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Southern Hemisphere Spring Equinox @ Stonehenge Aotearoa, 4:30pm, 23 Sept 2025




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Southern Hemisphere Spring Equinox @ Stonehenge Aotearoa, 4:30pm, 23 Sept 2025
Celebrate Spring's rebirth at Stonehenge Aotearoa! Witness the equinox sunset, explore the night sky with a captivating audio-visual presentation, and connect with ancient traditions.
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Celebrate spring's awakening at Stonehenge Aotearoa. As the days grow longer and winter's grip loosens, join us at Stonehenge Aotearoa to celebrate the Spring Equinox – a time of rebirth and renewal cherished by cultures across the globe. Imagine a time before supermarkets, when the changing seasons held the key to survival. The Spring Equinox marked nature's awakening, a promise of fresh food and warmer days after the harsh winter months. At Stonehenge Aotearoa, we'll connect with this ancient celebration, experiencing the equinox just as our ancestors did. Here's what awaits you: Sunset spectacle: Witness the sun dip below the horizon, perfectly aligned with the Heel Stone, a marker of the equinox.
Operating hours
- 10am - 4pm. Every day in January, other months Wed-Sun. Check website or Google for changes due to weather events.
Phone
+64 6 377 1600
Location
51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton, Wairarapa
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Proximity to airport:
90 minutes to Wellington Airport.
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Proximity to town:
13km to Carterton.
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