Thrillzone Auckland: Your Complete Guide to Activities in Takapuna

Thrillzone Auckland is an indoor entertainment centre at Level 1, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, offering virtual reality, escape rooms, Battleground laser tag and bazooka ball, race car simulators and more under one roof. It’s open 7 days, suits all ages, and hosts everything from a quick family outing to corporate events of more than 200 people. This guide covers every activity, who it suits, and how to plan your visit.

What is Thrillzone?

Thrillzone is a Qualmark Gold–rated activity centre with venues in Takapuna, Auckland CBD (group bookings only) and Queenstown. It’s run by Motion Cinema Limited, the same team behind Escape Quest’s gold rush escape rooms, which share the Takapuna venue.

The Takapuna venue is the flagship: the widest range of activities, open to the public every day, and a short walk from Takapuna Beach.

What activities can you do at Thrillzone Takapuna?

You can choose from virtual reality, escape rooms, active team games, simulators and photo experiences. Mix several into one visit, or focus on one.

Activity	What it is	Best for
Omni VR	Run, walk and move naturally on an omnidirectional VR treadmill	Gamers, teens, adults
Hologate VR	Multiplayer VR pods for team-based games	Friends, families, first-timers
Free-roaming VR arena	Walk untethered through a virtual world, up to 8 players	Groups, parties
VR escape rooms	Over 20 puzzle games in virtual worlds	Puzzle fans who want something new
Battleground	Laser tag and bazooka ball in an indoor 360° arena	Competitive groups, kids’ parties
Race car simulator	Realistic driving simulators	Car fans, head-to-head racing
Escape Quest Rooms	Live, gold rush–themed escape rooms	Teams, couples, families
Outdoor Escape Adventure	Part escape room, part scavenger hunt, part augmented reality, around Takapuna’s streets	Families, team building
Green Screen Fun	Themed photos against a green screen	Keepsakes, parties

Which virtual reality experience should you choose?

Choose Hologate for an easy, social first try; Omni VR for the most physical, immersive game; and the free-roaming arena if your group wants to move together.

• Omni VR is the most active. Players need to be between 1.40 m and 1.95 m tall and under 130 kg.

• Hologate VR is the easiest for mixed ages and first-timers.

• The free-roaming arena lets up to eight players explore one virtual space together.

• VR escape rooms swap physical locks for virtual puzzles — great for groups who’ve done every real escape room.

VR at Thrillzone is suitable for people who wear glasses or contact lenses.

What about escape rooms at Thrillzone?

Thrillzone Takapuna offers three escape formats: live escape rooms, VR escape rooms and the Outdoor Escape Adventure.

The live rooms are run by Escape Quest and themed on New Zealand’s 1860s–70s gold rush: Gangster’s Gambit – The Great Gold Escape, Gold Heist in the Gold Rush, and Murder in Thames. The Outdoor Escape Adventure has three storylines to choose from — Operation Mindfall, Magic Portal and Blackout — and takes your team around the streets of Takapuna.

Is Thrillzone good for kids and families?

Yes. Thrillzone suits all ages, and families can mix gentler activities with high-energy ones. Younger children often love Hologate VR, Battleground and the Outdoor Escape Adventure, while teens head straight for Omni VR.

• KidzClub: supervised activities for children aged 4–13, from one hour to a full day, so parents can enjoy some time out.

• School holiday programme: Thrillzone runs an OSCAR-approved holiday programme in Takapuna.

• Birthday parties: party packages combine activities with party time. See the birthday parties page for current options.

Can Thrillzone host groups and corporate events?

Yes. Thrillzone can host groups of more than 200 people by rotating teams through different activities. It’s a popular choice for team building, Christmas parties, social clubs, school and sports groups, and stag and hen dos.

For city-based teams, the Auckland CBD venue (corner of Quay and Hobson Street, Viaduct Harbour) runs the Outdoor Escape Adventure for groups of 15 to 200 people. Catering can be supplied on site through partner caterers.

How do you get to Thrillzone Takapuna?

Thrillzone is on Level 1 at 28 Hurstmere Road, in the heart of Takapuna on Auckland’s North Shore.

• Opening hours: Monday to Friday 11am–9pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am–9pm.

• Access: lift via the Lake Road entrance.

• Parking: limited customer parking on Lake Road.

• Nearby: Takapuna Beach, Hurstmere Road shops and cafés, and Lake Pupuke make it easy to turn a visit into a full day out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is Thrillzone in Auckland?

A: Thrillzone’s main Auckland venue is at Level 1, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. There’s also a group-only venue in Auckland CBD at the corner of Quay and Hobson Street.

Q: What are Thrillzone’s opening hours in Takapuna?

A: Monday to Friday 11am–9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am–9pm.

Q: Is there a height limit for Omni VR?

A: Yes. Omni VR players need to be between 1.40 m and 1.95 m tall and weigh under 130 kg.

Q: Is Thrillzone suitable for young children?

A: Yes. Thrillzone has activities for all ages, plus KidzClub supervised activities for children aged 4 to 13.

Q: How much does Thrillzone cost?

A: Prices depend on the activity and group size. See the official Thrillzone website for current prices and packages.

Plan your Thrillzone visit

Whether it’s a rainy afternoon, a birthday or a team day out, there’s something for everyone in Takapuna. Book your activities online at thrillzone.co.nz.