Stonehenge Aotearoa

Stonehenge Aotearoa For Millennia people have gazed in awe at Stonehenge and other great stone circles, often totaly unaw
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Although similar in size and appearance to the Stonehenge on Salisbury plain, Stonehenge Aotearoa is not a replica. It is a complete and working structure designed for its precise location in New Zealand. Situtated in the Wairarapa countryside, Stonehenge Aotearoa is a window into the past where the visitor can rediscover the knowledge of their ancestors.

01/06/2026

Richard has spent decades turning complete beginners into people who can't stop looking at the sky. You don't need to know anything. Just show up curious. Book your tour. Link in bio.

June skies in the Wairarapa bring longer nights, clearer stars, and some of the best stargazing conditions of the year.T...
01/06/2026

June skies in the Wairarapa bring longer nights, clearer stars, and some of the best stargazing conditions of the year.
The colder the air becomes, the deeper the sky seems to get.
This is the season where astronomy truly comes alive.
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The Southern Cross is one of the most recognised patterns in the southern sky.By extending the long axis of the Cross, o...
31/05/2026

The Southern Cross is one of the most recognised patterns in the southern sky.
By extending the long axis of the Cross, observers can estimate the direction of the south celestial pole — an important navigational method used for generations.

The sky has always been more than scenery. It has always been a guide.

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Winter air often contains less moisture and haze, making stars appear clearer and more stable. That’s why colder months ...
30/05/2026

Winter air often contains less moisture and haze, making stars appear clearer and more stable. That’s why colder months become peak stargazing season across New Zealand. Under dark winter skies, details in the Milky Way and constellations become far easier to see.

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"It was so fascinating to learn about the astronomy and stone circles in the context of human history," When Richard exp...
29/05/2026

"It was so fascinating to learn about the astronomy and stone circles in the context of human history," When Richard explains the sky, something shifts. A lot of visitors say that. What will it be for you?

Ancient observers understood that patterns in the sky only reveal themselves over time. The more often you look upward, ...
29/05/2026

Ancient observers understood that patterns in the sky only reveal themselves over time. The more often you look upward, the more connected the stars, seasons, and movements begin to make sense.

Stonehenge Aotearoa invites visitors to slow down and experience the sky with fresh perspective.

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As winter approaches, the southern sky grows darker and richer every night.The dense centre of the Milky Way now rises e...
28/05/2026

As winter approaches, the southern sky grows darker and richer every night.
The dense centre of the Milky Way now rises earlier in the evening, revealing star clouds, dark dust lanes, and deep sky detail many people have never truly seen before.
This is one of the most rewarding times of year to experience Stonehenge Aotearoa under the Wairarapa sky.

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27/05/2026

Every stone at Stonehenge Aotearoa has a purpose. Some mark the equinoxes. Some align with Matariki. Some with planets visible right here from the Wairarapa. Come and see what that actually looks like.

Matariki is almost here. The Pleiades rise. The Maori New Year begins. And here at Stonehenge Aotearoa, we mark it the o...
25/05/2026

Matariki is almost here. The Pleiades rise. The Maori New Year begins. And here at Stonehenge Aotearoa, we mark it the old way. If you've never seen Matariki explained through the stones and the sky together, this is the tour to book. Link in bio.

25/05/2026

Richard has watched eclipses, tracked comets, and mapped the southern sky for half a century. Some things never get ordinary. Come and hear what stopped him in his tracks. Every tour is a conversation with someone who has given their life to this. Book now. Link in bio.

Address

51 Ahiaruhe Road
Masterton
5743

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+64272305190

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