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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Sydney
4.43Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Sydney App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Embark on our magical outdoor escape-room-style experience! 🔮
Join forces with the remarkable team of misfits and:
📖 Jump into our all-new gripping narrative, inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original Oz novel from 1900!
🤔 Try to outsmart the witch by cracking immersive puzzles with friends, or tackle her challenges solo, facing off against the leaderboard.
🎵Enjoy original new songs, in the theme of Oz, specially created for this game, available in the app and on-demand when you get home.
🌈 Follow clues to uncover each new location and discover (or rediscover) places around town in a whole new light.
Make sure you have your phone charged and your walking shoes on!
Tick-tock, time to escape!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This 2.4 km loop starts and ends at the Cenotaph on Martin Place, passing Il Porcellino, Chifley Square and St James Square with puzzles drawn from Baum's 1900 Oz novel. Adult friends wanting an escape room outing, or a solo puzzler chasing the leaderboard, get around 90 minutes of clue-solving across the CBD. Anyone wanting a dry indoor room with a host to drop hints should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Hunt for clues and solve witty puzzles as you walk around town
Follow an original Oz storyline
Listen to new themed songs
Learn unknown fun facts about the Oz universe
Meet other people role-playing as Oz characters
Compete or work together to solve the mission
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
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.
- 2
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
2001 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
B · Finish
30C Martin Pl, Sydney 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
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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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
Are there any extra costs once we have the quest?
You pay once for the game, and one ticket covers your whole group rather than charging per person. The route runs through public streets, squares, fountains and statues in the city centre, so none of the stops needs its own entry ticket.
Where does the Oz escape game in Sydney start and finish?
It starts in front of the Cenotaph on Martin Place and loops back to the same spot. On the way you pass places such as the Lloyd Rees Fountain, St James Square, Chifley Square and the Governor Sir Richard Bourke statue, covering about 2.4 km.
How long does it take, and do we need to book a time slot?
Plan on around 90 minutes, depending on how quickly you crack the puzzles. There is no booking slot: start whenever suits you, and if you need a break you can pause the game and carry on later from where you stopped.
Is it suitable for children?
It works best for older children and teens who enjoy escape-room-style puzzles and can walk about 2.4 km through the city. Younger kids can join in but will likely need adults to help with the clues and the story inspired by the original Oz novel.
Is the game played outdoors, and what if it rains?
Yes, it is played entirely outdoors in the streets and squares around Martin Place, using your phone to follow clues between locations. In wet weather, bring a raincoat or umbrella, or simply pause the game and finish it on a drier day.
Is The Oz Escape 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 The Oz Escape in Sydney start and finish?
It starts at In front of the Cenotaph on Martin Pl, 2001 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia and finishes at 12 Lloyd Rees Fountain, 30C Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. The route is approximately 2.4 km and includes 15 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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The Oz Escape in Sydney is a story-led themed quest in Sydney, designed for families with children. Its story centers on an Oz-inspired fantasy mission.
The route starts at In front of the Cenotaph on Martin Pl and finishes at Lloyd Rees Fountain over 2.4 km, with 15 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies St James’s Square Sydney, Lloyd Rees Fountain Sydney and Thomas Sutcliff Mort along the experience. Practical fit: 2.4 km route; 15 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this for an active family mission outdoors. Choose a cinema, zoo or venue-based attraction when you prefer a passive or fully contained outing. Playable languages: English.
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