Solve The Puzzles.
Beat The Clock.
Can Your Team Escape In Time?

Two Auckland Locations. One Epic Brand. Limitless Adventure at Escape HQ.

Escape HQ has levelled up. We’ve merged with the iconic Great Escape to bring you the ultimate escape room experience, now across two locations in Auckland: Takapuna and Central City.

Whether you’re racing the clock on the shore or escaping in style downtown, you can expect the same mind-bending puzzles, movie-worthy themes, and good old-fashioned adrenaline rush. Double the games. Double the adventure. Still 100% fun.

 
 

Your next adventure starts here

Immersive Indoor Escape Room

Step into cinematic storylines, solve clues, crack codes and escape before the clock runs out.

Outdoor Mystery Games

Part scavenger hunt, part puzzle challenge. Use your phone and your wits to race through the streets of Takapuna.

Online Escape Challenges

Not in the same place? No problem. Our virtual games keep remote teams and long-distance mates connected and competitive.

 
 

495 Lake Road
Takapuna

495 Lake Road
Takapuna

5 escape rooms (including 2 identical race rooms)
Suitable for ages 8-99+
Adjustable difficulty
Bookable party space
Licensed bar
Corporate hire

5 min from the beach, relaxed, and home to our lounge & licensed bar. Perfect for team building, parties and post-escape drinks.

Check out our Takapuna rooms:
Mountain Blizzard (the race rooms), Jail Break, Udder Graziness, and Backstage Pass

28 Lorne Street
Auckland CBD

28 Lorne Street
Auckland CBD

5 escape rooms
Suitable for ages 12-99+
Challenging difficulty
Corporate hire

Right in the heart of the city with bold game themes and fast-paced fun. Ideal for city-based teams, tourists, or quick lunchbreak escapes.

Check out our Auckland CBD Rooms:
Psych Ward, Dreams of Alice, Prison Break, Behind Enemy Lines, and Titanic.

Online Escape Rooms

6 puzzle games
Beginner to expert difficulty
Play from anywhere with an internet connection

Check out our exciting online puzzle game experiences:

Time's Ticking, Time's Ticking Junior, Jack's Hangover (recommended for 18+), Ben's Big Heist, Mayday, and the newest game: BlackEye's Treasure.

How It Works

Gather Your Team


Choose your crew of friends, family, or colleagues to form the perfect escape room team.

Everyone brings unique strengths, and together you’ll be ready to take on the challenge.

Explore the Mystery


The clock is ticking from the moment you enter the room. Search for clues, unlock hidden secrets, solve the puzzles.

You can ask for unlimited hints from your Game Master if you get stuck or try to solve it alone, play however is most fun for your team.

Escape the Room


It takes quick thinking and teamwork can you find the exit. Beat the clock and claim your victory!

The countdown is on – will you escape before the time runs out?

Who Can Play

Suitable for ages 8-99Everyone can play! Challenge your wits and keep your mind active.
Great for friends and familyWork together to contribute to finding clues and solving puzzles.​
Perfect for everyone who loves games or puzzlesThere's a range of difficulties to suit everyone from first-timers to experienced players.​
Teams & Co-workersA perfect team building experience for all industries.
Date nightsOur special date night packages include champagne and chocolate to make your evening special.​
Family FriendlyChildren below our minimum playing age are permitted to be in the room when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Reviews From Our Customers

  1. Noorali Pirani
    ★★★★★
    We had an absolute blast celebrating my son's birthday with an Escape HQ party! The team designed a kid-friendly adventure that was both fun and challenging.

    Highly recommend this escape room party for kids - it's an unforgettable experience that will leave them beaming with pride and eager for more adventure!!!!
  2. Strategi Group
    ★★★★★
    Our company end-of-year employee Christmas function was held at Escape HQ, and it was a screaming success. Employees had a blast! I totally recommend Escape HQ as an exciting and fun team-building experience.
  3. Christian Shwenk
    ★★★★★
    We had done several rooms last year and came back to see that they got a new room.

    The start was challenging as we did not find all the clues (our fault), but after that it had a great flow and the puzzles made sense and were a lot of fun. Made it out with 10 minutes to spare.
  4. Traveler08166689749
    ★★★★★
    We went to Escape room HQ for the last day of the school holidays. It was our first time doing an escape room and we had so much fun! it was great to do something different. My 6yr old had a blast! we done the Udder Graziness room. Escape room HQ is Family friendly and the staff are lovely! highly recommend and we will be back to complete another room 😁
  5. Jason Ferrone
    ★★★★★
    Had A teambuilding event here and had a blast. We did the prison break version and Jess Our game host was extremely helpful, but not too helpful at the same time if you know what I mean! Highly recommend!
  6. Sar22
    ★★★★★
    Fantastic! My 9yr old son and my husband went to this escape room for a friend’s birthday party, my son kept talking about so he asked if he could take Daddy there for Father’s Day and they loved it again:)
  7. Dannica Tang
    ★★★★★
    Haven’t done an escape room activity since pandemic. Yesterday was reminded how fun it was at EscapeHQ and I actually felt quite relaxed working with friends solving the puzzles instead of feeling any stress with the time ticking. Definitely interesting and a great activity to do with friends.
  8. Wala69
    ★★★★★
    We had done several rooms last year and came back to see that they got a new room. The start was challenging as we did not find all the clues (our fault), but after that it had a great flow and the puzzles made sense and were a lot of fun. Made it out with 10 minutes to spare.
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Built for every kind of crew

Whether it’s a work thing, a friend thing, or a “let’s lock up the kids for an hour” thing, we’ve got a game (or three) to match.

Birthday Parties

  • Suitable for ages 8-14
  • Goodie bags available with lollies, 3D puzzles, and more
  • Escape HQ themed birthday invitations
  • Dress-up props for group photos
  • BYO food or ask us to arrange hot pizza and a custom birthday cake
  • Snacks and drinks available
  • From $30 per child

Corporate Functions

  • Suitable for groups of 3 to 50
  • Perfect for unique team building experiences
  • Projector available for presentations in Takapuna
  • Meeting and escape game combos
  • Online team building options available to include remote workers
  • Catering from local restaurants available
  • Licensed venue offering beer, wine, and champagne
  • Exclusive use available of our lounge and escape rooms
  • From $38 per person

Venue Hire

  • Space for up to 50 people
  • Exclusive use of our lounge and escape rooms available
  • Free use of our board game selection
  • Projector available for presentations, videos and games
  • BYO food, or catering options available from local restaurants
  • Snacks and drinks available
  • Licensed venue in Takapuna offering beer, wine, and champagne
  • Price on Application

Date Night Packages

  • Make your escape room experience more special with balloons, chocolates, and a personalised message
  • Licensed bar in Takapuna offers champagne
  • Customised marriage proposal options - hide the ring in the room, hide yourself in the room, build the proposal into a puzzle, contact us to discuss making your proposal unforgettable

Hens and Stag Parties

  • Bachelor and bachelorette events
  • Lounge hire and catering from local restaurants available
  • Takapuna licensed premises offering beer, wine, and champagne
  • For groups of 10 or more, the bride-to-be or groom-to-be goes free
  • Full family events for a post-wedding rehearsal gathering

School Groups

  • For 3 to 50 students
  • Suitable for school groups, school holiday programmes, and tertiary students
  • Reward students with a fun team activity
  • For ages 8+
  • Special rates for bookings during school hours

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