Topics: Puzzling World, tourism, construction
From hammering 24,000 nails by hand to creating one of New Zealand’s iconic attractions, Stuart Landsborough shares the remarkable story behind Puzzling World. Wānaka had a population of just 800 people and no ski fields when Stuart built the original part of the Maze in 6 weeks and opened in December 1973.
For his recreation, and time out from Puzzling World, he used a grubber and a spade to carve out a track on Rocky Mountain. He shares tales of hard work, lost tools, spectacular views, and how he created another activity that is very popular with both locals and tourists.
Interviewed by Marie Lewis
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