Visit the stars
STONEHENGE AOTEAROA
THE HUB OF ASTRONOMY IN WAIRARAPA
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
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)
Self Guided Tour
Plan your perfect Henge visit! Open daily 10 AM – 4 PM for self-guided explorations. Price: $5-$18.
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)
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)
What's On: Upcoming Events
Spring Equinox
Stonehenge Aotearoa, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton, 5792, New Zealand
Star of Bethlehem Summer Solstice
Stonehenge Aotearoa, 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton, 5792, New Zealand
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.
Star Trek - A Tour Of The Night Sky
Explore our magnificent night sky. The program begins with a short presentation on our place in the universe. This is followed by an audio-visual that takes you on a tour of our current night sky identifying the planets and notable celestial objects. Weather permitting; we then take you on a laser tour of the heavens beneath the stars at Stonehenge Aotearoa.
Star Treks are available on any evening but must be booked in advance. Allow 90 minutes for your tour which should begin about an hour after sunset.
PRICES:
1-2 fixed price $160 (total not individual)
3-6 $65 each
7-10 $55 each
11-20 $35 each
Trek Around The Stones
A self-guided tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa. The visitor is provided with a map of the Henge and views a 15 minute audio-visual that explains how the Henge works. Then, with map in hand, you explore the stone circle.
Allow 40 minutes for your Trek which is available during open hours. A trek does not have to be pre-booked.
$18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 secondary & $5 for primary students. Pre-schoolers are free.
Tales From Antiquity Guided Tour
Private and Group story-telling guided tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa. The program begins with a presentation on ancient stone circles and how our ancestors used the sun, moon and stars for religion, navigation and time keeping – when to sail, when to plant, etc. This is followed by an audio-visual that explains how the Henge works. We then explore the Henge accompanied by stories of the solstices, equinoxes and the zodiac.
Guided tours, which are available any time or day, must be booked in advance. Allow 90 minutes for your guided tour.
PRICES:
1-2 fixed price of $130 (total not individual)
3-6 $55 each
7-10 $$45 each
11-20 $35each
21+$30 each
Sunset Guided Tour
A ‘Guided Tour’ of Stonehenge Aotearoa that includes, weather permitting, viewing the sun set at the Henge.
Sunset Tours are available on any day but must be booked in advance. Allow 90 minutes for your tour which should begin an hour before sunset. Tiered pricing, prices reduce as numbers increase.
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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2025 Remutaka Maintenance Closure Schedule (Jan-June)
We would like to advise you of the dates for the first half of 2025 of SH2 Remutaka Hill night-time maintenance closures. These closures run from 9pm to 4am.
These regular night closures significantly reduce the number of disruptions at other times for road users. Road crews can complete a large amount of work safely during these closures because multiple crews can work across the hill simultaneously without disrupting traffic.
Nights Start 9pm Finish 4am
5 nights Sun 23 Feb Fri 28 Feb
1 night Sun 9 March Mon 10 March
5 nights Sun 6 April Fri 11 April
1 night Sun 18 May Mon 19 May
1 night Sun 15 June Mon 16 June
There are no scheduled maintenance closures in January 2025.
Light vehicles can be escorted at intervals across the hill behind a pilot vehicle. Bookings are essential and should be made using the form below.
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