Special Publications: March 12, 2024
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WAnAKA<br />
Build it and they will come!<br />
When Stuart and Jan Landsborough<br />
sold their house to buy seven acres of<br />
barren land and build a maze in a town<br />
of just 800 people, many questioned<br />
their judgement.<br />
From a simple wooden maze in 1973<br />
to today’s thriving multi-attraction<br />
business, Puzzling World has enjoyed a<br />
fascinating award-winning history, and<br />
continues to lead the way in pioneering<br />
a new type of visitor attraction.<br />
As a family-run business, the themes<br />
of fun, affordability and uniqueness are<br />
just as evident today as they were in<br />
the beginning.<br />
Striving to always provide the best<br />
visitor experience, Puzzling World<br />
continues to evolve, with the most<br />
recent addition being two new illusion<br />
Wanaka Hotel<br />
Wanaka Hotel is Wanaka’s only Town<br />
Centre Hotel, Wanaka Hotel occupies a<br />
prime site with magnificent views of the<br />
mountains and lake. Welcoming locals<br />
and visitors alike, this 3 Star hotel<br />
offers a range of facilities including<br />
accommodation, public bar, TAB,<br />
pokies, two restaurants and café.<br />
Accommodation is comfortable with<br />
studio hotel rooms with double, twin,<br />
and triple options, all with ensuite<br />
facilities. on site there is a guest kitchen<br />
and Laundry and plenty of free, offstreet<br />
parking.<br />
The Scroggin Café is open for<br />
breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake.<br />
There is authentic Mexican fare at<br />
Amigo’s or you can treat yourself to<br />
the Bullock Bar’s Hearty Pub Fare.<br />
WAnAkA’S only<br />
toWn centre hotel<br />
- enjoy spectacular lake and mountain views<br />
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka - Ph 0800 473 288<br />
www.wanakahotel.co.nz<br />
TEST YOUR<br />
BRAIN<br />
at Wanaka’s wonderful world of weirdness<br />
ILLUSIONS<br />
www.puzzlingworld.co.nz<br />
MAZE PUZZLE CAFE GIFTS<br />
rooms designed in collaboration with<br />
Wellington-based digital artist, Tim<br />
Christie.<br />
These rooms offer a fully immersive<br />
experience. With optical trickery these<br />
‘glow rooms’ present a whole new form<br />
of illuminated, awe-inspiring illusions<br />
for Puzzling World’s customers to enjoy<br />
in its sixth decade and beyond.<br />
Renowned for its relaxed atmosphere,<br />
Wanaka Hotel is the place to stay this<br />
winter! Contact the Wanaka Hotel<br />
directly for the best rates.<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS AUTUMN-WINTER <strong>2024</strong><br />
Bring a smile to every family member<br />
by visiting the National Transport and<br />
Toy Museum in Wanaka<br />
With over half a century of<br />
collecting and striving to<br />
preserve pieces from the<br />
past, the National Transport<br />
and Toy Museum boasts<br />
rare and unusual aircraft,<br />
cars, trucks, motorcycles,<br />
fire appliances, military<br />
vehicles, boats, and<br />
tractors. There are over<br />
70,000 toys on display<br />
including a large display of<br />
Lego, Star Wars and Barbie<br />
Dolls and so much more.<br />
Their aircraft collection is<br />
one of a kind. The farm and<br />
contracting displays offer<br />
a look at the past. There<br />
are thousand’s of assorted<br />
items including computers,<br />
type writers, sewing<br />
machines, radios - items<br />
which bring up memories<br />
of your childhood or create<br />
memories for the children<br />
as they see the items their<br />
ancestors lived with and<br />
used.<br />
Plan to spend a couple of<br />
hours or as much time as<br />
you can exploring and walking through<br />
and experience all of the exhibits.<br />
History will come to life as you learn<br />
about the topics of your interest. This<br />
isn’t one of those stops where you go<br />
in and out as fast as you can. You would<br />
miss so much. Plan to spend the time<br />
to enjoy all the museum has to offer.<br />
The Toy Shop is one of the largest<br />
private toy stores in New Zealand and is<br />
open to all – no ticket is required.<br />
Come on a Journey & explore!<br />
One of The world’s<br />
largest private<br />
collections of<br />
aircraft, vehicles<br />
AND toys.<br />
Our Museum features four<br />
major buildings housing<br />
over 600 vehicles, twenty<br />
aircraft and 70,000+ toys<br />
and miscellaneous items.<br />
PLUS...<br />
We have one of the largest<br />
toy stores in New Zealand.<br />
You name it, we’ve got it!<br />
OPEN 7 DAYS<br />
8.30am - 5pm<br />
When you are visiting Wanaka, make<br />
sure to make time to stop at the<br />
National Transport and Toy Museum.<br />
Spend an hour or two, strolling through<br />
the many collections. A place of real<br />
nostalgia.<br />
opening Hours:<br />
8.30am – 5pm daily<br />
(except Christmas Day)<br />
Address: 891 Wanaka - Luggate<br />
Highway (Next to Wanaka Airport)<br />
891 WANAKA-LUGGATE HIGHWAY, WĀNAKA<br />
www.nttmuseumwanaka.co.nz
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