Escape Room

Escapism Escape Rooms

Escapism Escape Rooms sits on the Hibiscus Coast in Stanmore Bay, and the whole operation is built from the ground up by its owner and team — the software, the hand-crafted puzzles, the detailed room construction and the storylines. That means the experiences don't follow the usual escape-room formula; they lean into the unexpected and are, by the owner's own admission, sometimes surprisingly difficult.

How muchTe utu: $22–$45
Ages: 9+
WhereKei hea: Stanmore Bay
Rating: 5.0; 983 on Google

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Escape Rooms Indoor Activities

LocationTe wāhi

Stanmore Bay

65 Karepiro Drive

Directions Website

What it is

Every room is skillfully themed and packed with props, and the team keeps refining and adding to what's on offer, so repeat visits tend to feel fresh. The venue is single-level with step-free entry, making arrival straightforward for families; some rooms involve stairs, though one has full wheelchair-friendly access. Phones and cameras stay in the free lockers, keeping everyone focused on the puzzles.

After the escape, Stanmore Bay Beach is a ten-to-twelve-minute walk away, and Shakespear Regional Park is a short drive for native-bird spotting and cliff-top walks — handy for families wanting to stretch the day out.

What other parents say

Aaron Hiia month ago

We had an absolutely fantastic time! The puzzles were engaging and just the right level of challenging. While a few were definitely tricky, the game masters were incredibly helpful and hints were always readily available when we got stuck. It ended up being a brilliant bonding experience. We loved it and highly recommend giving it a try!

LI Dolly2 months ago

We had an amazing family experience at this escape room and cannot recommend it enough. Every scene and puzzle was crafted with brilliant, clever design details—we were constantly surprised by the unique mechanics and creative plot ideas. Multiple difficulty options are available, so you can pick a suitable challenge whether you bring young kids or teen groups. The whole game was kid-friendly without being boring. My children were totally immersed and kept talking about the fun puzzles on the drive home. The staff were warm and helpful too. A wonderful choice for family outings!

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John B G2 months ago

What a great experience my kids and I had today. This is the first time for me but my daughter has been there a few times. Loved it. Would recomend this to everyone. David, you are a legend ! Thanks for giving us such a great time.

Danielle Hancock3 months ago

What a cool experience! Great staff and location and we enjoyed the puzzles. We will definitely be coming back though so we can beat the boys

Bronté Alvis3 months ago

We tried the Zombie themed room - was a creative theme, and suitable difficulty for us 2 adults that have not done many escape rooms before. Lovely staff and really informative hints. Recommend reading about the rooms on the website prior to booking. Will definitely be back. Thanks again!

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