Stuart Landsborough's Puzzling World

188 Main Highway, Wanaka 9343, New Zealand

03 443 7489

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Ranked #7 of 14 attractions in Wanaka

279 Reviews

Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks

Owner description: Stuart Landsborough's Puzzling World is a world-unique attraction with the theme of puzzling eccentricity! Take some amazing photos of our crazy... more » Owner description: Stuart Landsborough's Puzzling World is a world-unique attraction with the theme of puzzling eccentricity! Take some amazing photos of our crazy buildings and toilets, our Illusion Rooms must be seen to be believed and the Great Maze, the worlds first 'modern-styled' maze, is a fascinating challenge for the whole family. Operating since 1973, this is a true Kiwi icon suitable for all ages and budgets and is a must-see on any tourist itinerary.

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Geoff W

Wellington, New Zealand

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22 reviews

10 attraction reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

3 helpful votes

“A MUST TO EXPERIENCE !”

Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is a quality novelty attraction. You won't have too many experiences like this. Much thought has gone into the displays here, and it has been improved even more over last 4 years or so. The Maze is entertaining ... if not frustrating - but at least there are "emergency" gates where you can bail out if you want to.... More

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jer-jeanne

Glen Ellen, California

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31 reviews

8 attraction reviews

Reviews in 18 cities

8 helpful votes

“Out dated”

Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We had doubts about going to this kind of attraction and our doubts were correct. Some interesting things but most of it is dated and not worth the cost.

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Hi jerjenne, Thanks for your review. I'm not sure what type of attraction you generally go for but if a 3D Maze (our invention), a Puzzle Centre (our invention) and 5 Illusion Rooms (2 of which we also invented) are "outdated" in your eyes I apologise for that. We have just begun a re- furb of our Hologram Hall, Gift... More

millman50

Christchurch, New Zealand

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4 reviews

“Great fun”

Reviewed 15 May 2013

We spent a great couple of hours in puzzling world. we got lost in the maze and took a bit of time to get out. the new illusion garden is very cool and clever.

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Hi mailman Thanks for your awesome review! I'm really glad you had such a great time with us and that new Sculptillusion Gallery was a highlight! We hope to see you again at PW Kind regards, Duncan Spear Puzzling World More

daknibbsklan

Palmerston North, New Zealand

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26 reviews

15 attraction reviews

Reviews in 14 cities

1 helpful vote

“Fantastic fun for the whole family”

Reviewed 10 May 2013

We came across this amazing attraction whilst on our trip around the South Island. We were travelling with our 10 and 5 year old boys and we both loved it. The illusion rooms are really quite clever and the maze is quite challenging for our family of novices. Once in the maze the whole family became quite competitive and ran... More

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Hi Dak, Thanks for your awesome review! I'm really glad you and the boys were able to have such good fun here and that the competitive streak is alive and well for battles in the maze :) With comments like "The whole visit/experience was super fun and excellent value for money" we know we'll see you again so you can... More

huys25

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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153 reviews

65 attraction reviews

Reviews in 99 cities

84 helpful votes

“Intellectually challenging break time.”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

Great stop for some brain puzzling exersise and a flat white during our travel to the south. We did both the labyrinth walk and the exposition. With the labyrinth walk we found two of the four towers, but after not finding the way to the third tower we escaped to the centre yard, as we did not want to arrive... More

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Hi Huys, Thanks for your great review! Yes indeed, we like to offer some mental and physical workouts for a break on the journey ! I'm glad you took your time to enjoy enough of what we have here and took some great photos We look forward to seeing you back at PW soon Kind regards, Duncan Spear Puzzling World... More

Tom Q

Palmerston North, New Zealand

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7 reviews

4 attraction reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Fun for all ages”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

We were there with our 12 and 14 year old boys and we all loved it. The illusion rooms are really clever and the maze is pretty darn good. Once in the maze the kids became really competitive and ran off to try and beat us through - they did!. Once out of the maze we sat and relaxed in... More

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Hi Tom, Thanks for your fantastic review! It sounds like "boys being boys" in the maze but I'm sure you would've beaten them if you really wanted to, right!? I'm really glad you all enjoyed all that we offer here and found it reat value for money. We look forward to seeing you back at PW soon Kind regards, Duncan... More

Rachael H

Newcastle, United Kingdom

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102 reviews

86 attraction reviews

Reviews in 43 cities

37 helpful votes

“Plan plenty of time for the maze”

Reviewed 3 May 2013

We arrived at Puzzling World at opening time and decided to straight away try the maze. Now both myself and my boyfriend consider ourselves to be pretty good at mazes so we thought we could do this one pretty quickly. I don't think we've ever come across a more challenging one. We were there for around about two hours before... More

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Hi Rachel, Thanks for your great review! Our Great Maze design is a real labour of love that my father in-law spent countless hours perfecting to make it a worthy challenge so I'm really glad you could appreciate the effort! I'm slightly concerned that you may have missed 2 of the 5 Illusion Rooms we have as "only a few"... More

Barrie R

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5 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Great for all ages”

Reviewed 3 May 2013

Enjoyed the elisions room, and no restrictions on taking pictures. Watch out for the slanted room, can make some queezie. Easy to get lost in the maze!

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Hi Barrie, Thanks for your great review! Short, sharp with some helpful hints! We look forward to seeing you back at PW soon Kind regards, Duncan Spear Puzzling World Wanaka, NZ More

Cat G

Auckland Region, New Zealand

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33 reviews

17 attraction reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

7 helpful votes

“Fun and very different”

Reviewed 27 April 2013

We went with our 4 and 6 year olds and had a fantastic time. Lots to see and do and it definitely makes you feel disoriented and dizzy in some of the rooms (not so much for the kids though!) We did it as a day trip across from Queenstown and it was well worth the one hour drive each... More

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Hi Cat, Thanks for your brilliant review! Yes indeed there is lots to see and do here so I'm really glad you made the trip over the hill to see us. Tilted House - adults suffer worse than kids due to our more established pre-conceptions of how a room should look. Plus a lower centre of gravity helps!! I'm glad... More

Poconut

Hertfordshire

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29 helpful votes

“Great entertainment - inside and out”

Reviewed 23 April 2013

Very, very good for both adults and children. Inside there is a series of different rooms displaying all manner of apparently logic defying things which at their best, or maybe worst, leave you feeling truly disoriented. Ensure that you sit on the uphill slide. Outside is a maze which we worked out pretty well, until we tried to find the... More

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Hi Poconut, Thanks for your outstanding review! It looks like we ticked all the boxes for you and that you gave everything (including the toilets) a go The best line I've seen in a review - "Words don't do it justice, you really need to visit" - look out for this in my next brochure print! We hope to see... More

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