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Stonehenge – the New Zealand version. Similar in size and design to its prehistoric namesake on England’s Salisbury Plains, Stonehenge Aotearoa features 24 pillars and lintels which frame the rising and setting points of especially bright stars. Together with the obelisk, they form a giant clock and calendar which identifies the date, the times of the solstices and equinoxes, conjunctions between the sun and bright stars and other clever things that help tell time. You can explore the open-air observatory on your own, or book a daytime tour to learn more about the henge and how it incorporates ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, Celtic, Polynesian and Māori elements. ....
Press Release – NZ Pacific Studio When the Cross Creek Blues Club disbanded in 2018, says bass guitarist Rod Lawrence, we wanted the leftover funds to go to a good cause. The Music Fellowship with New Zealand Pacific Studio is a special opportunity for a musician, and we are … “When the Cross Creek Blues Club disbanded in 2018,” says bass guitarist Rod Lawrence, “we wanted the leftover funds to go to a good cause. “The Music Fellowship with New Zealand Pacific Studio is a special opportunity for a musician, and we are pleased that Jonathan Berkahn’s music can be performed at Carterton Events Centre, which is a great facility.” ....
GO NZ: The best of the Wairarapa, from Martinborough to Greytown to Featherston 10 Mar, 2021 02:26 AM 8 minutes to read Ascending the 253 steps to Cape Palliser lighthouse s observation deck offers views out across the Cook Strait. Photo / Belinda Craigie Ascending the 253 steps to Cape Palliser lighthouse s observation deck offers views out across the Cook Strait. Photo / Belinda Craigie NZ Herald By: Belinda Craigie Belinda Craigie Are you ready? , my friend and walking companion asks as we approach the section of the Patuna Chasm walk that calls for stepping into the cool waters of the Ruakokoputuna River. We wade in, gulping at the considerable change in temperature. But the cold and soggy shoes are soon forgotten as we walk upstream toward a waterfall and take in the scenery. ....
Here’s how to do a North Island roadie: Tootle down SH1 and, two and a bit hours later, you’ll be enjoying the sun and sand of the Coromandel Peninsula. Take your time because there’s lots to enjoy – around 400km of coastline, laid-back locals and highly Instagrammable wonders such as Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Join a sea cave tour to explore hidden gems such as Cooks Blowhole and Shakespeare Cliff. Pack your togs because this is ground zero for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving where you’ll eyeball all manner of marine life. Speaking of which, afterwards drive to nearby Hahei where you can sample some of the region’s best fish and chips at the Hungri Hunter Gourmet Food Cottage. ....