About this tour
Track Brisbane's convict foundations using your phone as both map and mystery-solver. This self-guided GPS walk threads through colonial-era sites across the city, revealing how forced labour shaped streets and buildings you pass today. Work through location-based puzzles at your own rhythm—pause for coffee, return tomorrow, no guide needed. A 1–2 hour exploration of the penal settlement era that built modern Brisbane, combining navigation game mechanics with genuine historical detail.
Highlights
- GPS-triggered puzzles reveal stories at specific colonial landmarks
- Solve clues tied to convict labour sites embedded in today's streets
- Start and pause whenever you want—no set times or groups
- Smartphone app handles navigation and historical context
- Discover lesser-known corners while following the penal past
- Suitable for casual walkers and history buffs alike
What to expect
Download the app, pick your start time, and let your phone guide you between heritage sites across Brisbane's inner city. At each stop, you'll read period details and tackle a location-specific puzzle—part detective work, part history lesson. The route takes 1–2 hours at an easy pace, with built-in flexibility: rest on a bench, grab a bite, come back later if you need to. You'll navigate entirely via the app's GPS; no printed maps or live guide required.
Good to know
Install the app before you start (link in your confirmation email). Works best on phones with good GPS and battery; bring a charger. The walk covers flat, urban terrain, suitable for most fitness levels. Not designed for visually impaired visitors or those with limited mobility.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.