Escapism is an escape room venue at 65 Karepiro Drive in Stanmore Bay, on the Hibiscus Coast north of Auckland. The company says it is ranked number one in New Zealand on TripAdvisor Traveller Rankings and number one in Auckland for Google reviews. Its rooms have immersive storylines, themed props and puzzles, and the company says it keeps changing them. It runs escape rooms for friends, families, parties and corporate teams. Bookings are made online, and custom weekday times can be arranged by contacting the venue. The venue is open most public holidays, with extra Wednesday and Thursday hours in school holidays.
Arrive 15 minutes before a booking, so the team can brief the group, lock away belongings and start on time. Lockers are free, and late arrivals may have their playing time shortened. There is a free off-street car park at the door, and overflow parking is along Karepiro Drive. Buses 981 and 982 stop at Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre, about a three-minute walk away. The venue is single-level with step-free entry, but only one room is wheelchair friendly and the others are up stairs. Beans n Bites Café and the Coast Plaza food court are nearby for food before or after a session.