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Ghosts of Sydney: The Lost Son
4.52Player rating
BIG ADVENTURES FOR CURIOUS MINDS
Play at your pace · usually 100 min 3 km Sydney App-guided
Play in
English
Little explorers. Big discoveries.
An adventure to share.
Follow the clues, swap ideas and discover what your family can solve together. Let curious minds lead the way, with a grown-up along for the adventure.
- Explore togetherA shared outdoor adventure
- Bring your curiosityLook closely. Think together.
- Plan your family outingCheck the route and practical details
YOUR FAMILY’S NEXT ADVENTURE
A little curiosity goes a long way.
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?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and adults who like a good scare follow a grieving ghost from Hyde Park Barracks through Angel Place and the old lanes of The Rocks, solving puzzles on a 3 km walk best done after dark, at a start time you choose. The story is written for grown-ups, so leave children at home, and pick a guided tour if you want someone to ask about the history.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
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.
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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.
Solve clues together and celebrate every discovery, with an adult helping along the way.
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.
Your walk, at a glance
Sydney
A · Start
Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
B · Finish
100 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Brown Bear Lane Mural
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Tank Stream Plaque
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Forgotten Songs art installation
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Robert Brough Memorial Fountain
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Hyde Park Barracks
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First Impressions Sculpture
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Cadmans Cottage
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Cenotaph
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Il Porcellino
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Amanda.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Amanda
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Not for kids
- Best at night
- Best for couples
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this ghost walk suitable for kids?
No. It is tagged as not for kids and is written for adults and couples. The story follows a ghostly woman searching for her lost son through Sydney's most haunted corners, and it is best played at night, so families with children should choose a different quest.
Is this a self-guided ghost walk, or do I need to book a tour time?
It is self-guided on your phone. There is no guide and no group to join, and you do not book a time slot. Start whenever suits you, ideally after dark, and the app leads you from place to place, telling each story and setting a puzzle in what is in front of you.
Where does the ghost walk start and finish?
It starts at Hyde Park Barracks on Queen's Square, Macquarie Street, and finishes at the Bridge Stairs. It is not a loop. Along the way you pass Angel Place, Curtin Place, several stops on George Street in The Rocks, the Parbury Ruins at Millers Point and The Hero of Waterloo, about 3 km in total.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take about two and a quarter hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. You can pause at any point and continue later, which helps if you want to stop for a drink in The Rocks along the route.
Can we play as a couple or a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so a couple or a few friends can follow the story and solve the puzzles side by side on the same game.
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.
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DARK STORIES OF SYDNEY
A darker Sydney walk for ghost-story and horror fans
Ghosts of Sydney: The Lost Son is a self-guided story walk in Sydney, designed for ghost-story and horror fans. Its story centers on The Rocks dark-history and ghost story.
The route starts at Hyde Park Barracks (Queen’s Square, Macquarie Street) and finishes at Bridge Stairs over 3 km, with 11 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Brown Bear Lane Mural, Tank Stream Plaque and Forgotten Songs art installation along the experience. Practical fit: 3 km route; Typical duration: 100 minutes; 11 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this for a self-guided story and puzzle experience. Choose a guided ghost tour when live group storytelling matters more than solving the mission yourselves. Playable languages: English.
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