Sydney Outdoor Escape (Room-Less) Games
Urban adventures that bring Sydney's secrets to life
- Work together to solve fun challenges & puzzling clues Perfectly balanced & location-based.
- Guided by clues sent to your phones Messages sent to you and your team's phones.
- Explore Sydney's historic landmarks and hidden gems Our speciality, discovering and showing off amazing places!
- Discover top-rated pubs, bars and cafes - all optional Optional breaks to catch a rest along the way.
- Compete Set the fastest time and see you ranking on your end certificate. for top spot on the Sydney leaderboard
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How it works
- Choose your adventure and invite a team of 2-8 players, get competitive with multiple teams!
- Solve a trail of clues that reveal your path, sent to your phones as you hunt across the city.
- Pause at built-in break points to grab food and drinks on the way, all optional recommendations!
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Choose from over 125 top-rated experiences across 40 cities, or choose a gift balance for ultimate flexibility. We're happy to switch should your recipient wish to change!
Sydney Experiences
Each trail takes place in a different area of the city - click each tile to learn more!

Death On The Rocks
Play a mysterious murderer's game as you try to uncover their identity… more

Going For Gold
A district born of gold… more

Secrets of the CBD
Discover the Emerald City… more
Sydney Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Sydney escape rooms

Brexit with Benefits
We had a great day, exploring parts of London we’d never seen before and trying to figure out clues. Good that all clue…

Slytherin
This was a great trail with clues that were hard but not impossible! It takes you around some of the lesser known beaut…

Squad11
Great fun was had by all. Perfect way to celebrate our son's birthday being out and about. Would love to do again!

Westies
Excellent day out seeing so many of London’s hidden gems. Brilliantly organised, exhausting fun!

Double-Decker Dashers
Great day out to see Londonderry hidden gems

Lost in transit
Had an awesome time! We found it a great level of challenge and stumbled across many hidden gems that we would never h…

Ronos Ramblers
Fantastic day- lovely birthday treat.

Purple Moustache
We thought this was really fantastic. We all know London but it took us places we had never been and it showed us Lond…

The Kempos
Great experience which we all enjoyed (adults & kids). Can take as much time as you need with the scheduled breaks. Hel…

Team Premier Lodge
Such a great day!! Highly recommend the experience

In it for Fun
Brilliant day out. Loved every minute of it. Saw places we haven't seen before. Clues great. The breaks ans stopping pl…

Sisters go the distance
Great experience! Great clues! Great day!As Londoners we thought we would find it easier but saw so many new places.

Dusty Moquettes
Great fun; enjoyable exploration even for seasoned Londoners

4WAGS-Bicester
Brilliant…. Fantastic experience with friends, hope to do one somewhere else!!!

Double A
Really good fun, saw bits of London you usually wouldn't with a competitive edge to it!

Team Vaughan
Really good fun. Some of it you really had to think about! Especially at the end, but what a great concept. Loved it!

You'll like us by Episode 4
Lots of fun! Set in a great location to explore parts of historic East London. Well thought out and fun games mixed wel…

Not Fast Just Furious
Such a fun day out, worked so well and a lovely way to see parts of London I hadn’t seen despite living here all my lif…

Mums & Sons
Loved doing the race across London.had so much and saw bits of London we’d never seen. A few clues were a bit tricky es…

The Flint's
Great afternoon spent with my son racing across London. We had a fab time exploring parts of London we had never seen b…
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Action-packed Sydney escape rooms in Sydney
How the Sydney days out work
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Discover Sydney's secret places
- Experience Sydney's unique places and share stories in independent pubs & cafes, curated for each Sydney Sydney escape room.
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Fun challenges
- Engaging puzzles and captivating stories reveal Sydney in a new light.
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Play together or competitively
- Work as a team or compete head-to-head to set the fastest time on our Sydney leaderboard.
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Fully flexible bookings
- Alter your booking freely; change the date, time, number of people or chosen Sydney Sydney escape room. Even stop and start once you've begun.
Fun activity for all groups




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G’day Sydney - are you ready for an adventure?

