Melbourne Red Diamond Hunt Self Guided City Exploration Game

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

A self-guided treasure hunt across central Melbourne: a red diamond vanished from the city long ago, and the clues to where it went are hidden in plain sight on facades, arches and library steps. You follow the trail on your phone, solving a puzzle at each stop, at your own pace.

The app fills in the history as you go: the Kulin nation lands the city was built on, the Chinatown that grew out of the 1850s gold rush, the State Library of Victoria, Australia's oldest public library, opened in 1854, and Wesley Church, the centre of Melbourne's Methodist movement. Hints are built in; chat support answers 24/7.

The route starts under the clocks at Flinders Street Station, runs up through Chinatown and past the State Library, and ends at Melbourne Museum in the Carlton Gardens. About 3.3 km on flat streets, 90 to 120 minutes. Easy, and a good fit for friends, couples and first-time visitors.

What's Included

Full availability: Every day of the year.
Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
Live game master or physical guide
Private transportation
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Federation Square/Swanston St

The game starts under the clocks at Flinders Street. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point
Melbourne Museum

The game ends at the Melbourne Museum in Melbourne.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Melbourne Town Hall

    You discover here about the history of Melbourne's city center and its traditional Eastern Kulin nation lands, then solve a riddle hidden in what you see around you.

    18 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chinatown

    Here the game tells you about the establishment of Chinatown in 1850 and its traditional festivals and activities, then crack a clue using details you spot on site.

    18 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    State Library Victoria

    This is where you learn about the founding of Australia's oldest public library in 1854 and its historical collections, then decode a puzzle that takes a sharp eye.

    18 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Here you learn about the Wesleyan movement's central church in Melbourne, built as its central church, then work out a code from the details in front of you.

    18 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Melbourne Museum

    At this stop you find out about natural and cultural history through the Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens, then piece together a clue before moving on.

    18 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A charged smartphone with internet is required to play the game in the Questo app
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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