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    Puzzling World

    1,810 Reviews
    #4 of 6 Fun & Games in Wanaka
    Fun & Games, Game & Entertainment Centres
    Closed Now: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    188 Wanaka-Luggate Highway | Southern Lakes, Otago, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand
    Open today: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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    • Average8%
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    “illusion rooms”(253 reviews)
    “all ages”(143 reviews)
    “outdoor maze”(51 reviews)
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    Welcome to Wanaka's wonderful world of weirdness! Puzzling World has been messing with people's heads since 1973. Bizarre buildings, rooms of illusions and our famous maze will baffle your brain and challenge your perceptions of reality. Even if you...more
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    188 Wanaka-Luggate Highway | Southern Lakes, Otago, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Wonderful place, especially for families

    My wife and I return here after an absence of some years, and I am delighted to be back. We give the maze a miss, and concentrate on the illusions section. As a past mathematician I am fascinated by the range of illusions here, including...More

    Thank Paul S
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Exceeded my expectation

    We had a wonderful few hours here. Lots of fun and challenges. The maze challenge kept us busy for sometime. Worthwhile dropping in.

    Thank Shaunra
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Worth the money!

    Loved this place, it was such good fun for myself and partner. We thought the maze would be too easy but it was a great challenge and we also did the illusions rooms and they were mind boggling! Loved it!

    Thank GrandTour813287
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Fun for everyone

    I stopped in as a bit of a break during a trip to Wanaka and puzzling world is a heap of fun! There are a mix of illusions, practical puzzles and mind-bending tricks to keep everyone entertained. I especially enjoyed the tilted room which was...More

    Thank RachaelR17
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Essential in Wanaka

    On August 12, 2018, we were in Wanaka and visited Puzzling World. The inconvenience is that we did not know his schedule and the closing at 3:00 PM seemed a bit early, because the day was very sunny and the temperature was not excessively low...More

    1  Thank Francisco R
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Pass an hour or 2

    It was fun but a lot smaller then expected. The tilted house was so much fun - the maze was a challenge. Would recommend to families and the young at heart.

    Thank Lynsey M
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    A mazing experience

    Started with the maze and had great fun. Took a while but got there in the end. Needed a food and drink break in the cafe which was very good value and nothing fancy. Loved all the puzzles at the tables. Enjoyed the puzzling world...More

    Thank Markyparknz
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A mixed bag

    If puzzles are a cup of tea, then go for it. I did not give a five star rating because I am still not sure if i enjoyed the place. There are some tricks which i found entertaining and some I did not. People suffering...More

    Thank Raja V
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    A novel way to spend an afternoon

    Took the full combo for the afternoon. The displays are well thought out and entertaining. Thought the maze would be a let down but turned out to be a great activity. Exercise and entertaining in one hit. Better to get lost with friends. Good value...More

    1  Thank Peter M
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great place to spend a few hours with the kids

    Cool place to check out. You will not be disappointed. Our kids just loved checking out all the puzzles and running through the maze.

    Thank Rhonda3613
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    dorotaberes
    9 December 2016|
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    Response from Montessoriquiltr | Reviewed this property |
    No need to book. You can wander around on your own as there is no guide.
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    Ele2007
    22 June 2016|
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    Response from Awsomeal | Reviewed this property |
    I'm in my late 40s but a big kid . I enjoyed it . I wouldn't say a must do But a fun do Either family or as a couple . We did it as a couple and had fun Little jealous on the paragliding you'll love that Wanaka was a... More
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    Anrefa
    7 February 2015|
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    Response from PuzzlingWorldWanaka | Property representative |
    Hi Ann, Thanks for your question Many shuttle buses run frequent services from Queenstown to/from Wanaka – we recommend Alpine Conexxions. They will also be able to drop off (and possibly collect you) at our business, 2km... More
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