Southern cross Labyrinth

The Southern Cross labyrinth created and designed by Yvonne Hope. The concept was inspired by the Southern Cross stars. It is a pathway of gravel edged by 505 bottles. The four stars of the constellation are depicted using 4 colours. Gold, white, cerulean and cobalt.

For centuries, the Southern cross has been used by sailors and adventurers. There are 4 main stars. There are 2 bright stars to the left. To find the celestial South Pole, draw a line from the head star, Gacrux, through the lowest star, Acrux, and continue down till reaching a bright star, Achernar. Then draw a line from the pointer star closest to the cross, Hadar, and bring your hands steadily closer together till they meet. They are pointing at the celestial South Pole. Drop a line down to the horizon. That is due south from where you are.

The labyrinth can be found at 8 Golf Street, next to the Shell Museum. Please call to make an appointment