Puzzling World Attraction in Wanaka

Self drive
Wheelchair friendly
Accessible parking area
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5.03 reviews

Highlights & inclusions

Great fun for all the family!
Mind boggling optical illusions & puzzle rooms 
Home to the first modern-style maze in the world!
2 mins from central Wanaka & 1 hour self drive from Queenstown
Puzzle Centre & Cafe
3D Mega Maze
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$32.50NZD
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What you can expect

Puzzling World is a unique & award-winning attraction in Wanaka (approx 1 hour's drive from Queenstown), specialising in puzzling eccentricity since 1973. For over 50 years this remarkable business has entertained and amazed visitors of all ages drawn to this beautiful part of the world. Offering the world's first "modern-styled" 3D Mega Maze, incredible Illusion Rooms, a Puzzle Centre, Café, large Gift Shop and many more oddities (including the wacky toilets!). Puzzling World Wanaka is the world's weirdest attraction and possibly the most photographed attraction in New Zealand!

Located in the heart of the breathtaking Southern Lakes region of the South Island of New Zealand, Puzzling World is set amongst 7 acres of rolling lawns, trees and gardens at the entrance to Wanaka, 2kms from the lakefront.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Admission to Puzzling World in Wanaka (located 1 hour from Queenstown) 
  • Combo admission gives you access to all attractions!
  • Leaning and Tumbling Towers
  • 3D Mega Maze (Labyrinth)
  • Hologram Hall
  • Hall of Following Faces
  • Ames Room
  • Tilted House
  • Sculptillusion Gallery
  • Glow Safari
  • Paradox Lane
  • Roman Style Toilets
  • Puzzle Centre & Cafe
  • Entry to Gift Shop
Duration
  • From 1 hour to a full day (allow an additional 2 hours for return travel from Queenstown)
Departure Location
  • Open 9:00am - 5:00pm (last entry at 4:30pm)
  • Located at 188 Wanaka Luggate Highway, Wanaka (2kms from Wanaka and approx 1 hour self drive from Queenstown)
  • Operates daily all year (except Christmas Day)
Additional Information
  • Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
  • Children under 14yrs must be supervised by a paying Adult/Child aged 14yrs+
  • Infants (0-4yrs) are free of charge
Booking Information
  • For same-day bookings - if we haven't confirmed online then we're happy to take the booking paperwork over the counter and process the confirmation/reference number after arrival.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair friendly
  • Hearing Impaired friendly
  • Hidden disability friendly

Recent reviews

5/5
Based on 3 reviews
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TRACY LEHRER

almost 9 years ago

Our tour guide Max was friendly and knowledgeable. Great way to see the area in a limited amount of days visiting the area.

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Orly Reiner

over 10 years ago

The tour was excellent and covered a lot.

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Trusted Customer

over 13 years ago

We had a wonderful guide! Everythig was just perfect!

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