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Outdoor escape game
The Haunting File: Sydney — What The Rocks Kept
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Sydney App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
The city feels older tonight. Heavier. Like something has been waiting a very long time for someone to come asking.
You've been recruited by the Bureau of Otherworldly Observation, and Agent Howl is handing you your first case: a district full of the dead, and a file nobody has ever managed to close.
Thirteen stops. Thirteen things this city would rather you didn't look at too closely. Some of them are waiting for you.
The dead here were real people, and they remember what the plaques leave out. Ask the right questions and they'll tell you. Ask the wrong ones and you'll find out why the file is still open.
Keep your phone torch handy. You'll want it. 🕯️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, friends and small groups of adults who like ghost stories and dark history will get a 2 km walk through The Rocks, from First Fleet Park to Campbells Cove, where the dead of thirteen real places tell what the plaques leave out. Start whenever suits you and allow 1.5 to 2 hours for walking and puzzles. If you would rather question a live guide, or real deaths feel too grim for your group, choose another walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
👻 Thirteen Stops – Let's hope thirteen isn't unlucky.
🔍 Clues Hidden in Plain Sight – Everything you need is out there in the streets, if you're brave enough to look closely.
🎭 Get Your Crew Together – Bring someone to grab onto.
🌙 Better After Dark – Much better. Keep your phone torch ready, in case something moves.
📖 The Real History Underneath – Uncover the stories behind the streets you thought you knew.
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.
- 3
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
1F Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
B · Finish
4 Circular Quay W, 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
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- 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
- Escape room
- 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 ghost walk stop at Cadman's Cottage in The Rocks?
Yes. Cadman's Cottage is the eleventh of thirteen stops. You reach it after Gannon House, then continue to The Dead House before finishing at Campbells Cove. Like every stop, it comes with its own story and a puzzle to solve in what you see there.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at First Fleet Park and finishes at Campbells Cove, so it is not a loop. Along the way you pass places such as Nurses Walk, Susannah Place, the Hero of Waterloo Hotel, the Argyle Cut and Cadman's Cottage.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take around 95 minutes, so plan on 1.5 to 2 hours including walking and puzzles. The route covers about 2 km through The Rocks, across thirteen stops, and you can pause and carry on later if you need a break.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends or a couple can follow the story and work through the puzzles side by side on one phone, without joining strangers or a set tour party.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. There is no guide and no group to meet, so you can start whenever you like, including in the evening for a proper ghost walk atmosphere. You can also pause partway through and continue later.
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