A haven on the walkway where hands get messy, hearts open, and curiosity leads the way. From flower crowns and clay treasures to somatic dance, rope connection, yoga, sound journeys, and playful performance, it’s a space for expression, embodiment, learning, and deep exhale moments between dancefloor adventures. Whether you’re crafting, stretching, floating in meditation, or discovering a new skill, The Cove invites you to slow down, connect, and explore the magic within and around you.

Flower Folk Aotearoa offers an immersive flower crown workshop where creativity, culture, and nature meet. You’ll weave your own wearable crown using fresh blooms, herbs, and foraged greenery. Plant knowledge, folk traditions, and music create a space for connection and celebration. The workshop closes with a flower tea toast and a gift of seed soil, inviting creativity to continue nourishing the cycle of life.

Unlock your inner hoop star in this fun, all-levels Hula Hoop workshop! Learn the basics of waist hooping, explore on- and off-body moves, and try simple transitions and tricks, all at your own pace. Hoops are provided; just bring comfortable clothes, a water bottle, and your fabulous self.

With over 10 years of experience in flow arts and teaching workshops, this open and inclusive class welcomes both beginners and advanced practitioners to learn and upskill in contact flow styles. Beginners are guided quickly through the basics, while more experienced students are supported to deepen and expand their practice together. This evolving space grows with each gathering, offering skills you can carry into the fire circle and beyond. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your flow to the next level, join this class and begin a lifelong journey into contact flow arts.

Join us for a fun, nourishing partner stretching session to relax and reset from the festival energy. Explore gentle stretches and assisted movements that release tension, open the body, and deepen connection- all in a safe, playful, and supportive space. Come solo or with a friend; no experience needed- just bring an open mind, a yoga mat if you have one, and a smile.

Explore boundaries in a playful, interactive workshop with Robbie Fear, a trauma-informed Somatic Therapist and Conscious Communication mentor. Using somatic tools, meditation, and guided exercises, you’ll build confidence in sensing and speaking your boundaries—rewriting the ‘people-pleaser’ identity. Learn to navigate interactions safely, energetically, and verbally, empowering yourself in friendships, romantic relationships, the workplace, and beyond.

Start your Shipwrecked Festival journey with a heart-opening cacao ceremony to set intentions and ground your energy. Enjoy gentle somatic movement and breathwork to awaken your senses, followed by an integrative sound bath to guide you inward before stepping fully into the festival’s magic. A unique way to begin an embodied and immersive festival experience.

Heart Opening Flow is a slow yet strong vinyasa-based practice guided by breath, presence, and peaceful awareness. Designed to activate mind, body, and spirit, this class grounds you while opening the heart to its infinite possibilities. Through intentional movement, visualisation and meditation, we cultivate inner heat and expansion. Let’s meet in the fire- from here, we can go anywhere.

A nourishing, energising flow to awaken your body and senses, moving through accessible asanas that build warmth and flow at your own pace. We’ll close with a restorative shavasana, leaving you feeling centred, grounded, and ready for the festival ahead.

DJai Ma and Breeezy are somatic dance facilitators and DJs who create transformative, heart-led dance experiences. Through music, movement, breath, and sensation, they guide dancers to connect with their inner rhythms, celebrate the feminine, and explore authenticity, freedom, and joy. Together, they co-create dance floors of expression, remembrance, and human celebration.

Ever dreamed of becoming a mermaid? Dive in with this playful and empowering mermaiding class led by Mermaid Soxy, a certified SSI mermaid instructor. Learn the foundations of mermaiding, including breath holds, body waves, and duck diving, while connecting with fellow aquatic enthusiasts. Monofins are provided, and the session finishes with free play to explore your newly discovered underwater acrobatics and embrace your inner freshwater fae. Must be a competent swimmer to attend.

Discover Shibari/Kinbaku, the Japanese art of rope tying, as a meditative and connective practice. This workshop explores its history from Samurai origins to contemporary practice, and Kaspians approach to using rope for building trust, deepening connection, and accessing calm, embodied states. Through guided sensory experiences, you’ll have plenty of time to play with ropes and learn simple ties and harnesses- solo or with a partner. Expect relaxation, exploration, and a lot of laughter, as binding the body offers freedom for the mind.

Learn the history and significance of these sacred treasures, then create your own clay masterpiece or nature-inspired masquerade mask using natural materials like shells, gemstones, feathers, and flora. Connect with the whenua, explore your creativity, and leave with a unique piece imbued with the magic of Shipwrecked- something to protect, heal, and connect you long after the festival.

Rave, Rest, Repeat! Step into our Yogic reset to recharge your body and mind. Using breathwork, somatic yoga, and Yoga Nidra, we guide you from overstimulation to clarity, balance, and vibrant energy. Fascia-focused movements release tension, while playful activation and deep rest help you restore and reset. Join us for this sacred pause between dancefloors- rejuvenate, rise, and rave on.

