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 Celebrate Matariki: The Maori New Year @ Stonehenge Aotearoa
 Celebrate Matariki: The Maori New Year @ Stonehenge Aotearoa
 Celebrate Matariki: The Maori New Year @ Stonehenge Aotearoa
 Celebrate Matariki: The Maori New Year @ Stonehenge Aotearoa
Maiden with Matariki (Pleiades in her hair)

Celebrate Matariki: The Maori New Year @ Stonehenge Aotearoa

By Stonehenge Aotearo
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$28 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

4,500 year ago the migrations into the Pacific began and, the traditions of the Seven Sisters (Matariki) were carried into the Pacific by the Polynesians. In the dawn of early June, Matariki, the food bringer and her seven daughers rise the shoulder of Rangi to herald the beginning of the Maori New Year. At this time we see all the posts that hold up Rangi. The posts are stars. They are the basis of Maori astronomy. Also at this time, in the south, the Waka of Tama-rereti is berthed in the eyebrow of the sky. the stars of this waka are the basis of Polynesian navigation. In this presentation we explore the ancient legends and meanings of Matariki. We also explore the physical nature of this cluster of stars. Bookings are essential.

Activity location

  • Stonehenge Aotearoa
    • 51 Ahiaruhe Road, R.d.2
    • 5792, Carterton, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Stonehenge Aotearoa
    • 51 Ahiaruhe Road, R.d.2
    • 5792, Carterton, New Zealand

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Celebrate Matariki: The Maori New Year @ Stonehenge Aotearoa
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 4:30 pm
Price details
AU$27.84 x 1 AdultAU$27.84

Total
Price is AU$27.84
Until Thu, 19 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccess to the shop
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExtended time on site after the event

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After fine weather most areas are assessable by wheelchair or strollers
  • Dress for the weather, make sure you have warm clothing and sensible footwear
  • When you arrive at 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Ahiaruhe, Carterton 5792. The gate should be unlocked and open. Drive straight ahead to the car park, we will meet you there. Any problems, ring us.

Activity itinerary

Stonehenge Aotearoa
  • Admission ticket included
Experience the magic of Matariki at Stonehenge Aotearoa, celebrating the appearance of the Pleiades star cluster. Discover the ancient legends and significance of Matariki in Māori and Polynesian traditions, and explore the physical nature of these stars. Bookings essential.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESStonehenge Aotearoa
    • 51 Ahiaruhe Road, R.d.2
    • 5792, Carterton, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStonehenge Aotearoa
    • 51 Ahiaruhe Road, R.d.2
    • 5792, Carterton, New Zealand

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