Step outside and embark on an enthralling journey through Sydney's vibrant streets and past its iconic landmarks with our unique outdoor escape room adventure.
Our Sydney escape room experiences break away from conventional "locked-in-a-room" style games. Instead, we offer a distinctive way to experience Sydney as adventurers, sleuths, puzzle experts, and mystery solvers!
Discover hidden treasures and dive deep into Sydney's culture as you navigate around the CBD, vying for the top spot on our leaderboard. Perfect for family outings, gatherings with friends, and corporate team-building events, our games promise an unforgettable adventure brimming with puzzles, clues, and mysteries.

You'll still face all the puzzles, riddles, cryptic clues, and challenges that you love about traditional escape rooms, but with a thrilling twist.
We bring the excitement outdoors, giving you and your group – whether friends, family, colleagues, or more – the chance to uncover historical neighbourhood secrets, solve intriguing mysteries, and so much more...
No doors. No ceilings. No specific time slots. No hassle. That’s the CityDays way!
Urban Escape Rooms Sydney: An Outdoor Extravaganza

True adventures aren't limited to a single space, so why should yours be bound by four walls?
Whether you're a master of competition or a detective at heart, we're here to offer you the opportunity to decode Sydney's mysteries - through one challenge, riddle, and puzzle at a time.
As you might have realised by now, our Sydney escape room adventures diverge from the traditional concept.
They're designed to elevate your experience beyond the confines of the usual escape room setup.
Here’s how…

Explore Sydney Like Never Before
With our gamified Sydney escape rooms, there’s no need to involve doors, walls or ceilings. Instead, you get to experience the thrill of solving puzzles and uncovering secrets, all while soaking in the beauty and history of The Emerald City. Our games are meticulously designed to lead you through Sydney’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems, allowing you to discover its rich heritage in the most interactive way possible.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Our Sydney escape room games are more than just games; they're a unique opportunity to build bonds, foster teamwork, and create lasting memories with friends, family, or coworkers. Whether you're strategising to solve the next clue or racing against the clock, you'll find yourself working together in ways you never imagined.
Fun Under the Sun
Sydneysiders, take a moment to appreciate how lucky you are. Your backyard is one of the most iconic cities in the world - and it’s got some of the best weather this planet has to offer.
Make the most of it by stepping outside the conventional indoor escape room and embrace the excitement of exploring Sydney’s nooks and crannies. Feel the sun on your face and the wind in your hair as you navigate through the game - there’s nothing like Vit D to give you a boost.
CityDays’ Outdoor Sydney Escape Rooms: A Live-Action Game in Sydney

So what can you expect our Sydney escape room games to be like?
Essentially, you and your team become the main characters in a thrilling live-action game that unfolds across Sydney CBD.
With your starting point revealed through WhatsApp, you'll dive into an adventure filled with puzzles, challenges, and mysteries, using your powers of deduction and wit to beat the riddles laid out before you.
But the experience goes beyond simple problem-solving.
You'll dive into Sydney's rich cultural tapestry, exploring its hidden narratives, historical depth, and lively culture. Together with your team, you'll conquer puzzles that require collective wisdom to crack and engage with the city's charming streets, soaking in the ambiance that makes Sydney unique.
The highlight? Enjoying the thrill of uncovering Sydney's concealed wonders and gems alongside your favourite people.
Our adventures are crafted to inspire outdoor exploration, camaraderie, and if you want it to, a sense of competition. We turn cities into playgrounds, with each route and puzzle meticulously designed to challenge your intellect, teamwork, and keen eye, all reflecting the city's distinctive essence.
Your mission: Decode the clues, solve the puzzles, and emerge victorious.
How Our Outdoor Escape Rooms Sydney Work

