Fear Factory Queenstown
4.5
Fear Factory Queenstown
By Fear Factory Queenstown
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Ages 7-100
Duration: 30m
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- 30 minutes of fun and thrills
- Start:
- Fear Factory Queenstown, 59 Beach Street, Otago, Queenstown 9300, New ZealandFind us at 54 Shotover Street, Queenstown, Above White & Wongs Restaurant . We also have a entrance on 59 Beach Street, Otago, Queenstown 9300, opposite Absoloot Hostel QT.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 231619P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- No for Photo Sensitive Epilepsy
- No Severe Heart Conditions
- No If You Need Assistance Walking (Crutches/Walking Stick)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 231619P2
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- JMust0 contributionsIf you’re scared easily then this is for u (or maybe not!)Pleasant staff. The experience is more for teenagers than adults. I’m not easily scared, but my gf hates the dark so was terrified throughout.Written 2 January 2024
- chedoslozano0 contributionsQueenstown is ScaryAwesome attraction, really scary and fun at the same time. Me and my wife were alone and it was a thrill!Written 6 May 2023
- 151tarar0 contributionsFantastic. Value for moneyFantastic! Was great for a laugh and a little scare! Well made and the scares were the right amount! Staff were super lovely, very knowledgeable about queenstown and gave us $5 vouchers each for other touristy places. Don't know her name but I loved the staff member from Ireland who chatted with us today and had awesome make-up to look the part! Well worth the money and experience! Thanks crew @thehauntedhouse #fearfactoryqueenstown!Written 3 May 2023
- SamBradin0 contributionsHeart pounding experienceThis was absolutely awesome my partner and I came to give it ago and I can say it definitely went well past me expectations. Im a massive horror freak and this gave me chills that I could not shake through the whole experience I definitely recommend these guysWritten 28 April 2023
- Nomad638154448110 contributionsWell worth your time scary but so much funThis was so much fun for our family! Definitely scary but we also had a fantastic time and a few laughs . The staff were really lovely. We highly recommend goingWritten 29 March 2023
- Colspe0 contributionsWhat a Memory !!!!What fun I’ve never been so jumpy in all my life whilst laughing at the same time. 110% recommend visiting the Fear Factory !Written 5 January 2023
- 790cassih0 contributionsAbsolutely amazingAmazing live actors they did an excellent job perfect level of scary good for friends and family groupsWritten 29 December 2022
- rav_19o50 contributionsExcellent and amazingAmazing Experience at Fear Factory Queenstown. Screamed throughout the experience and laughed hysterically afterwards. Some amazing scares throughout. Very friendly staff.Written 23 December 2022
- Deirynann0 contributionsGreat Time!Was a fantastic experience, really unique, fun and scary! We really enjoyed ourselves, and got lots of frights!Written 27 October 2022
- Liav09070 contributionsFun fun funIt was owsome, funny and scarry, you guys are professionals ,friendly and most of all very good in what you doing , thank you !Written 25 October 2022
- Jesssmith08020 contributionsSuperbHad an absolute blast, great adrenaline rush, the Front desk team are helpful and friendly and the actors do an extraordinary job. Recommend to everyone. ( over 12 )Written 23 October 2022
- 747AliceW7470 contributionsAMAZINGYou guys are fantastic! From the moment you walk in you're heart is racing! It was fantastic and really well done! Screamed alot 🤣🤣Written 15 May 2021
- aspatterson770 contributionsChilling, creepy and well worth it.Put the bravest person in your group first...they'll need their nerve...not that the last person gets it much better...very creepy and at times claustrophobic...well worth the price of admission...creepier than Aucklands Spookers Haunted House imo. Fairly short but you feel every minute you're in there. Got to do it at least once :)Written 5 May 2021
- tonid6880 contributionsUnfairA wee bit disappointed, the rule is if one person can go on to handle it the rest can’t! Our 12 year old was keen as mustard, it came to the crunch and the first few seconds the noise and the scare put her off was super loud! So our older boy was super disappointed he missed out, absolutely gutted we wasted $80!!!!!! Where as if given the chance him and the other parent could of gone on and given a proper rating. Stupid unfair rule!!!!!! Feel ripped off!!!!!Written 15 April 2021
- RennieMD0 contributionsGive it a goAs with this sort of things you need to give in to the moment and enjoy it for what it is. The staff were very good at their jobs but didn’t take it over the top intensity wise. Good for a laugh (afterwards!).Written 20 March 2021
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Hashim B
100 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The funniest scary activity we did. Going with the boys and seeing guys lose their cool is so funny. I highly enjoyed the experience and felt a sense of accomplishment ( after being pushed to be the leader fairly early in this experience) after completing it.
Good fun
Good fun
Written 16 March 2020
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Great to know Hashim B! And good on you for being the leader haha!
Written 4 June 2020
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Tanay Izzard
Bomaderry, Australia13 contributions
My husband and I are self-professed horror fans and jumped at the idea of doing a haunted house experience. The staff were really friendly and helpful when we arrived and made sure we were as ready as we could be when we went behind the red door.
From that point it was just amazing! Pitch black from start to finish and live actors around every corner to give us a proper fright. We enjoyed every minute of it, even though we were swearing and sweating the whole time!
We cannot wait to come back and go through a second time. Hopefully we can convince our friends to tag along and see if they chicken out!
Thank you!
From that point it was just amazing! Pitch black from start to finish and live actors around every corner to give us a proper fright. We enjoyed every minute of it, even though we were swearing and sweating the whole time!
We cannot wait to come back and go through a second time. Hopefully we can convince our friends to tag along and see if they chicken out!
Thank you!
