Top 5 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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