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Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Darlinghurst, Sydney
4Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.2 km Sydney App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #01 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.
Bella, a famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Now, it’s up to you to uncover the truth.
Was it Walter, the obsessed boyfriend? Percy, the ghost tour guide with a flair for the dramatic? Or is someone else hiding in the shadows?
🔎 Gather clues, interrogate suspects, and expose the real murderer before they strike again. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready to jot down all the crucial evidence.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This 2.2 km loop starts and ends at the Canopy Fountain on Oxford Square in Darlinghurst, passing the Anzac Memorial, Captain Cook and the Australian Museum while you question suspects in a killing on a ghost tour. Couples, friends and families with teens get around 90 minutes of outdoor detective work. If you want live actors serving dinner, or a story without a death, choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Darlinghurst, Sydney is still warm enough to follow.
Read the scene, then read the people, decipher hidden messages and piece the evidence together until the alibis stop agreeing.
Twelve stops across 2.2 km from Burton St, past Hyde Park, on historic streets and in the corners most visitors walk straight past.
A date night that is also a killer group activity, played with your partner, a few friends, or alone if you trust yourself.
Just your phone, starting whenever you like, with nothing to collect and nobody waiting on you.
From people who played this quest
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.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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Choose access for the phones you’ll use.
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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
Sydney
A · Start
1 Burton St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
B · Finish
1 Burton St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, 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
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- Use your own phones to team up or compete
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- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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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.
Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a murder mystery game in Sydney you can play yourselves?
Yes. This one is a self-guided murder mystery in Darlinghurst played on your phones. You gather clues, interrogate suspects and work out whether Walter the boyfriend, Percy the ghost tour guide or someone else killed Bella Wanderlust, all while walking between real places on the route.
Is this murder mystery suitable for a 14-year-old girl?
It suits teens who enjoy detective puzzles and stories, so a 14-year-old playing with family or friends is a good fit. The plot centres on a death during a ghost tour, so think about how younger children might feel about that theme before choosing it for them.
Where does the game start and how long does it take?
It starts at the Canopy Fountain in Oxford Square and also finishes there. Plan for around 90 minutes to cover the 2.2 km route, which passes the Anzac Memorial, Captain Cook and the Australian Museum along the way.
Can our group play together, and do we need to book a time slot?
One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and everyone plays on their own phones. There is no fixed time slot and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever suits you.
Can we take a break in the middle of the game?
Yes. You can pause the quest at any point, stop for a drink or a meal in the neighbourhood, and continue later from where you left off. The route is walked outdoors, so plan around the weather on the day.
Is Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Darlinghurst, Sydney self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Darlinghurst, Sydney start and finish?
It starts at Canopy Fountain Oxford Square - LBC, 1 Burton St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia and finishes at Canopy Fountain Oxford Square, 1 Burton St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia. The route is approximately 2.2 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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AN OUTDOOR CASE IN SYDNEY
An outdoor Sydney case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Darlinghurst, Sydney is a Sydney outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Darlinghurst outdoor murder mystery.
Canopy Fountain Oxford Square is the starting point and Canopy Fountain Oxford Square is the finish for this 2.2 km city route, which includes 12 challenges. Practical fit: 2.2 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The city becomes the playing space here. Choose a conventional escape room when weather-free play and a designed indoor environment matter more. Playable languages: English.
