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Sydney Mystery Quest: One Step from Closure

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⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Circular Quay, Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

130-160 mins

You will walk

3940 steps

Total distance

3 km

Route you will explore

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About this quest

A century ago, a promise was made in Sydney, but never recorded. Now, history is demanding an answer.

In the mid-1800s, a traveler arrived at Circular Quay, spoke an official oath, and waited. But the ink never touched the ledger. Today, fragments of that unfinished record have begun to surface in the city’s shadows.

You are a Forensic Investigator summoned to close this 150-year-old cold case. Retrace a journey through Sydney’s historic heart, hunting for evidence hidden in sandstone architecture, forgotten symbols, and the "edited truths" of the past.

Highlights

  • Solve Cold Case Riddles: Crack interactive puzzles using dates, symbols, and overlooked details on iconic buildings.

  • Uncover "Unwritten" History: Discover the secret lives of convicts, the "Rum Hospital," and the side of Sydney guidebooks ignore.

  • Explore at Your Pace: Start when you want and pause for a drink anytime. The city is your playground, and you're in total control.

  • Discover Hidden Gems: Navigate from the bustling wharves to the quiet, haunted terraces of Susannah Place.

  • Master the Mystery: Track your progress through 10 historic chapters to unlock the final, decisive conclusion.

The mission: Your story in Sydney

You play the role of an investigator drawn into a long-forgotten mystery. 

Long ago, a person arrived in Sydney and followed every required step. An oath was spoken. Records were created. Yet  something was never officially completed. 

Now fragments of that unfinished record have begun to surface across the city. Your mission to retrace that journey through Sydney’s historic heart, uncovering evidence embedded in architecture, dates, symbols, and overlooked details. 

At the end of the trail, you’ll face a final choice: complete the record and bring symbolic closure or leave history exactly as it stands.

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

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