleads.
Against your better judgment, you follow her into the shadows of the city’s past. What begins as curiosity becomes a chilling journey through Sydney’s most haunted corners, where every puzzle reveals the story of lives long gone. Walk historic streets, uncover clues, and connect with the forgotten voices of the city.
This is a real-world mystery best shared with friends or family. The past is calling—will you answer?
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 11 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.
The entire quest takes approximately 6000 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
Learn the history behind Sydney’s notorious ‘Dead House’.
Explore a 150-year-old former opium den and boarding house.
Visit the sites of some of Sydney’s most gruesome and unexplained murders.
Discover places where ghost sightings still occur today.
De missie: Jouw verhaal in Sydney
Bezienswaardigheden & verborgen parels inbegrepen
Brown Bear Lane Mural
Tank Stream Plaque
Forgotten Songs art installation
Robert Brough Memorial Fountain
Hyde Park Barracks
- Not for kids
- Best at night
- Best for couples
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Important Information
Duration
Approximately 6000 minutes
Distance
3km walking
Group Size
Unlimited
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time
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
Beoordelingen en recensies
206 ratings
Vergelijk Questo met begeleide wandeltours
| Kenmerk | Traditionele rondleidingen | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibiliteit | Vaste tijden, geen pauzeren | Start, pauzeer en hervat wanneer je wilt |
| Privacy | Groepen van tot 30 vreemden | Privé-ervaring alleen voor jouw groep |
| Prijs | $30-$40 per persoon | Betaalbare prijzen per groep |
| Beschikbaarheid | Vooraf boeken vereist | Directe toegang 24/7/365 |
| Ervaring | Passief luisteren naar een gids | Actieve gamification; jij lost het mysterie op |
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Veel Gestelde Vragen
Is this quest scary or too intense for people who don’t like horror?
It leans more spooky and atmospheric than full horror. The stories are ghostly, sad, and mysterious, not gory. If you’re okay with legends and quiet chills, this is your kind of game.
Want a spooky adventure under the moonlight?
Yes. Play Ghosts of Sydney: The Lost Son and step into dimly lit lanes around Hyde Park Barracks. Clues whisper of ghosts, opium dens, and missing children. It’s atmospheric, eerie, and best when the city feels quiet.
Is this quest something I could do for a date night?
Definitely. Walking together through Sydney’s haunted past, sharing flashlight moments, discovering hidden history—it sets the tone. Stop for a night-cap at The Rocks afterward and you’ve got a date to remember.
Doing this with friends—any tips to make it more fun?
Take friends who like mystery, divide into teams if you want, compare which clue set you solve first, or who spots the creepiest detail. Sydney’s dark corners + shared goosebumps = great memories.
What historic artifacts or installations will I cross by?
You’ll see things like the Forgotten Songs art installation in Angel Place, the Tank Stream Plaque, Brown Bear Lane mural, and the Robert Brough Memorial Fountain—all woven into the plot.
