New Zealand · ESCAPE ROOMS
The shortlist you would text a friend before they leave: 7 escape rooms tours that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the catch nobody mentions.
Test your team at Auckland’s Zombie Bite escape room, a private 60-minute mission with tough puzzles, a strong story, and a realistic setting.
“This was a family outing and so much fun, luckily we escaped from the zombies. The puzzles were engaging, really suited to older kids. Our host was amazing, and we couldn’t have asked for more, really clear instructions. Go if you get the chance.”
Mad Hatter’s Hat in Auckland is a replayable, family-friendly escape room with 10 puzzles, adjustable difficulty, and a private 60-minute game.
“Lovely clean facility. All levels of difficulty which can make you feel from ‘hero’ to ‘zero’ pretty quickly hahaha Great fun! Would highly recommend!!!”
Review Gnome's Adventure in Auckland: a family-friendly escape room with fairytale puzzles, private play, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Was super fun! Went with 3 of us who were on the younger side, and everyone really enjoyed ! Would totally recommend!!! We did the gnome one and was the perfect level of difficulty for the age group.”
Solve the missing crystal ball at Taupo’s Marvelous Circus escape room, a private 60-minute puzzle challenge for families and friends.
“Lots of fun figuring things out with my whanau!!!! I think we learnt a little bit more about each other.”
Solve a grisly double homicide at Taupō’s Hunting Lodge escape room, with themed puzzles, two difficulty levels, and a 60-minute time limit.
“Incredibly fun, I didn't think. I would enjoy myself so much. The room designs the story the puzzles and the fact that they have a standard and advanced task made it so much better.”
Review of Taupo’s Enchanted Candy Forest escape room, with puzzle difficulty, family suitability, price, timing, and booking advice.
“My sister, niece and myself had a great time here.We managed to find most of the clues to unlock chests.I would definitely bring overseas family again”
Test your nerve in Taupo’s Cursed Cabin escape room, with occult puzzles, flashing lights, a 60-minute limit, and private group play.
“The escape room was great and the staff were friendly. However, I was a bit disappointed that my 15-year-old was charged the adult price, even though we brought their student ID. We were told the student price only applies to university students, which I feel is unfair.”
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