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Outdoor escape game
Christmas Operation: Sleigh Down in Sydney
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.1 km Sydney App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Christmas Operation: Sleigh Down is a hilarious, holiday-themed adventure game where Santa’s sleigh has crash-landed and Christmas Spirit is leaking across the city. As Ground Control, you’ll follow the magic trail through 12 locations, solving puzzles, completing dares, and collecting the Elements of Spirit to restart the sleigh. With Santa, Sparky, and Rudolph guiding (and roasting) you along the way, this interactive scavenger-hunt-meets-story-game will have your group laughing all the way. Will you save Christmas? 🎅🎄
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Families with school-age kids, friends showing visiting relatives around, and office teams after a Christmas outing will get around 90 minutes of puzzles, silly dares and cheeky commentary from Santa, Sparky and Rudolph across 12 locations near The Rocks and Sydney Cove. If you would rather have a host running the game in person, or want an indoor Christmas escape room, this 2.1 km outdoor walk is not the right pick.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎅 A Magical Holiday Adventure – Track the Christmas Spirit trail and help Santa reboot his sleigh.
🧩 Fun Dares & Interactive Challenges – Solve riddles, trivia, patterns, and festive tasks at each location.
😂 Comedy-Filled Story – Rudolph gets hungry, Sparky gets salty, Santa keeps it together—barely.
🎉 Perfect for All Ages & Group Sizes – Great for families, friends, date nights, kids adventures or solo holiday heroes.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
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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.
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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.
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Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
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.
The real-world playing space
Sydney
A · Start
2/4 Atherden St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
B · Finish
2/4 Atherden St, 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
- This quest
- 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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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does the route include the Sydney Cove Map?
Yes. The Sydney Cove Map is one of the stops on the route, along with the Harbour Lookout, the Museum of Contemporary Art and The Rocks Market, where the game begins. The app leads you from one place to the next and sets a puzzle at each.
Where does the Christmas scavenger hunt start and how long does it take?
It starts at The Rocks Market. Expect around 90 minutes to cover the 12 locations and about 2.1 km on foot, though groups who linger over the dares may take longer. You can start at any time, so there is no slot to book.
Is it good for kids?
It is a light-hearted Christmas story where Santa's sleigh has crash-landed and your group collects the Elements of Spirit to restart it, with jokes, dares and puzzles along the way. It suits school-age children who can walk about 2 km; younger ones will need adults to help with the puzzles.
Can our office team or family play together on one ticket?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the ticket, so you are not paying per person. It works well for a team outing or a gathering of visiting relatives, with everyone following the same story and solving the puzzles together.
Can we pause the game, and what if it rains?
You can pause at any point and continue later from where you stopped, which helps if you want a coffee or a break at the market. The route is an outdoor walk around The Rocks and the harbour, so bring sun or rain protection to suit the day.
Is Christmas Operation: Sleigh Down 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 Christmas Operation: Sleigh Down in Sydney start and finish?
It starts at 1. The Rocks Market, 2/4 Atherden St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia and finishes at 12., 2/4 Atherden St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia. The route is approximately 2.1 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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A flexible self-guided way to discover Sydney
Christmas Operation: Sleigh Down in Sydney is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route starts at 1. The Rocks Market and finishes at 12. over 2.1 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.1 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English.
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