The Odyssey Sensory Maze includes 13 sections to navigate, including a jungle room, a mirror room, and a balloon room—some are completely dark, others require crawling, while many feature fun special effects. Choose a ticket that allows you to complete the maze once or a 1-hour pass to go through as many times as you like. Combination tickets to the Odyssey Sensory Maze and other fun, family-friendly attractions in Queenstown are also available.
The Odyssey Sensory Maze is recommended for kids 8 and over, as some younger children find it scary.
Goggles that enhance the experience are available to rent.
Those with a sensitivity to strobe lighting may not enjoy the maze.
Wear practical clothing for jumping, stretching, and navigating uneven surfaces.
No personal items are allowed in the maze, and there are lockers for all items, including cameras.
Visitors must remove their shoes before entering the maze.
Admission includes gloves for the rooms you have to feel your way through.
There’s no reason to rush through the rooms: Take your time to get the most out of this attraction.
The Odyssey Sensory Maze is centrally located on Shotover Street, a short walk from the lakeside area, so it’s easy to get to during a day exploring Queenstown. Most accommodation is within easy walking distance from the center.
The maze is open every day of the week from late morning until late evening, and hours vary by day. Queenstown is a popular tourist destination year-round, so the maze has the potential to be busy at any time. It makes an excellent rainy-day activity.
Travelers who enjoy the Odyssey Sensory Maze should consider taking a day trip to the pretty lakeside town of Wanaka, about an hour’s drive from Queenstown, to visit Puzzling World. At this family theme park, which features optical-illusion rooms and a giant outdoor maze, visitors can walk through a tilted house, a gallery of sculptural illusions, and the hall of holograms, among other attractions. Make sure to bring your camera, as the park offers lots of opportunities for taking wacky photos.
