Books & Guides

This second booklet in the Marking Time Beneath Different Skies series explores Stonehenge within its broader Neolithic context, focusing on people, landscape, and long-term social change rather than celestial cycles alone. Drawing on current archaeological research into Neolithic Britain and the Stonehenge landscape, including major landscape studies and excavation programmes by researchers such as Mike Parker Pearson, Julian Thomas, Alasdair Whittle, and David Jacques, it examines how Stonehenge emerged from earlier Mesolithic use of the landscape, developed through successive Neolithic phases, and functioned within a connected ritual world on Salisbury Plain. By situating Stonehenge within these wider patterns of continuity, movement, and memory, the booklet offers a deeper understanding of how monuments were shaped by, and in turn shaped, Neolithic life in Britain.

Stonehenge is more than a prehistoric monument; it reflects how ancient societies observed the sky to understand time, season, and change. This booklet draws on modern archaeological and astronomical research, reinterpreted for general readers, and considers how these principles are expressed today at Stonehenge Aotearoa in the Southern Hemisphere.

Using research from the original Stonehenge and observations from Stonehenge Aotearoa, it explains how stone, space and design can shape the way sound is heard and felt. It also shows how Stonehenge Aotearoa was created for a different purpose, as a place to teach the movements of the Sun, Moon and stars in the Southern Hemisphere.

Our Visitor Guide gives you everything you need – from directions and accessibility info to tours, events, and tips for making the most of your time at Stonehenge Aotearoa.

Our education booklets are made for teachers, educators, and homeschooling parents. They help primary school children explore astronomy, navigation, and Māori culture. Perfect for the classroom, at home, or alongside a visit to Stonehenge Aotearoa.

Whether you’re visiting the Henge in person or continuing the learning journey at home or in the classroom, Cosmic Explorers is a perfect way for kids to ask questions, make observations, and connect with the sky above.

This booklet explores the early history of the Wairarapa, examining how Māori communities lived, governed, and maintained deep relationships with the land long before European arrival. It traces the first encounters between Māori and Europeans, early trading...

This booklet introduces you to the early history of the Wairarapa and helps you understand what life was like before Europeans arrived. You will learn how Māori lived on and cared for the land, rivers, and resources, and how early contact with Europeans began to...

Inside Stonehenge Aotearoa, you’ll find a small shop filled with souvenirs, books, and gifts inspired by the stars and ancient cultures. From learning resources to keepsakes, it’s the perfect place to take home a piece of your visit.