Great Maze and Illusion Rooms: Wanaka's Must-See Attraction

Explore Puzzling World: Great Maze, Illusion Rooms, and Puzzle Café. Challenge your mind and senses in Wanaka’s iconic attraction. A must-see for all ages.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puzzling World - Puzzling World is a renowned, distinctive, and award-winning destination that has captivated visitors of all ages since 1973, offering a delightful, challenging, and sensory adventure. The COMBO admission grants access to all available attractions.
    Promoting problem-solving and fun, Puzzling World created the world’s first 3-D…
What's Included
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Free Parking
  • All activities
  • Info Guide (in own language)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Enjoy this iconic, unique attraction that since 1973 has fascinated people of all ages keen to engage in a fun, challenging and sensory experience. Encouraging problem solving and entertainment try the world’s first multi-storied Great Maze and the huge Puzzle Café where you can try your hand at one of many brain-benders at the tables. Mind not boggled?…

Location
Puzzling World
188 Wanaka-Luggate Highway, Southern Lakes, Otago
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Matthew_a
Apr 21, 2026
A great morning. Still... - A great morning. Still trying to work out how some of the rooms worked. Great place for kids and adults to expend some energy.
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Twintrowers
Apr 18, 2026
Worth it - Super fun. Was really busy as it was a rainy day. 10 year old grandaughter lived it. Staff were all super nice which makes the day extra special.
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Deepak_r
Apr 17, 2026
Revisit your childhood for a good experience - It is a fun experience where you revisit your childhood with the maze and even some puzzles although I expected much more but even then it was a good experience which plays on the illusion of the mind and gives you clarity
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Wklstoywife
Mar 16, 2026
Lots of fun, but not sure about someone who has mobility issues. I would do this again. - I really enjoyed puzzling world. There is an indoor area that you go through and do things that are interesting. This activity is good for someone who cannot do stairs a lot of interesting illusion type things. The outdoor maze was so much fun. You try to find each tower but if you have someone who has mobility issues like we did, it could be very hard for them. You keep going up and down steps to get through the maze. We left early because it was too much for our friend. I had a great time and would go again.
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Conspence
Jan 31, 2026
Epic experience! - Awesome experience! We absolutely loved everything about it - highlight was the room on an angle, very clever and had us all in hysterics! Maze was very cool, took us awhile to find the final tower but enjoyed the challenge. Recommend to all!
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Uyapo_m
Jan 18, 2026
Puzzling World was a... - Puzzling World was a fantastic experience! The staff were wonderful and the activities kept us entertained. A little heads-up for anyone prone to vertigo like me, AVOID Illusion Room 2. I skipped it, my 4 year old went through with his dad, and came out fine… dad, not so much 😅! After getting our food, we sat at the tables and they had puzzles to solve there too, which was great to witness my son’s valiant attempts at the blocks and rope pulling 😂. Highly recommend for a fun half-day of activities! 🧩🌀
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Voyage19199389129
Jan 7, 2026
That one room is wild! - Great fun for all unless you’re scared of weird angles and puzzles! As a family we enjoyed this, leave plenty of time so you can really have a good look at everything you want, get all the photos and don’t forget to go to the toilet!
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Daryl_t
Jan 5, 2026
I will be back again :D - Be prepared to walk miles for the maze, and have fun in the illusion rooms. I loved every moment as it was my first time being here, as well in the South Island.
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Citizeness
Jan 5, 2026
Fun day for kids! - Lovely and stress free day visit. Interior is great and toddler safe. Staff was so nice and helpful. If going through the maze with littles, would recommend carrying them or popping them in the pram as there’s a large gap beneath the walls :)
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Ankur_k
Jan 27, 2026
Non sense time wastage maze - By far the most idiotic maze ever I have seen. There is no logical steps or anything to find the maze end. You have to end at the start. You keep moving back in circles and circles Do it if you have hours to waste time on this nonsense. Don’t ever try with the kids.
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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).