Wairarapa

Stonehenge Aoteroa and the Winter Solstice

Stonehenge Aoteroa is New Zealand’s unique open air astronomical observatory, built following ancient knowledge of the stone circles and adapted to the conditions of New Zealand.

You can visit the henge anytime they are open, without having to make any appointment. A map of the Stonehenge Aotearoa structure and a short audio-visual explaining how the stones work are included in the visit.

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Winter Solstice 19 June

Come and celebrate the Winter Solstice with Stonehenge Aotearoa! Have you ever wondered about what other people traditionally do around the shortest day of the year? Come and hear about it. The programme will begin when the sun sets over the winter heel stone (weather permitting), followed by tales of the winter solstice....

The whole family will love the Wool Shed Museum

If you want to know what’s made New Zealand a great agricultural country you can learn so much about it by visiting the National Museum of Sheep and Shearing in Masterton.

The complex is housed in two authentic old wool sheds trucked in from local farms, plus a newly constructed gallery building –full of sheep farm gear, including shearing and wool handling equipment.

of sheep farming and its importance to our nation. For many years New Zealand

Demonstrations are held about spinning and weaving on Wednesday mornings and by arrangement. See the history of spinning from ancient times and our collection of spinning wheels. See our shop with its wide range of wool garments, footwear, sheepskin rugs, and souvenirs. We are a visitor attraction of international quality.

The Wool Shed hours: 10am-4pm weekdays and 10am-3pm weekends.

Consistently winning awards at Greytown Butchery

Established in 1873, Greytown Butchery is still operating in the same historic building and keeping old butchering traditions alive.

It’s no wonder they consistently win awards with their multi-award winning sausages, having so far clocked up 25 awards in the last 17 years.

Greytown Butchery has recently won their 25th award at the annual Great New Zealand Sausage Competition. Ironically it was the Sausage Competition’s 25th year running.

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