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Sydney Shadows: The Ghost of the QVB

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Cenotaph, 2001 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

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Places you will visit

11

It will take you

79-109 mins

You will walk

1320 steps

Total distance

1 km

Route you will explore

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About this quest

"Secrets of Sydney: Hidden Secrets of the Queen Victoria Building" is an exhilarating outdoor escape game that plunges participants into the heart of Sydney's rich history. 

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.

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.

The mission: Your story in Sydney

You are a Sydney businessman used to the hum drum of office life.  

Suddenly one afternoon, the ghost of a Chinese businessman Mei Quong Tart appears to you on your normal walk home through the city.  

He explains to you that he was murdered inside the Queen Victoria Building and his soul cannot rest until someone manages to solve the hidden riddles of the building, to let his soul sail free.

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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