Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game

Sydney, Australia

1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Solve clues across Sydney’s most mysterious island
Experience convict life through an immersive storyline
Mobile access code
15 puzzle challenges
Flexibility to pause/resume anytime

A tour guide.
Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cockatoo Island, New South Wales 2110, Australia
• Go to Cockatoo Island Ferry Wharf 33.845831, 151, NSW, Australia (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

End point

Convict Precinct
Birchgrove NSW 2041, Australia
GAME FINALSTOP: Convict Precinct Birchgrove NSW 2041, Australia

Operating hours

03/02/2023 - 06/10/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

Muster Station

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cockatoo Island Waterfront Campground

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5529+VQW Woolwich

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sutherland Dock

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fitzroy Dock

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Residence Precinct

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Convict Precinct

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.3

based on 3 reviews

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Not worth the effort.

Paul_J, Mar 2026

We came to Sydney on a family history adventure. Knowing we had family attached to the history of the island. We were excited to find out more about our family heritage. Booked the family in & had a terrible experience. Didn’t end up doing the quest. Could not log into the app once we were on the island. No-one I invited through the app could log into it either unless they payed extra for the app. Asked around but no-one on the island had any idea about the quest/adventure. The lady working at the information centre there was nice to begin with but once we mentioned the quest her tone changed. She was not interested in talking to us & didn’t have any info about the quest. Told us to “just walk around & look”. The island itself was great to explore despite not being able to do the quest. The ferry ride there & back was nice though. In my opinion I would not recommend it. Felt like we were being played & cheated out of our money. Didn’t end up finding any info out about our family history there. Totally dissatisfied & not very happy at all.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

I am genuinely sorry that your family history adventure on Cockatoo Island was derailed and that you weren't able to play the game. It sounds incredibly frustrating, especially when you were so excited to learn about your heritage. I want to gently clarify a couple of things to help explain what happened. First, our games are completely independent and self-guided, which is why the island staff at the information center are not affiliated with us and couldn't assist you. Second, regarding the invite feature, your family members absolutely shouldn't have been prompted to pay extra. To invite others, you just need to follow the instructions in the app, use the "quest invite" feature, and then have the invitees log in using their own email addresses to join the game. For any login or technical issues like the ones you experienced, we actually offer 24/7 customer support directly in the app to help troubleshoot right on the spot. I'm so sorry we missed the chance to get you up and running! We never want anyone to feel cheated out of their money. Please email us at explore@questoapp.com with your booking details so we can investigate what went wrong with your invite links and offer you a free quest to make this right.