CHRISTCHURCH ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Navigate Christchurch’s Raptor Run Maze — New Zealand’s first fully themed dinosaur maze
A one-hour, outdoor, family-friendly maze in Christchurch where you search for five hidden Raptors amid seven themed bridges; this guide explains what to expect, where to meet, and what to bring.
Navigate Christchurch’s Raptor Run Maze — New Zealand’s first fully themed dinosaur maze.
The Raptor Run is New Zealand’s first fully themed maze: a compact, outdoor puzzle where families and visitors hunt for five hidden Raptors while threading seven distinct bridges — from a swing bridge to a poachers’ camp — and discovering set pieces such as an abandoned crash and a Raptor nesting facility. Entry allows unlimited rounds, and the site is designed as a photographic, hands-on diversion for short visits to Christchurch.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Find the five Raptors
The core of the experience is a hide-and-seek style challenge: visitors search the maze for five Raptors placed through the course, turning a simple walk into an active scavenger hunt.
Seven bridges and themed stations
The maze is punctuated by seven bridges — including a swing bridge — and themed set pieces such as an abandoned crash, a poachers’ camp and a Raptor nesting facility to discover as you move through the course.
Unlimited rounds and family-friendly fun
Entry permits you to run the course as many times as you like; the attraction is promoted as an outdoor, family-oriented activity with specific family pricing and plentiful photo opportunities.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
You step into a compact, landscaped course and set off with a simple mission: locate five Raptors hidden among themed features. The route threads seven bridges and themed vignettes — pause on the swing bridge, inspect the poachers’ camp, and find the Raptor nesting area — then loop again if you want; unlimited entry means the maze can be a single swift circuit or a longer repeatable game for kids and adults alike.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this maze suits — and who might pass
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan roughly one hour for a standard visit; the attraction allows repeated circuits if you want to extend your time.
Meet at 239a Opawa Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand.
Visitors are advised to bring a camera for plentiful photo opportunities.
No advance booking is required — pay on the day to enter the maze.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking is required; visitors can pay on the day.
How long does a typical visit take?
The advertised duration is approximately one hour.
How many Raptors are there to find?
There are five Raptors hidden within the maze.
What themed features will I encounter on the route?
The maze includes seven bridges (one a swing bridge) and themed set pieces such as an abandoned crash, a poachers’ camp and a Raptor nesting facility.
Can I go around the maze more than once?
Yes — entry allows unlimited rounds through the maze.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes — the attraction is described as family-friendly and offers family pricing.