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Fear Factory Queenstown

54 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
+64 3-442 8666
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Absolutely sensational. You have to do it. Have never laughed and screamed so much in my life. A... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
rsellars75
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Do you have a spare pair of undies?

Decided to do this after a recommendation from a local travel agent plus a discount voucher. At... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
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Experience true terror, fun and frights at Fear Factory, Queenstown's newest, scariest haunted attraction! Be brave, grab a tight hold of your best friends and enjoy the horror that lurks in our spooky halls!
  • Excellent83%
  • Very good13%
  • Average2%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible1%
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“haunted house” (112 reviews)
“red door” (21 reviews)
“horror movie” (20 reviews)
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Hours Today: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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54 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Absolutely sensational. You have to do it. Have never laughed and screamed so much in my life. A must do

Thank rsellars75
Viv S, Owner at Fear Factory Queenstown, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Brilliant rsellars75 - thank you for your great review, so pleased to know you enjoyed your trip through our haunted hallways here in Queenstown!

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Decided to do this after a recommendation from a local travel agent plus a discount voucher. At first I was a bit apprehensive about the price but we thought we should give it a go anyway. HOLY S%#T!!!!! We were all absolutely terrified. I think...More

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Viv S, Owner at Fear Factory Queenstown, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Hello bustraveller2704 - thank you for taking the time to write us such a great review...and we agree, we're definitely for the brave! Happy onward travels to you and your family :-)

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Wasn’t sure what to expect from this. My fiancé and I had a spare hour to kill. It was really intense and great fun. Highly recommend giving it a go!

Thank Rebecca & J
Viv S, Owner at Fear Factory Queenstown, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for your review Rebecca & J and for your recommendation to others - is the best compliment you could pay us :)

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

visited today with two friends... it was just an amazing experience... friendly staff, nice and scary run through the horror house... had tears in my eyes from laughing so hard inbetween being scared... definitely to be recommended.... go first for the extra scare :D

Thank w0nttell
Viv S, Owner at Fear Factory Queenstown, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Brilliant w0nttell! Thank you so much for your review, made our day - especially your comments about our staff :-)

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Our older 15+ plus kids loved this and believe me they are hard to impress! Great scary fun, tailored to your specific fears. Highly recommended.

Thank Ky Y
Viv S, Owner at Fear Factory Queenstown, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thanks for your review Ky Y we're so pleased your family enjoyed their visit!

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

I loved this place! Was not expecting it to be THAT scary. It was so much fun! Highly recommend going here if you get the chance!

Thank Unicorn333
Viv S, Owner at Fear Factory Queenstown, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

We loved reading your review Unicorn333 - and glad to know we exceeded your expectations! Thank you :)

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Ages from 48 down to a brave 8 ..with a frightened 14 in the middle...definately the scariest conga ever. Brilliantly executed .... and fun, go to the toilet first or wear a tena lady ..the staff were great, explained well what we needed to do....More

Thank Ameera F
Viv S, Owner at Fear Factory Queenstown, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

What a great review Ameera F - thank you! We loved your analogy re 'The Goonies meet Halloween' and your recommendation to others is a great compliment, means a lot to us. With best spooky wishes from all of us here at Fear Factory Queenstown

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Laughed so hard we were bent over, nearly as loud as the actors. I thought my family was touching me to be sweet and it turned out to be the actors haha. Sorry we kinda just laughed the whole time out of fear and didn't...More

Thank Sarah M
Viv S, Owner at Fear Factory Queenstown, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your review Sarah M, great to know you had so much fun in our haunted hallways! Best wishes from all our team here in Queenstown :)

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

I was petrified even before I did it and I had to recover from a sore throat the next day. I went to two other scary dungeon type things in the past and this by far was the best, it felt so real. My friend...More

Thank Paula O
Viv S, Owner at Fear Factory Queenstown, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hello Paula O - thank you for your great review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your time in our haunted hallways - and I've passed on your comments about Lasse, made his day:) With best wishes from all our team here in Queenstown

Reviewed 19 December 2017

even if you don't like being horrified, its so much fun!! It gets you even on further visits (yes, its my second time there....!) the staff is really cool and the moment you cross the door before even checking in, the experience already started. If...More

Thank conradschilling
Viv S, Owner at Fear Factory Queenstown, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Brilliant conradschilling! So pleased to know how much you enjoyed your walk through our Haunted Hallways and how terrified you were, even second-time around ;-) Merry Christmas from all the Team

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alpal78
13 December 2017|
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Response from Manish_B28 | Reviewed this property |
No you can't see the actors but yes you can feel and sense them they are closer to you than you think. the don't grab you but sometime they touch your leg or shoulder. Sometime they ran beside you sometime suddenly appear... More
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tara124428
6 January 2017|
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Response from TheFearFactoryTeam | Property representative |
Hi Tara12442... Maximum group sizes of 6 at one time. We don't mix groups so you will only go through with your friends or family :-). Thanks, The Fear Factory Team
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matildaotway
27 September 2016|
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Response from TheFearFactoryTeam | Property representative |
Hello, The experience last between 15 - 20 minutes once you enter but we say allow 30 minutes to be safe.
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