Top 12 New Zealand Escape Games Tours

1.Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $27Our pick

At Escape Mate in central Wellington, you and 1 to 5 companions become special agents inside an ancient temple. Expect tactile, high-tech puzzles, a movie-like setting, light refreshments, photos, and help from staff such as Adam when your team gets stuck.

“Our family tried our luck at the temple puzzle/escape room. Theme was great, plenty of puzzles to solve, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Adam was amazing and provided us with the help we needed to complete some of the tasks. Definitely the best escape room we have been to by far.”

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2.Zombie Bite Escape Room Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews

At Zombie Bite in Stanmore Bay, your private group has 60 minutes to find Scott and recover a vaccine before infection takes hold. Expect a demanding, story-led escape room with a realistic post-apocalyptic setting, team puzzles, and helpful guidance from the Escapism host team, including David.

“Awesome experience, great fun and a good challenge. Well recommended. Huge thanks to the team there. You should all go and have fun and test your skills”

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3.Mad Hatter’s Hat Escape Room Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews

At Escapism in Whangaparāoa, your private group of up to six shrinks to pea-size inside the Mad Hatter’s hat. Solve 10 changing puzzles in 60 minutes, with an English briefing, hints when needed, and challenges suited to children and experienced puzzle fans.

“Lovely clean facility. All levels of difficulty which can make you feel from ‘hero’ to ‘zero’ pretty quickly hahaha Great fun! Would highly recommend!!!”

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4.Gnome’s Adventure Escape Room Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews

You and up to five companions enter Gandrie the gnome’s house for a private, 60-minute puzzle adventure. Follow his letter, find clues, and solve challenges with help from an English-speaking game host if needed. The room is family-friendly but upstairs, so wheelchair access is limited.

“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.”

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5.Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Atlantis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $27

Take on Escape Mate’s Atlantis mission at 195 Victoria Street, Wellington. After a secret-agent briefing, your private group has one hour to return the Mighty Crystal and solve the city’s mystery using electronic puzzles, props, and teamwork. Four players are required.

“From the time we arrived we had amazing service, the briefing was interactive and the game itself was so much fun. We loved it! Can’t wait to do more”

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6.Escape Room Experience Taupo – The Marvelous Circus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $22

At Confinement Escape Rooms in central Taupo, your private group becomes the Marvelous Circus’s newest act. Find the missing fortune teller’s crystal ball in 60 minutes by solving themed clues and puzzles. Choose standard or advanced play, both rated difficulty level 4 out of 5.

“Lots of fun figuring things out with my whanau!!!! I think we learnt a little bit more about each other.”

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7.Wonderworld Rotorua – New Zealand’s leading maze park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $13

Spend 1 to 2 hours at Wonderworld Amazement Park, tackling Rotorua’s 1.7km 3D Maze, scavenger hunt, Neon Cave, wall maze, puzzle paths, giant games, and children’s play areas. Your mobile ticket includes all attractions, making this a handy family stop near Rotorua Airport.

“Great place to visit with the kids, staff are friendly and welcoming on arrival. Facilities are well maintained and there is plenty to see and do. When we arrive we started in the glow cave which was cool but be careful as it’s easy to walk into Read more”

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8.Escape Room Experience Taupo – The Hunting Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $22

At Confinement Escape Rooms Taupō, you and your private group have 60 minutes to solve a double homicide at The Hunting Lodge. Expect a fully themed, dark room with fake blood, gory props, and Standard or Advanced puzzles. Meet at 33B Oruanui Street.

“First time at an Escape Room in NZ. We failed to solve the Hunting Lodge however would definitely go back and do it again now that we know how it all works.”

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9.Escape Room Experience Taupo – The Enchanted Candy Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $22

In central Taupō, your private group has 60 minutes to recover the Tree of Life’s glowing core from a wicked witch’s gingerbread house. Expect themed clues, chests, and puzzles suited to adults and families, with standard and advanced difficulty options.

“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”

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10.Escape Room Experience Taupo – The Cursed Cabin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $22

At Confinement Escape Rooms Taupo, your private group enters the Cursed Cabin as paranormal investigators. Solve linked clues, face flashing lights and occult themes, and escape within 60 minutes. Choose Standard difficulty 4/5 or Advanced 5/5. The room is dark and rated R13-themed.

“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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11.A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Digging Up Canterbury’s Treasure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $12Best value

Use the Let's Roam app to guide your private team through Christchurch, from Cathedral Square and New Regent Street to the Avon River. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and revisit the Margaret Mahy Family Playground at your own pace. No guide is provided, so bring a charged phone and comfortable shoes.

“We loved this tour run by Ron & Molly - you must see the castle and the views it offers. Dunedin is a lovely town with lots of great eateries and shopping.”

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12.Steal The Crown Escape Room Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Join a private team of up to six at Escapism in Stanmore Bay for a fantasy crime mission. Search a photography studio, find the jewel-covered crown, and escape within the allotted time, with Sam guiding you through hacked security cameras when the puzzles get tough.

“It was good fun with a group of friends. It was good to work as a group and would be keen to do it again with a group of friends.”

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