Unable to visit the iconic Stonehenge in the UK, members of the Porirua and Petone Historical Society have joined together for a trip to the next best thing – the Wairarapa’s Stonehenge Aotearoa (se picture at link below).
According to Porirua Historical Society member Brian Mosen, while it would obviously be wonderful to visit the actual Stonehenge, the trip to the increasingly popular New Zealand version will be just as exciting. “It’s going to be a fun trip and there are still a number of seats available,” Mr Mosen said. “Anyone who’s interested in coming along should contact the Porirua Historical Society.”
The brainchild of astronomer Richard Hall and members of the Phoenix Astronomical Society, Stonehenge Aotearoa was established in February 2005. Located in Carterton, the monument – specifically designed for the Southern Hemisphere – combines modern scientific knowledge with Celtic and Babylonian astronomy, Polynesian navigation and Maori star lore.
More: NZ Northern Courier
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