When the kids tire you out with their persistent "Are we therrrrre yet" whining, you'd be forgiven for wanting to leave them them on the side of the road indefinitely. Save yourself from the possibility of a prison sentence these summer holidays and point them in the general direction of a massive corn field where they can get lost to their hearts' content - and you won't be forced to do anything about the whining.
Enjoy 50% off entry prices today to the Amazing Maze 'n Maize at Spookers over yonder at Kingseat. Pay just $4 for children or $6 for adults or students, and get well and truly lost in a sea of vegetables. It's what the cool cats are doing this summer.
Don't freak out by the mention of "Spookers," because while the family-friendly Amazing Maze 'n Maize is located at the scariest place in Auckland, there's nothing scary about it at all. (Unless you find you're still hopelessly lost in the maze after a good seven hours of stumbling your way around, in which case you'd better hope you've got good cellphone coverage.) A seasonal attraction dependent on the growth of a massive corn field, the Amazing Maze 'n Maize theme for 2011 is "Weird and Wacky," so you can be certain that your kids will be entertained for hours.
Wander aimlessly along up to eight kilometres of paths intertwined through one huge corn field. The fun really begins when you reach an intersection: where shall we go Harry and Sally? It's totally OK, just blame getting well and truly lost on the kids. Read the Kernels of Knowledge Trivia along the way to help your find your way out - or if you'd like to hark back to your Girl Guiding years, crank out your trusty compass and see if your orienteering skills still work.
If you start to panic that you're never going to find your way home, never fear my fair Dorothy, because there are plenty of lifeguards who are more than happy to rescue you from that hyperventilating attack that's distracting others from enjoying the fun.
Amazing Maze 'n Maize is open every day from 10am until late April: check the website for final opening dates. head to the Amazing Maze 'n Maize at Spookers (remember, you won't spy any ghosts or ghouls in this attraction, though) and enjoy perfect family fun for all ages these summer holidays. And hopefully the kids will be so worn out there won't be too much on the way home.
Monday - Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm (last entries at 4.00pm)
