Sydney Shadows: The Ghost of the QVB
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
Players step into the shoes of a contemporary Sydney businessman, whose routine life is upended when the ghost of Mei Quong Tart, a Chinese businessman from the late 1800s, suddenly appears before him.
As players unravel the narrative, they'll discover that Mei was tragically murdered within the walls of the iconic Queen Victoria Building.
His restless spirit now seeks a champion to decipher the building's concealed riddles, the keys to setting his soul free. Traverse the historic corridors, delve into forgotten tales, and decode the mysteries to help Mei find the peace he so desperately craves.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover what's hiding behind the Queen Victoria Building's mysterious locked doors
Visit the site of a World War 2 defence outpost
Learn the history of some of Sydney's oldest buildings
Walk the corridors where famous businessman Mei Quong Tart's ghost still roams.
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Your walk, at a glance
Sydney
2001 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
483 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
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Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 1 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 94 min
- Languages
- EN
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Queen Victoria Building context
A Romanesque market building behind the ghost fiction
The Queen Victoria Building opened in 1898 as a municipal market designed in an elaborate Romanesque style. After decades of changing uses and threatened demolition, it was restored as a retail landmark. Stories about a ghost belong to folklore and this quest’s fiction; the building’s architecture, commercial history and survival are documented. Playable languages: English.