6 Escape Rooms in Australia to Build an Evening Around

1.Virtual Reality Escape Room or Arcade Games at Apsis VR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $39Our pick

At Apsis VR in central Melbourne, you spend about an hour solving story-led puzzles or playing VR arcade games. Choose adventures such as Escape The Pyramid, Sanctum, or Time Travel, with space for up to six players in an escape room and help from the Apsis team when needed.

“Never heard of them before and quite looking forward for the experience. They didn't let me down! Shout out to the crews for the game Escape The Pyramid they recommended.”

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2.Virtual Reality Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $35

At VR Kingdom in Westfield Chatswood, you and two or four players follow 1920s explorers into the Pyramid of Nebka. Ubisoft’s cable-free Escape the Lost Pyramid lets you walk, search, and solve puzzles in free-roam VR, with staff help available for first-timers.

“Fantastic fun to do with all family members of various ages and abilities...some were far more savvy than others with being familiar with gaming environment but those of us who were novices...enjoyed the trip non the less particularly with the assistance provided. Highly recommended!”

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3.The Mystery of the Missing Professor Escape Room in Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $35

At Arcadium Adventures in Brisbane, your private group has 60 minutes to find a missing professor, recover magical relics, and follow a story-led chain of puzzles. Expect fantasy theming, help when needed, and a bar serving unusual cocktails. Guides including Thaddeus, Tibalt, Lex, and Evie help bring the adventure to life.

“Brilliant evening! A little bit of magic in the heart of Brisbane. Thanks so much to Thaddeus and Tibalt for their amazing storytelling, and truly making us feel like adventurers! Will definitely be back”

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4.Sydney’s Ultimate Live Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

You and 1 to 5 companions play London detectives in a Sydney-themed crime room. Find clues, crack codes, and identify the suspect in 60 minutes, with a game master available for hints. Your 90-minute visit also includes refreshments, period costumes, and a detective photo shoot.

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5.Virtual Reality Games OR Escape Room Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $32Best value

At Apsis VR Melbourne, you choose your game after arrival: a 45-minute virtual reality escape mission for groups of four to six, or arcade play for one to eight people. Staff train you on the equipment, then help you pick from 15 escape rooms and more than 25 games.

“Such fun! We took our grandson and I’m not sure who had the most fun, him or us. A new experience for the sixty something grandparents but so glad we did it.”

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6.Entermission Sydney 60min Virtual Reality Escape Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $35

At Entermission Sydney CBD, you and 1 to 5 companions become avatars in a private, controller-free VR escape room. Solve clues, handle action challenges, and explore virtual worlds for up to 60 minutes, then enjoy coffee, tea, and the interactive 3D photo wall.

“The kids had fun and enjoyed this virtual escape room alot. Would be a great party for kids to enjoy with guest.”

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