Play the city game of Darwin
An interactive adventure through Darwin. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Darwin that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Feel the warm, tropical air whispering the stories of the north. See the shimmer of the Arafura Sea, a mirror of endless horizons. And listen to the silent echoes of the ancient red earth, where resilience and beauty converge. Your adventure begins now.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Darwin on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Darwin blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Darwin and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Darwin — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles, collect letters and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Darwin — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
What you'll see in Darwin
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Darwin that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Feel the warm, tropical air whispering the stories of the north. See the shimmer of the Arafura Sea, a mirror of endless horizons. And listen to the silent echoes of the ancient red earth, where resilience and beauty converge. Your adventure begins now.
Along the way you'll pass RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility, Darwin Waterfront Precinct, Survivors Lookout, Government House, Darwin Cenotaph War Memorial and Bicenntenial Park — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 2 hidden gems in Darwin that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Darwin
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