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There's always a lot going on, and sometimes we find time to record it, report it and spin it into a news-worthy article to keep you informed of the latest events. Read on........ 

Wednesday, 6 December 2023
One of Wanaka’s most enduring tourism businesses is soon to be marking their 50th anniversary with a full day of celebrations designed to involve the locals, visitors, and V.I.P’s from its history.

From 11.30am on December the 17th the fro…
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
School children, senior citizens and customers lucky enough to time their visit to Puzzling World last week were entertained by the world-famous ‘Harvard Krokodiloes’ in the attraction’s Sculptillusion Gallery.

The ‘Kroks’, Harvard Univers…
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
- By Ben Fardey, BUZZWORDS

As any parent will testify, teenagers are certainly the hardest demographic to impress.

Tailoring the family holiday to include activities that float your teen’s boat is a thankless task in the face of constant …
Thursday, 7 July 2022
For nearly 30 years Puzzling World has been home to one of the more bizarre offers for those who claim supernatural power. Today however it has been decided that the $100,000 Psychic Challenge is officially over.

 

In 1994, Stuart Landsbo…
Thursday, 27 May 2021
Credit: Lake Wanaka Tourism

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 1. PUZZLING WORLD

There's more to Puzzling World than just the Great Maze. Inside is the Sculptillusion Gallery, Wall of Wonders, the Ames Room, the Hall …
Friday, 2 April 2021
Jess sits down with Duncan Spear from Puzzling World. Duncan runs this iconic Wanaka business with his wife Heidi. He tells the story of Puzzling World and how the business was created in 1973 by his in-laws, Stuart and Jan Landsborough. Th…
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Have you ever heard of the “Shoe Umbrellla” – the tiny umbrella connected to your shoes or high heels to make them resistant to the heaviest downpour? No? How about the “Eyedrop Funnel Glasses” – designed to allow those ocularly challenged …
Sunday, 28 February 2021
Puzzling World are very excited to announce the return of The Cube ‘n Cuppa Club for 2021.

The Cube 'n Cuppa Club is a club dedicated to the local Rubik's Cubes fans and offers an after school hang out for young Rubik's Cube users, or 'Cub…
Friday, 22 January 2021
This week, Wanaka’s iconic tourist attraction, Puzzling World officially released their virtual tour to offer those unlucky punters trapped during Covid-19 at least a glimpse of what they missed, or hopefully, can look forward to in the fut…