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? - Visit the six Illusion rooms from brand new, fully immersive ‘glow rooms’, following faces and a shrinking room to one where sculptures defy physics and another where objects glide uphill, your notion of reality will be tested! Just wait until you check out the bathrooms where more visual trickery awaits.
Located 2km on the main highway north of Wanaka, this is a must-see attraction on any itinerary.
Posted By : Stay23954570512
So much fun with kids, family and friends
Allow 3-4hrs to enjoy the whole place
Cafe is very nice with freshly Baked pies and coffee
Love it
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Posted On : 2024-04-25 20:34:53 
Posted By : patr_ciac610
Only reason for rating it 4 out of 5 is that after spending over $250 on tickets, food and gifts, staff refused to fill our thermos without charging $1.50.🙄
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 22:32:12
Posted By : bookwormKarin
The place to visit when the weather is not perfect. The labyrinth is outside but there are many things to do and see inside if it rains. For children of all ages ;-)
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 08:21:44
Posted By : Cherie S
I enjoyed my time at Puzzling World. It wasn't as large as I thought it would be but amused us for an hour. Cost was a it high.
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Posted On : 2021-11-20 19:04:19
Posted By : LeanneCassieB
I would not go again. It is very pricey for the amount of time you are actually there. The maze was frustrating and could have some helpful hints, we ended up cheating and taking a no exit, exit as it was starting to rain heavy.
The inside of puzzling world was very well done but the children got bored easily and moved on to the next thing fast and in a blink of an eye it was over.
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Posted On : 2021-11-14 01:36:49
Posted By : E1Y5E
I'm not much of a puzzler I stopped here because i was travelling through Wanaka and was pleasantly surprised by the illusions room. There was a very diverse range of things to look at, and I really enjoyed the little museum of odd things and reading about Chindogu.
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Posted On : 2021-06-05 20:39:31
Posted By : jorgmummyrox
We adored this place it was so much fun. We only got to find two towers due to small kids but was a great time regardless! What was sad was how quiet it was. The other time we went was so so busy we tripped over tourists. So sad poor NZ!
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Posted On : 2021-03-02 12:04:59
Posted By : JohnnyUK7
A very interesting place with lots of puzzles to solve, holograms to view and other tasks to trick you! The maze is so much fun too. Good cafe and excellent retail shop.
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Posted On : 2021-02-26 23:52:42
Posted By : Moana033
This is an absolute must do if you are a puzzling family. There are loads of free puzzles on the cafe tables prior to entering the illusions room or the maze. Top tip: In the summer, do the maze as soon as it opens as it becomes extremely hot during the afternoon. Lots to explore.
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Posted On : 2021-01-20 05:32:13
Posted By : Avishay2021
Quite a different thing/experience to do. Was worth going. New things and experiences to experience there, like the tilted house. I didn't like the maze which I didn't find interesting for me.
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Posted On : 2021-01-15 03:08:27
