Since the first waka graced our shores, Aotea Great Barrier Island has been honoured as a place for healing, wellbeing and restoration. Learn the art of slowing down through sensory immersion in nature, inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese wellbeing practice of forest bathing.
Experiences can be tailored to individual needs.
For shorter weekend stays, it's a good idea to take a flight from Auckland with Barrier Air and hire a car on the island. By Sealink ferry, the crossing from Auckland is a relaxing 4 and a half hours, docking at Tryphena wharf 7 days a week in the summer and 3 days in the winter. The ferry is able to transport passengers', freight and vehicles.
Matariki is a time where people, whānau, and communities gather together to remember the year that has passed, to celebrate the present, and to plan for the next year. It is a time to remember our loved ones who are no longer with us, to feast and celebrate with our relatives and friends, and to look towards the future and the hope of a season full of bounty.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a fresh beginner, there is plenty of fun to be had by everyone. Get amongst all the frozen fun! Round up the whānau this winter, challenge your mates to a skate-off, or bring your colleagues for a bit of Friday night fun! Get amongst!
Designed for anyone who wants to learn the practical skills of distillation and extraction. The online Foundation courses are the gateway to working with natural flavour and aroma. The specialised courses will elevate your skills and enhance your practice. In person courses also available