Where you can try to escape the eyes of Einstein, watch water flow uphill, see yourself shrink and marvel at impossible art. All six of our Illusion Rooms defy logic and are extreme Brain Test Dummy challenges!
Enjoy exploring Glow Safari, The Tilted House, Following Faces, Ames Room, Sculptillusion Gallery, Paradox Lane and the intriguing Walls of Wonder exhibits.
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Be prepared to be baffled as we ask the questions – can water flow uphill? how does a monorail go from floor to ceiling? is it me or the room that’s moving?! Your understanding of true horizontal will go crazy in a room where logic is defied. Just a note: if you suffer from balance issues, don't worry - we have by-pass gates available!
Discover the eerie sensation as 168 famous faces seemingly follow your every move. Drawing on your innate abilities to recognise when you’re being watched, this large octagonal room offers the chance to feel like you're truly surrounded by greatness.
Witness the amazing distortion of this specially designed room where dwarfs & giants are created and where kids can finally outgrow their parents just by crossing the floor! A video playback offers the ability to watch yourself shrink or grow within its walls.
Immerse yourself in a large, light-filled space filled with incredible illusionary displays from some of NZ’s most talented sculptors. From floor to ceiling, architectural trickery and artistic talent combine to offer an award-winning building that is sure to impress.
Walk through the first of two incredible rooms created in collaboration with one of NZ’s most renowned digital artists. Be fully immersed in Tim Christie’s striking geometrical designs and optical trickery as Aotearoa’s animal life is presented in a unique, illuminated, and awe-inspiring way.
Step into a ‘crucible of contradiction’ as imagery and text combine in lenticular word play. In a thought-provoking and humorous exhibition, you’ll be left pondering how oxymorons present alternate realities in one phrase. You’ll love the second of our hypnotic ‘glowing’ experiences – it’s ‘awfully good’!
We pride ourselves on keeping admission prices affordable for all. Casual bookings are not required but for those who want to plan ahead, take a look below, pick your adventure and we'll see you soon!
| Admission | Ticket Type | COMBO Illusion Rooms + The Great Maze |
Illusion Rooms | The Great Maze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $27.50 | $22.50 | $20.00 | |
| Child | 5-15 years (under 5 free) | $20.00 | $18.00 | $16.00 |
| Senior | 65+ years | $24.50 | $20.00 | $18.00 |
| Family* | 2 Adults + 2 Children | $85.00 |
All prices are shown in New Zealand Dollars NZD. Admission prices valid to March 31 2025. *Children to be aged 5-15 at time of admission. A photograph is required for the Annual Pass. Seniors to be 65+, ID may be required.
We offer six individual rooms, each themed on different optical, interactive and sculptural illusions. Also between each room are dozens of further examples of artistic illusions and conundrums for your mental pleasure!
Generally, with shallow ramps between each room you'll be fine, however as the Tilted House is on a 15° angle this may require usage of the by-pass gate at the entry to this room.
No, not all. While the kids will have a blast in here we actually believe adults get just as much enjoyment, if not more, from this area. Adults have more pre-conceived notions about how things should be, so when that gets turned on its head befuddlement and hilarity ensues!
Obviously everyone is different but it is very rare that such issues develop here. There are no strobing lights, loud noise/music and a bypass gate is available for avoiding the Tilted House if required. Talk to our staff on arrival if you have concerns.
Puzzling World is pleased to announce that we have joined the Hāpai Access Card scheme as part of our ongoing commitment to providing an excellent customer experience for disabled people visiting. For more information see the listing for Puzzling World on the Hāpai Access Card website.
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