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Stonehenge Aotearoa

Situated in the serene environment of rural Wairarapa and overlooking the magnificent Ruamahunga valley, Stonehenge Aotearoa is a window into the past where the visitor can rediscover the ancient knowledge of their ancestors.

Built on the same scale as other great stone circles around the world, Stonehenge Aotearoa is not a replica of the stone circle on Salisbury Plain in England. It is a unique and working structure that has been designed and built for its precise location on the Earth. It incorporates ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, and Celtic technology, Indus Valley astronomy, and Polynesian navigation. We specialize in Maori starlore.

Like the amphitheaters of ancient Greece Stonehenge Aotearoa has become a venue for musicians and storytellers. Here the stories, myths and legends of antiquity from cultures around the world are brought to life and their hidden meanings revealed. It is also a magnificent venue for musical events, plays and weddings.

At Stonehenge Aotearoa the visitor is drawn back to nature. In addition to the ancient history, astronomy and storytelling they can, if they wish, come into close contact with farm animals and/or simply relax and enjoy some of the most stunning views of the Wairarapa and the Tararua ranges.

The Core Vision of Stonehenge Aotearoa

Stonehenge Aotearoa is not a replica of England's Stonehenge - it is a gateway to understanding the cosmos, history and the mysteries of time and space.

The site was built to engage ordinary people in ancient knowledge that has been lost or misunderstood. It embodies the connection between ancient civilisations and their understanding of astronomy, showing how early societies used stone structures to track clelestial events that guided survival and culture.

Stonehenge Aotearoa is a place of wonder and discovery, where visitors leave not just with knowledge but with a sense of connection to something greater than themselves.

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