Call of the Golden Valley

An unexpected turn of events has landed you, an American woman, in the mysterious Australian High Country searching for your missing friend.

Follow clues, solve puzzles, and delve into conspiracy theories to investigate not only her disappearance, but the strange and inexplicable mystery surrounding many missing hikers drawn to the mountains.

Be transported to the High Country of Victoria, Australia, with undulating rugged mountains, towering eucalyptus trees, infamous wildlife, and quick-witted banter loving local characters. Developed in Australia, we’ve taken every step to give you the real deal; from sound recordings and reference images taken directly from the bush, to testing out the best vanilla slices in country town bakeries.

In the sleepy small town of Phillipston, your investigation must uncover clues using both good old-fashioned detective tricks combined with the modern-art of internet stalking. Follow the crumbs and get lost in the theories surrounding this mystery.

We respect your detective skills, so it’s all up to you to make the final logical leaps. Set the poetry in motion by linking your observations on your deduction board to ultimately reveal exactly what has transpired. A series of unrelated misadventures? Or something more sinister…

What would drive someone to venture alone into the harsh landscape of a country known for its deadly wilderness? Delve into the psychology of the characters to understand what they’ve done and why.