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Shadow of the Prism - Mystery Puzzle Tour

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Experience a thrilling blend of history, mystery, and adventure with Shadow of the Prism - Mystery Puzzle Tour, a self-guided escape experience through the heart of Christchurch!

Experience a thrilling blend of history, mystery, and adventure with Shadow of the Prism - Mystery Puzzle Tour, a self-guided escape experience through the heart of Christchurch!

Highlights

  • Solve cryptic puzzles and uncover hidden secrets as you explore Christchurch at your own pace
  • Follow the trail of Sir Edward Grange and unravel the mystery of the legendary Aoraki Prism
  • Immerse yourself in a thrilling mix of history, adventure, and brain-teasing challenges
  • Wander through iconic landmarks while piecing together clues from a lost explorer’s journal
  • Perfect for mates and whānau who love a bit of mystery, teamwork, and a good old-fashioned treasure hunt!

Grab your friends and whānau and step into the world of Sir Edward Grange, a legendary Antarctic explorer who left behind a cryptic journal filled with clues about the mysterious Aoraki Prism!

As members of the Aurora Fellowship, your mission is to crack the puzzles, decipher the secrets, and uncover the hidden artefact before it falls into the wrong hands. Starting and ending at Cathedral Square, this immersive adventure takes you across the city’s iconic landmarks, weaving real history with an intriguing fictional tale.

Solve riddles, follow hidden trails, and immerse yourself in the charm of Christchurch as you unravel the mystery at your own pace. Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to explore the city, Shadow of the Prism promises an unforgettable experience filled with twists, turns, and plenty of ‘aha!’ moments.

Per Group $45.00

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Cathedral Square
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Players per group:

    2-4 (price is per group)

    Length:

    2.5 km, approx 2 hours

    Age:

    Families, groups of friends, and couples. All ages welcome.

    Start and end location:

    Cathedral Square, Christchurch

    Getting started:

    After you've booked a game, your game link should arrive in your inbox in the next 5 minutes. If it hasn't, please go to southernescapetours.co.nz/bookme to get your game link.

    Follow the link to start playing!

Available Bookings from 16 Sep to 29 Sep 2026

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rachpet from New Zealand wrote on 02 March 2026

Great morning adventure

This is a super fun group activity. It’s a refreshing way to explore Christchurch.

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From Shadow of the Prism - Mystery Puzzle Tour

Great to hear you all had a fun morning, thank you for your kind words!

dsnookes from New Zealand wrote on 25 September 2025

100% worth doing

This is an absolutely awesome activity to do and everyone should do it. What a great way to see the inner city.

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From Shadow of the Prism - Mystery Puzzle Tour

Thank you so much for your kind words! This made our day. We are so happy you enjoyed the game.

Wouter Raidt from Netherlands wrote on 30 April 2025

Fun, brain stimulating way to visit Christchurch

We did this tour to make our visit to Christchurch somewhat "guided", and this tour did a great job. We got to interesting places we would've skipped if they weren't in the puzzles. The "Shadow of the Prism" is very well put together, with good, challenging puzzles, a nice plot and fine but kinda predictable characters. It is quite a lot to read though and the tour doesn't really take you the main city centre. Anyway, whether you are a tourist or you want another perspective on a city you already knowl, this is a must-do to enjoy half a day!

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WendyT from New Zealand wrote on 24 July 2026

A fun way to explore the city centre

As Christchurch locals looking for school holiday activities a mystery puzzle tour seemed like a great idea. And it was! The puzzles were challenging but not too difficult and it was a fun way to learn (kids) or be reminded of (adults) our history. The flexibility to complete the tour in our own time and on the day of our choice was really appreciated, it meant we could work around the unpredictable winter weather nicely.

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From Shadow of the Prism - Mystery Puzzle Tour

Hi Wendy, thank you for your kind words. Great to hear you all had a fun time and learned a bit more about our great city's history!

louiejtapanui from New Zealand wrote on 20 July 2026

A Fantastic Way to Explore Christchurch!

We had a really great time doing the Shadow of the Prism – Mystery Puzzle Tour. It was a fun way to get out and explore Christchurch while solving puzzles along the way. The clues were engaging, and the story kept us interested throughout the experience. Our only suggestion would be to add an optional audio narration of the clues and storyline, alongside the written text. It would make the experience even more immersive and accessible. Overall, a fantastic experience that we'd definitely recommend!

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From Shadow of the Prism - Mystery Puzzle Tour

Hi Lou, thank you so much for your review and sharing your experience! Lovely to hear you had such a great time with the tour. And thank you for the suggestion on how we can improve it even further. It is a good suggestion and we will look into the possibility of giving Sir Edward and Hina real voices!

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