Written 21 January 2020
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Brilliant TIzzard95 - we loved reading your comments, made our day! Look forward to seeing you again:)
Written 16 February 2020
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C B
1 contribution
Sept 2022
Such a let down. We went 5 years ago and it was awesome but sadly this time there were only 2 actors and for the first 5 minutes we just walked through darkness waiting for something... I know it's difficult to get staff in Queenstown at the moment (hence only having 2 actors) but the price should reflect the reduced service (still top dollar though)
Written 1 October 2022
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Hello B7470FScb, in fact five years ago you would have paid $10 more. We have tried our best to keep our standards as high as ever, but unfortunately this time it doesn’t seem to be the case. So please rebook, mention this email and come through again as our guest. All we ask is if there is a next time please talk to us before you leave and give us the chance to put things right there and then
Vivienne Smith
Family Owner
Written 2 October 2022
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Charlotte
15 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We booked the scare factor as two family groups with kids, there were 6 that did it in total. It costs $150 all up with a bookme discount (so much cheaper than reg price). One of the kids called chicken (code word to get out) 30 secs into the experience, the lights went on and the whole group was escorted out. The other 5 people had to repay again to redo it, some decided they didnt want to pay again so 2 of them redid it. We though considering it was literally the first part and had been under 1 min inside the experience that requiring repayment for the rest of the group wasnt fair. When the other 2 of the group re did it, they loved it but it took them 7 mins in total to get from start to finish. They loved it but the repaying put a massive damper on it, especially considering we were the only ones there. I think they need to reconsider the repaying and making the entire group leave if 1 person wants out. All in all we spent over $200 for 2 people for 7 mins. Another thing is perhaps do them in smaller groups so you dont have the experience we had.
Written 21 April 2024
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Hi Charlotte000012, Thanks for your feedback and we’re pleased to hear your group loved their experience
Re your comments about everyone coming out of the maze if someone Chickens Out, this was explained to you before you entered the attraction. Your group agreed to this rule and accepted our conditions.
We exit everyone as we cannot leave unaccompanied groups in the dark in the maze as this would violate our health and safety code.
As you know, groups can choose to enter agin and they are then charged a substantially lower rate
Thanks for supporting our family business
Written 22 April 2024
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Bella
1 contribution
Oct 2022
I have been to The Fear Factory 3 times. Each times with friends. Its for ages 7+, but I advise 10+ because it is actually terrifying. The live actors are really good at scaring me, they get me every time. They will make small contact with you but they’re not allowed to grab you. The staff are really nice, and overall it’s so great. It’s my favourite thing to do in town and I would go any day. However, it is 20$. And if you chicken you cannot get a refund. As well if you decide you don’t want to do it right at the start. My throat always hurts afterwards from the screaming and my legs are still shaking. It’s pretty hilarious when you get scared and I give this attraction a 10/10
Written 30 October 2022
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Thank you SO much for your awesome review v3lla_0! We really appreciate your continuing support, it means a lot to all of us 👻
Written 2 November 2022
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Rachael B
1,890 contributions
Feb 2020
This was a really fun way to spend a rainy afternoon. I think it would have been more fun if we had gone with some people who scare easier as we didn't jump as many times as some of the other groups. I love that they photograph you while you go through. The photos are quite funny, I just wish they had caught us when we did scream and jump. Its $20nzd for your photo and some of them are totally worth it. It only takes about 10 mins to go through but left our adrenaline running high for at least an hour after and we couldn't quit laughing about it later. It costs $40nzd per adult.
Written 10 October 2020
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Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review theERtravelingnurse! Glad you had such a great time
Written 23 October 2020
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Yvette
2 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
We were a family of 4 with children 9 and 14! Highly recommend. The reception was so welcoming reassuring and at the same time plays her role beey well. The actual fear factor team of scariness were amazing and at the same time safe, as in felt they had an idea who to scare the most in our family.
Written 29 March 2021
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Hi Pururangi thanks for your great review glad to know you all had such a good time 💀
Written 5 April 2021
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POVIAManfredonia
MANFREDONIA3 contributions
Nov 2021 • Solo
Nice and funny i been inside alone but with a small group of friends can be more funny. what i don't like is the pice of photos and video. 30$ is a lot for 4 pictures and a short video.
Thank you and enjoy your experience
Thank you and enjoy your experience
Written 6 November 2021
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We’re glad you enjoyed your time in our haunted hallways POVIAManfredonia! And we understand your comments about photography and video, we always try to provide good value for money and constantly review our pricing
Written 15 November 2021
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HMcJ
Wellington, New Zealand6 contributions
Apr 2023
I did this with my friend today and had a great time. I was excited to do this with my friend for ages and had already done the one in Wellington once with him and another time with another friend. I was a little underwhelmed as it went by very fast for us but we went very fast to be fair. Really good for kids and still good for adults and great price. Could’ve been a little more lit up and there were a few moments were it was just pitch dark and nothing happened but it was very fun and would recommend to everyone. Me personally I would choose the Wellington one because it is scarier and longer but also costs more. Great fun though will be recommending to all my friends (Me and my friend are 14 and 15)
Written 19 April 2023
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Thanks for your feedback McjorrowandHenrys and for your comparison between Wellington and Queenstown Fear Factory’s. It’s great to hear you’ve visited both and we’re grateful for your support 🕷️🧟♂️
Written 22 April 2023
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Casey whaikawa
Hamilton, New Zealand2 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
You wanna be scared? Then you have to check out fear factory. The whole experience was definitely not forgettable!!! The whole atmosphere was perfect to match everyone's different fears. There was 1 part that really got us and we will 100 percent never forget! We thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone who's thinking of doing it.
Written 21 March 2021
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Caseywhaikawa, thank you SO much for your great review - and for recommending us to others, means a lot:)
Written 22 March 2021
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