Mayhem in Brisbane GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game

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1. Step back in time to April 2, 1936, at Brisbane Central Station, where a gruesome crime shook the city’s heart. Uncover the shocking tale of a deadly encounter aboard the northern mail train, revealing a chilling chapter in the station’s storied history. Immerse yourself in this haunting narrative as you traverse the modern hustle and bustle of Brisbane’s bustling transport hub, unaware of the sinister secrets hidden within its walls.

   10 min

2. Discover the chilling history of Wickham Terrace in Brisbane, where a shocking act of terrorism unfolded in 1955. Visit the historic Wickham House and Ballow Chambers to learn about the events that shook the city.

   10 min

3. Uncover the chilling history of Brisbane's Spring Hill on this tour. Delve into the intense events of September 22, 1976, when a day turned into chaos as an armed shooter terrorized the streets. Learn about the deadly standoff, hostage situation, and heroic actions that unfolded during this harrowing incident. Join the tour to capture the essence of this gripping tale and collect intriguing clues along the way!

   10 min

4. Discover the haunting history of Brisbane's Old Windmill, a witness to suffering and injustice. Built by convicts in 1828, it served as a place of punishment and later, a gallows. Uncover the dark past of this historic site, now standing as a silent reminder of Brisbane's brutal history.

   10 min

5. Explore the haunting history of Brisbane's Supreme Court where a vengeful act of arson by David Bertram Brooks in 1968 left the courthouse in ruins. Witness the resilience of the legal community as they salvaged important texts post-fire, continuing proceedings amidst the wreckage. The reconstructed Supreme Court now stands as a striking symbol of justice.

   10 min

6. Uncover the dark history beneath the gilded facade at Brisbane Arcade, the city's oldest shopping arcade. Built in 1923 by the Mayne siblings, its origins are intertwined with a gruesome murder mystery involving their father. Delve into the hidden past as you stroll through the charming boutiques, where whispers of a bloodstained fortune linger beneath the ornate tiles. A must-visit for history enthusiasts seeking a captivating tale of wealth, scandal, and intrigue.

   10 min

7. Discover Brisbane's dark past at the site of the former Prisoners' Barracks. Built in 1824 as a brutal penal colony, this location held convicts in harsh conditions. While the barracks are gone, Queen Street's buildings hold remnants of this history. Uncover this convict legacy on your visit.

   10 min

8. Step back in time to the dramatic events of the Pineapple Rebellion at Queensland Parliament House. Witness the clash between farmers and authority in a daring standoff that shaped history. Capture the moment with a photo/selfie in front of this historic landmark.

   10 min

9. Explore the dark history of Brisbane's infamous Frog's Hollow, once a notorious slum and red light district in the late 1800s. Discover the squalor, crime, and vice that plagued this area, where criminals ruled the streets and debauchery ran rampant. Visit Frog's Hollow to delve into Brisbane's shadowy past and uncover a chapter of the city's history filled with violence and scandal.

   10 min

10. Post Office Square in Brisbane, formerly the site of Brisbane Gaol, commemorates the tragic execution of Dundalli, an Aboriginal Turrwan leader resisting colonization. This solemn location serves as a vital reminder of Queensland's history and the ongoing quest for justice.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Brisbane

• Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 300 experiences we list in Brisbane.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 192 of 300.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Brisbane

Brisbane is Queensland's riverside capital, a sunny subtropical city of parklands, galleries, a koala sanctuary and ferries on a looping river.

Brisbane winds along the bends of its river, with the centre on a peninsula and suburbs climbing the hills on either side. It began as a convict settlement in the 1820s, and the Old Windmill on Wickham Terrace and the Commissariat Store survive from that time. Today sandstone, glass towers and leafy streets stand together, and the Story Bridge, finished in 1940, spans the river beside the city.

Top-ranked sights in Brisbane: Brisbane River, Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park.

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