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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in Sydney
4.57Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 1.7 km Sydney App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Forget every ghost story you've heard about this city. This Halloween, ten restless spirits are loose on its streets. 👻 No history book knows their names. No tour guide has heard of them. Most are just lost souls. One is lying to you. 💀
A hooded Oracle needs a ghost hunter. Every spirit is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Follow the trail across town, crack ciphers and riddles (some only the street itself can answer), then name the Evil One and destroy it before it finds you. 🕷️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting at the Sydney Cove Map, this 1.7 km trail of ten restless spirits runs past Campbells Cove, Foundation Park and the Jack Mundey Sculpture, with ciphers and riddles you solve from the street itself. Friends, couples, families with older kids and escape-room fans who would rather play than listen get around 90 minutes of hunting. Anyone after true local ghost lore from a live guide should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Hunt – A self-guided outdoor mystery game on your phone. Your city, your pace, your crew: friends, couples or brave solo hunters.
👻 Ten Ghosts, One Liar – Every spirit you catch drops a clue. Only one of them is lying.
🧩 Puzzles With Teeth – Ciphers, riddles and picture puzzles, plus clues hidden on the real buildings, plaques and statues around you. Start before dark to read them all.
📜 Fact Unlocked – Along the route, unlock short true facts about the real buildings and streets you pass. A little real history between the hauntings.
🔮 Your Verdict – Name the Evil One. Get it right, and you're the one who destroys it.
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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.
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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
1F Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
B · Finish
Circular Quay, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
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- 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
Can you go ghost hunting in Sydney on your own?
Yes. This is a self-guided ghost hunt played on your phone. A hooded Oracle sends you after ten restless spirits. Solve each one's mystery to catch it and earn a clue, then name the Evil One. The spirits are invented for the game, not taken from history books.
Can we do a ghost hunt tonight without booking a time?
Yes. There is no fixed start time and no guide to meet, so you begin whenever suits you. Open the app at the starting point and go. If you need a break, you can pause and continue the hunt later.
Where does the ghost hunt start and where does it go?
It starts at the Sydney Cove Map. The route covers about 1.7 km, with stops including Campbells Cove, Foundation Park, the First Impressions Sculpture, the Jack Mundey Sculpture, the Dorothea Mackellar Writers Walk Plaque and The Beacon.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older kids and teens best. The puzzles are ciphers and riddles, some answered only by looking closely at the street, and the Halloween story ends with an evil spirit to destroy. Younger children may find it scary or need a lot of help. Plan for around 90 minutes.
Can our group play together on one ticket?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, so friends or family can hunt the spirits side by side and work through the riddles together. The game is played outdoors between stops, so bring a jacket or umbrella if the weather turns.
Is Ghost Hunt in 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 Ghost Hunt in Sydney start and finish?
It starts at Sydney Cove Map, 1F Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia and finishes at The Beacon, Circular Quay, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia. The route is approximately 1.7 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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Ghost Hunt in Sydney is a Sydney story-led outdoor ghost hunt for ghost-story and horror fans. Its story centers on ghost-story game.
Sydney Cove Map is the starting point and The Beacon is the finish for this 1.7 km city route, which includes 12 challenges. The page specifically identifies First Impressions Sculpture, Foundation Park and Jack Mundey Sculpture along the experience. Practical fit: 1.7 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Pick this when solving is part of the fun. Pick a conventional ghost tour when you would rather listen to a guide tell the stories. Playable languages: English.
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