Our outdoor Sydney escape "rooms" offer a fresh twist on the classic escape room concept, focusing on exploration and teamwork in the open air rather than confinement.
Here's a quick guide to how it works:
Preparation: Our games are outdoor adventures, so dress accordingly and be ready for some walking. We've selected spots for optional breaks at cosy cafes and bars along the way which are totally optional, but handy if you need a time out.
Getting Started: Choose your adventure, and we'll send the starting location via WhatsApp. You can begin the game at your convenience (as long as it’s daylight, you can play whenever it suits you!).
The Game: You'll receive tasks, puzzles, and riddles through WhatsApp, each pointing to the next clue hidden in the city's landscape—from street art to plaques, road signs and much, much more! Success hinges on teamwork; every clue solved unlocks the next step in your journey.
Progressing Through the Game: Only correct answers allow you to advance. Each puzzle solved leads you closer to your next destination, with each spot a short walk away. Stay alert for additional clues along the way…you never know what might be hiding in plain sight!
Finishing Up: Complete all tasks and reach the end of the trail, we'll calculate your score based on accuracy, time penalties, and hints used. We’ll let you know how your team did, and you can let us know how much fun you had! And if you reach the top of our leaderboard, you could win a prize…
Any questions? Here’s how it works.
Team-Building Outdoor Escape Room Games in Sydney

We’re proud to say that we’ve helped many businesses in Sydney and around the world plan better, more exciting and more sustainable team-building activities for over five years.
Will your business be next?
Our team-building activities in Sydney have been designed to boost your team bonds, heat up your colleagues’ competitive sides and teach them a thing or two about the city they live and work in.
Choose from our premade routes or request a bespoke trail that caters especially to your businesses’ needs.
So if you want to start or finish at a particular venue, that’s no problem.
If you need to stop by somewhere specific - we’ll add it in.
And whether you have a team of five or 500 to organise, we’ll do it all for you.
Challenges are at the heart of our Sydney escape room games, so it’s only fair that you challenge us in return.
Send us your queries and put us to the test!
The Best Outdoor Escape Rooms in Sydney
Here are our available games and outdoor escape rooms in Sydney!
Secrets of the CBD

Dive into the heart of Sydney with an outdoor escape room game that takes you on a thrilling riddle-solving adventure through the CBD and the historic Rocks.
This immersive quest not only tests your puzzle-solving skills but also offers a deep dive into the city's rich history, showcasing its Victorian architecture, monumental statues, vibrant street art, and captivating stories from the past.
From discovering the history behind a park once used as a First Nations ritual site and a street where a coup d'état aimed to overthrow colonial rule, Secrets of the CBD uncovers these stories and more, offering a unique perspective on Sydney's heritage.
Along with the brain-teasing puzzles, enjoy detours to some of the city's best bars and cafes, enhancing the excitement and discovery of your journey. This experience is an engaging exploration into Sydney's spirit, perfect for those looking for an in-depth and interactive way to experience the city.
Note: This adventure shares some paths with the 'Murder Mystery on the Rocks' experience.
Death on The Rocks

Step into a captivating murder mystery outdoor escape room in Sydney, where you're tasked with solving a chilling crime after a (thankfully fictional) local is found murdered at Circular Quay. With the legendary Sherlock Holmes guiding you, navigate through complex challenges and decipher clues to reveal the murderer's identity.
Each clue, received on your phones and woven into the fabric of Sydney's scenic locales, ends with a riddle that you'll solve using elements from your surroundings. With the clock ticking, work fast to catch the killer before you're next. Incorrect guesses slow your progress, while correct answers propel you forward.
Throughout your investigation, Sherlock Holmes provides crucial insights, with unexpected tips from the killer themselves. This high-stakes game includes optional stops at quaint cafes and pubs, offering a blend of intense detective work and the laid-back beauty of Sydney.
Going for Gold

Set off on “Going for Gold," an enchanting outdoor escape room journey through Sydney's CBD and the hidden corners of Chinatown. This trail celebrates the city's cultural diversity, unearthing stories of Scottish, Chinese, and Indigenous Australian influences that have shaped Sydney into the vibrant metropolis it is today.
Your exploration will take you to remarkable sites like the Art Gallery of NSW, St Mary's Cathedral, the ANZAC Memorial, and Capitol Square. Along the way, solve engaging puzzles and enjoy breaks at some of Sydney's finest cafes and pubs. This adventure is an ideal way to discover the unique allure of central Sydney, making it a perfect choice for locals and visitors alike who crave an unconventional exploration of the city.