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Wanaka Puzzling World (1)

24 September 2026Albert Town, Wānaka, Queenstown-Lakes DistrictCommercial Property

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Wanaka Puzzling World (1)

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A fine specimen in its natural habitat

The Story

Puzzling World is a visitor attraction just east of Wanaka. It includes upside down houses, the leaning tower and various optical illusions and brainteasers. The business has planted a number of monkey puzzle trees along the New Zealand Route 84 roadside which adds to the marketing of the place. There are a few other monkey puzzle around Queenstown and Otago / Southland.

Estimated height: Medium (3-8m / 10-25ft)

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