Escapism we are proud to say we design and build all of our experiences in-house, from the software that runs the room, the stories, the hand crafted puzzles to the detailed room construction.
NZ based innovation means all of our experiences are unique - You won't find it anywhere else in the word.
Are you looking for something exciting to do in Auckland?
Escapism offer the very best escape room experiences in Auckland, an unforgettable challenge for friends, families, parties and corporate teams right here on the Hibiscus Coast. With immersive storylines and thrilling puzzles, we’re the top destination for fun and games in Auckland, perfect for a day trip or special event.
We create innovative and unique escape room experiences and are still busy building, improving and creating awesome! Check out our availability by clicking Book Now, if you need a custom booking time during the week, please Contact Us to discuss the options. We're open most public holidays, with extended availability on Wednesday & Thursday during school holidays.
PUZZLE ROOM - ESCAPE ROOM - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Escape rooms are team-based entertainment where you work together to complete a mission within a set time limit. Along the way you’ll solve puzzles, unlock things and uncover a few mysteries or surprises. If you get stuck or aren’t sure how to proceed, you can call the Game Master (via walkie-talkie) to request a clue or ask a question.
Our puzzle rooms are similar to escape rooms, but the puzzle-solving is more linear and your attention is focused in a single-room experience. In this format you’ll also be able to get your own clues while staying in the game. The Game Master is always available if you need more help than the game can provide.
Every one of our experiences is unique, so we provide game information to help you choose the right one.
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Getting here
By car – Set your GPS to 65 Karepiro Drive, Stanmore Bay 0943. There’s a free off-street car park right outside our front door; overflow parking is available along Karepiro Drive.
By bus – Hop on Auckland Transport routes 981 (Waiwera ↔ Hibiscus Coast Station) or 982 (Gulf Harbour ↔ Hibiscus Coast Station). Both stop at “Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre” on Brightside Road—about a 3-minute stroll to us via Karepiro Drive. Buses run every 30 min ± at peak.
Arrive relaxed
Please arrive 15 minutes before your booking so we can brief your team, lock away belongings and start on time (we have free lockers). Late arrivals may have playing time shortened to keep the schedule fair for the next group.
Pre-game coffee & post-game bites
Need fuel for those brain cells? For day time bookings, walk four minutes to Beans n Bites Café (2/651 Whangaparaoa Road) for espresso, cabinet treats or seated lunch or head to Coast Plaza’s food court and supermarkets are also close if you’d like to grab picnic supplies for the beach. thecoast.co.nz
For night bookings, call in the Z petrol station for a coffee bit to eat or if you are wanting something more the are a number of nice food spots in close by such as BurgerFuel, Sir Ji's, Better Burger and Beer Spot
We also have a small selection of drinks and snacks on site.
Make a day of it on the Hibiscus Coast
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Stanmore Bay Beach – soft-sand swimming and a coastal playground 10–12 minutes on foot down Brightside Road.
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Coast Plaza – shops and eateries for souvenirs or dinner.
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Shakespear Regional Park – a 10-minute drive for native-bird sanctuaries and cliff-top walks. en.wikipedia.org
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View our adventursonthehibiscuscoast.com website for a big list of awesome local attractions and activities!
What to bring
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Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
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Reading glasses if you need them for small clues.
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Beach towel & sunscreen if you’re planning that post-escape dip!
Accessibility & families
Our venue is single-level with step-free entry. Only one of our escape rooms has wheelchair-friendly access, the others are up stairs. Lighting in most rooms can be adjusted if required - please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility requirements and we'll do our best to accomodate.
Looking for something new to do in Auckland?
Our Mad Hatter's Hat escape room is also available as a board game room.
With a growing list of both classics and exciting new titles, get a team together and escape into a world of board games!
Prices start from $20 per person for a 1 hour session.
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About
Escapism Escape Rooms
Discover the ultimate escape room in Auckland at Escapism – ranked #1 in New Zealand on TripAdvisor Traveller Rankings, #1 in Auckland by Google reviews and the only 5 star Google rated escape room in NZ! Located just 30 minutes from central Auckland, our Whangaparāoa escape rooms offer thrilling, immersive adventures perfect for families, friends, and corporate groups.
EXPECT DIFFERENT - EVERY EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE
Escapism escape room experiences are simply different.
Our escape rooms are skillfully themed and filled with lots props and details, you won't find anything like it in Auckland.
We are innovative, and constantly fine-tuning and improving the rooms, so our experiences don't always follow the 'usual' escape room format, we offer something refreshing and sometimes unexpectedly difficult.
Everything at Escapism is conceived and built in-house, ensuring a one-of-a-kind escape room experience that you won’t find anywhere else.
As our owner, David, likes to say: “It’s all my weirdness.”
Are you ready to face the challenge at Escapism?
Your next adventure awaits.
Want to learn more?
CONTACT US
Team building, school trip or need a booking outside of our usual hours?
Please send us an email with the full details and we'll get back to you soon.
ADDRESS
65 Karepiro Drive, Stanmore Bay,
Auckland 0932
TEL
021 190 85 80
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
OPEN
Only open - Friday-Sunday.
Weekday schedule expanded during school and some public holidays.
OPEN HOURS
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10am-10pm Fri-Sat-Sun.
Dress-up and Costumes
Costumes aren't required, but they are appreciated :) Dressing up to fit the theme can help with the immersion and make for great photos!
Phones & Cameras
Phones and Cameras are not permitted in the escape rooms, so we offer free locker storage to all players.
FREE Parking
Onsite carparks and roadside parking available - Free of charge.
Food & Beverages
We have snacks on site and you are free to bring along lunch. No drinking or eating is permitted in the themed rooms. Alcohol is not available for purchase and we are not licenced for BYO.
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