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STONEHENGE AOTEAROA

THE HUB OF ASTRONOMY IN WAIRARAPA

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Activities at Stonehenge Aotearoa

In addition to the calendar of upcoming events, Stonehenge has a number of activities available each day we are open:

Star Trek

Star Trek

Witness the magic of the night sky at Stonehenge Aotearoa. An unforgettable experience for all ages. Intro, night sky presentation, lasers, and more! Price: $60-$80p.p (Minimum 2 pax)

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Trek Around the Stones

Self Guided Tour

Plan your perfect Henge visit! Open daily 10 AM – 4 PM for self-guided explorations. Price: $5-$18.

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Sunset Tour

Sunset Tour

Sunset magic at Stonehenge Aotearoa. Where ancient wisdom meets modern marvel. Tour ends with sunset. Price from $25-$65p.p. (Minimum 2 pax)

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Tales From Antiquity Tour

Shared Guided Tour

Journey back in time… Explore the henge with us. Guided tours available.
Book now & uncover mysteries! 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm.
Prices from $25-$65p.p. (Minimum 2 pax)

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Awesome place. Great feel to it. Couple running it knowledgeable and friendly. Do not expect original Stonehenge but this is set up for NZ. Must do if in area. Will be looking out for events online.

Barry Avery

This is a fantastic place to visit the couple that made it are so friendly and so very full of knowledge, I guarantee you will learn something fascinating. You might also find your star sign isn’t your true star sign.
I highly recommend a stop to see this amazing place. A++++

Brian Miles

Now there is something different to explore. The video provides an awesome explanation and the Mars display is great. The Stonehenge is awesome and the acoustics are interesting and incredible. Great for kids and adults alike. Friendly and helpful staff. Toilets on site. Cute wee souvenir shop. Recommend going there.

Petra P

Richard and Kay are so knowledgeable and shared fascinating facts about the stars. Great viewing too.

Celia Wade-Brown

Very interesting place in a beautiful location. A great deal of thought has gone into this site and there is a genuine care for astronomical accuracy and acoustic design. Definitely worth a visit and the lady at the visitor’s centre gave a very interesting introduction to complement the video presentation you can watch before going on the stone circle.

Bernard Savage

We were staying in the area and were researching for attractions to visit. Really glad to have come across this place.

Upon arrival, you watch a short 15-minute looping video that explains the origins of the henge and those involved with building it with such precision. Make sure you stand on the floor circle and clap or make a suitable noise. It was well worth the entry fee. I would recommend visiting anyone able to.

Keith Eades

Wonderful experience. Great to see this astrological monument placed perfectly, pin pointing our calendar events as and where they occur in the NZ sky and landscape.

Jeremy Hitchins

What a wonderful place! The spiel & vibe as you enter this scientific folly is so calming & fun. It’s so clever & beautiful & the countryside setting is awe inspiring. Would love to do a night tour or sound experience given the chance. Highly recommend ❤

Nicky Hunter

It was very insightful. Loved the tour. My husband loved singing and clapping, the kid in him just woke up. Overall a good place to visit and learn.

Veenshika

I am even more curious now about astronomy! What a pleasant stop. I didn’t know about it , we were just passing by and have seen a brown tourist sign. Recommend it. I wish I could go back there in many events, like a guided tour, at night time, and run a video/photo drone also would have been amazing. I am really keen to go back in other events. Imagine it in a wedding party? What an energy!!

Nessa Monteiro

Fascinating place and subject and the weather was stunning. Richard is a great presenter. Well worth a visit …and pay extra for the guided talk as it helps make sense of the whole structure and its purpose.

Donna O

This is fascinating example of bringing a dream into reality. It’s a very cleverly thought out & well-delivered astronomical construction. If you’re interested in the stars & their story, it’s worth a visit.

Helen van der Werff

This was an amazing experience. If you understand anything about the ancient ways of watching and recording the stars/planets then you will be blown away by what has been created in the rolling sheep dotted hills of New Zealand. A Stonehenge is any grouping of rocks in a circle… So this is not a replica of the  famous England Stonehenge but a Stonehenge in itself. This ancient technology has been crafted perfectly and is designed to track a number of happenings which modern technology still does not track. Go visit. Listen with an open mind and you’ll learn a lot from the experience as well as the people.

Amy Watkins

What an amazing piece of astrological magic this is. It is breathtaking. We managed to get our large motorhome up the drive without hassle. The friendly lady at reception even allowed us to take our small dog with, thank you for being so thoughtful.

Mica Group Ltd

We enjoyed our family visit to Stonehenge Aotearoa. The kids explored the stones whilst we found out some facinating history!

Dan

Great experience for new knowledge. Lots of information. Friendly staff. Hard to find the entrance as the street to enter looked like a private property. Entrance and exit is 1 way street only.

Shyn Veracruz

This was so much more than you expect it to be. We assumed (wrongly) it would be a bit of a replica of Stonehenge in the UK but found it fascinating. From the effects on sound to all the astronomical detail. A great video presentation too.

Tania Elmer

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Discover the Stars Above Wairarapa

Experience the magic of the Southern Hemisphere night sky at Stonehenge Aotearoa, located within the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve. Here, protected dark skies reveal the Milky Way, constellations and planets in remarkable clarity.

Join a Star Trek Laser Tour and explore the heavens with expert guidance - no telescopes, just the naked eye and the brilliance of a truly star-filled sky.

Where dark skies are protected, the universe comes alive.

Admission

Open: for self-guided tours, Weekends and public holidays. Private tours at any time by arrangement. Or you can book directly through the booking system.

Adults Seniors Secondary Students Primary Students Pre-Schoolers
SELF GUIDED
Treks available without prior booking.
Adults: $18 Senior: $15 Secondary Student: $10 Primary Student: $5 Pre-Schoolers: FREE
GUIDED TOURS
Henge tours, Star Trek laser tours & private hire
Book for 10:30AM, 12:30PM, & 2:00PM
After-hours by appointment - Call 027 2305190

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Opening Hours

January:  Every day, 10am-4pm.
February to December:  Wed to Sun & public holidays, 10am-4pm

Closed December 24, 25, 26.
We may be closed on other days due to private functions.

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