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Puzzling World COMBO admission
Puzzling World is an iconic, unique & award-winning attraction that, since 1973, has fascinated people of all ages keen to engage in a fun, challenging and sensory experience. With the world’s first 'Mega Maze', a huge Puzzle Cafe, and six incredible Illusion Rooms, your notion of reality will be tested!
From: NZ$32.50
per person
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Highlights
Challenge yourself, family and friends to a race around The Great Maze.
Our 6 Illusion Rooms, with optical, sculptural and gravity-defying displays will test your reality
Engage the brain in our Puzzle Centre where dozens of puzzles (and helpful staff) await!
Grab a bite to eat or a drink (incl. Barista-made coffee) from the well-stocked 'Think Tank Café'
If a Gift Shop packed with puzzles and oddities is your thing, welcome to Nirvana!
Full Description
Puzzling World is an iconic, world-unique and award-winning attraction that, since 1973, has been fascinating people of all ages and nationalities keen to engage in a fun, challenging and sensory experience.
Encouraging problem solving, exercise, and fun, we invented the modern maze format with over-bridges and underpasses to create the world’s first 3-D ‘Mega Maze’.
If your mind isn’t boggled, visiting the Illusion Rooms is sure to. From two brand new, fully immersive 'glow rooms', a room where famous faces seem to follow you, one where you appear to shrink or grow, another where objects glide uphill, and a sun-filled galler...
Encouraging problem solving, exercise, and fun, we invented the modern maze format with over-bridges and underpasses to create the world’s first 3-D ‘Mega Maze’.
If your mind isn’t boggled, visiting the Illusion Rooms is sure to. From two brand new, fully immersive 'glow rooms', a room where famous faces seem to follow you, one where you appear to shrink or grow, another where objects glide uphill, and a sun-filled galler...
Itinerary
1
Welcome to Wanaka’s Wonderful World of Weirdness!
Immediately, visitors to PUZZLING WORLD are met with the famous Tumbling Towers while opposite, The Leaning Tower of Wanaka offers great photo opportunities as friends or family appear to hold, push or rip out the tower, foundations and all!
2
Puzzle Centre, Café & Gift Shop
Walking into the Puzzle Centre where dozens of puzzles await the curious while a massive kaleidoscope ceiling looks on from above is a visual treat in itself. Grab a bite to eat or a drink from the well-stocked Think Tank Café then engage the brain with many individual puzzles and two-person brain teasers on offer. Trained staff are on hand to help if required and with a huge selection for sale in the Gift Shop all ages, abilities and temperament are covered.
3
Toilets for the album!
Even the bathrooms here are photogenic with both the Roman Loos and Puzzle Abyss toilets featuring incredible floor or wall art that seem to absorb the user within its imagery!
4
Illusion Rooms
If your mind is still not boggled, visiting Puzzling World’s Illusion Rooms is sure to. From all new, fully immersive ‘Glow Rooms’, a room where 168 famous faces seem to follow you, one where you appear to shrink or grow, another where objects look to glide uphill and a sun-filled gallery of incredible illusionary sculptures, these amazing rooms will certainly challenge your perceptions of reality.
5
The Great Maze
Outside, The Great Maze encourages problem solving, exercise and fun. Puzzling World invented this format, designed to suit all ages with over-bridges and underpasses to create the world’s first 3-Dimensional Maze. Don’t worry, Emergency Exits for those with limited time, patience or energy are also included for those who may struggle!
Includes
What's included
- Admission and entry fees
- Safety briefing
- Puzzle help, Deeper info app, Wifi
- Entry to all attractions (Great Maze, Illusion Rooms & Puzzle Centre).
Not included
- Accommodation
- Meals and drinks
- Transport to/from activity
- Equipment hire
- Wetsuit and gear hire
- Photos and videos
Meeting Point
Please redeem/check in your booking at our front counter on the day booked. Arrival - anytime during opening hours (9 am to 4.30 pm) is fine.
Additional Information
Last admission (4.30 pm) is 30 minutes before inside attractions close, but ticket holders can still access The Great Maze after hours for as long as required
Cancellation policy
Full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before activity starts.
Terms
Children tickets must be accompanied by Adult ticket/s
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188 Wanaka-Luggate Highway, Wanaka, New Zealand, 9382
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is photography allowed inside the illusion rooms and maze?
Photography is permitted inside the Illusion Rooms and The Great Maze. Guests are encouraged to capture the optical illusions and unique experiences offered throughout the attraction.
Is the site wheelchair and stroller accessible?
Puzzling World is wheelchair and stroller accessible. The venue is committed to providing an excellent customer experience for disabled visitors.
Is Puzzling World open in all weather conditions?
Puzzling World remains open in all weather conditions. However, if an area is closed to customers due to weather, refunds may be considered. Its advisable to dress accordingly for outdoor attractions like The Great Maze.
Are there any height or age restrictions for certain activities?
There are no specific age or height restrictions for most activities. However, The Great Maze involves 12 flights of stairs. If this is an issue, guests can use ground-level Emergency Exits and cross the middle courtyard instead of climbing the stairs.
Can children attend on their own?
No. Children’s tickets must be accompanied by an adult ticket.
What are the opening hours?
The opening hours are 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
What is your cancellation policy?
We offer a full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the activity starts.
Is Puzzling World only for kids?
No, not at all. We genuinely appeal to all ages with our mix of interactive activities and cerebral challenges to exercise both the body AND mind!
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