Discover the joy of Acroyoga in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn the basics of balance, partner poses, and safe spotting while building strength, flexibility, and trust. Rotating in teams of three, everyone gets to experience different roles in a supportive, fun environment- leaving with new skills, confidence, and a sense of connection. BYO mat

The Blue Lotus Experience is a serene, sensory immersion designed to relax the nervous system and bring you home to yourself. Used for thousands of years to elevate consciousness, Blue Lotus gently calms the mind and invites a connected, radiant presence. This guided journey includes a ceremonial serving of Blue Lotus tincture and elixir, meditation, and a sound journey to uplift body, mind, and spirit. Facilitated by Nila & Matthew, who have spent years working with Blue Lotus to share its wisdom and subtle consciousness.

Discover the healing power of music in this relaxing sound journey. Drift away to the soothing vibrations of Handpan, Didgeridoo, and Native American Flute, enhanced with a loop station. Perfect for a restful pause between dance floor adventures, this immersive experience offers a therapeutic dive into the world of sound.

Escape the main stage and drift into a dreamscape of ambient electronic sound. Let gentle rhythms and ethereal textures relax your body, calm your mind, and guide you into a meditative, introspective space. Perfect for grounding, winding down, and simply being.

A gentle, all-levels Sunday Yoga Flow. Stretch out and release sore muscles and stagnant energy from dancing, then slow down with a grounding meditation. Start your morning feeling refreshed, connected, and good in your body. Bring your mat and comfy clothes!

Dive into a workshop of body art and connection. Learn techniques, connect with community and leave both colourful and united. @lunar.landing is an art teacher, ritual guide, and the creator of @artactivations retreats.

Step out of your mind and back into your body with Whaea Miriana’s playful self-expression workshop! Through fun creative exercises and theatre-style games, explore voice, body, movement, and space in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Leave feeling lighter, more joyful, and authentically you!

The ultimate Sparkle Disco Nap is back! Recharge with a guided Yoga Nidra, live handpan, and mood-boosting sophrology visualisations, then stretch and get ready to dance all night. A mid-festival boost for grounding, restoration, and sparkles- no experience needed. Just bring yourself and something comfortable to lie on.

Drop anchor and drift into deep stillness. This yin yoga journey is your safe harbour amidst the festival tides- a place to soften, ground, and let your body be held. Through long, supported poses and slow breath, we’ll invite release, restore balance, and create space for whatever needs to surface. Like the ocean’s ebb and flow, this practice reminds us that rest is just as vital as movement. Come as you are, float into stillness, and let your nervous system exhale.

Annaliese has been delighting children with her facepainting for 14 years and has also created striking body art for adults at iconic events. She’ll be offering free face painting for attendees- find her near the shipwrecks, by the Tortuga Stage!

Creative Northland elevates arts, culture, and heritage across Te Tai Tokerau. Based in Whangārei, we connect artists, communities, and organisations through accessible events, resources, and creative opportunities, with a strong focus on rangatahi development and cultural expression. Our mobile Play Trailer brings hands-on arts experiences directly into communities, and we’re excited to get creative with you at Shipwrecked Festival.

Lush and intimate. A space for talks, movement, and interactive, informative workshops  as well as a safe place to chill, connect, and drop into meaningful conversations. Come solo or with friends (new or old) and enjoy a cosy pocket of the festival to land, learn, and have fun.

Fever Dream is a creative writing workshop that unites participants in a collective poetry writing
experience, inspired by sounds and surroundings fused together with fragments of one’s own dreams
and memories to produce colourful, spontaneous and playful short-form poems.

Why do we miss the magic right in front of us? This workshop blends cognitive science with
the spirit of adventure to explore why we suffer from ‘inattentional blindness’ and how to
hack our own perception. We will dissect the factors that influence noticing from contrast and
novelty to expectation and apply them in real-time. Come sharpen your senses, learn to see
the extraordinary in the ordinary, and the clues all around you

Gather to share visions and insights from the psychedelic realm, finding meaning in your experiences and bringing that wisdom into everyday life. Explore integration tools and creative practices that help transform “just trippin’” into genuine expansion, healing, and embodied understanding.

Immerse yourself in guided breathwork to music infused with healing frequencies. A journey to regulate your nervous system, release stored tension, and reconnect with your inner rhythm.

An interactive connection experience where you bypass small talk and dive into meaningful, juicy conversations using colour-coded question prompts around life, dreams, courage, beliefs, and self-awareness. Sit in small groups, draw a question, share, listen, and leave with deeper connections that can turn festival moments into real friendships.

A playful, interactive introduction to non-dual tantra with practical tools for cultivating presence and elevating your default state. We’ll keep it light and fun while gently debunking myths like “meditation has to be serious.

Transitioning to Plant-Based Eating with Ease, Fun & Deliciousness is a practical and inspiring session designed to show you how simple, tasty, and nourishing plant-based meals can be in everyday life. You’ll learn approachable tips, ideas, and inspiration to confidently move towards more plant-based eating without overwhelm or sacrificing flavour.

This interactive talk shares a raw, personal journey of stepping out of the rat race and what it really takes to become an entrepreneur. You’ll gain honest insights, clarity on the trade-offs and rewards, and five practical steps to start making the big
shifts you’ve been dreaming about but haven’t known where to begin.

The Little Big Truths is an interactive workshop designed to foster deeper connections and authentic vulnerability. Participants sit, share breath, and engage in a connection-based question game created, moving beyond surface-level interactions to create meaningful festival connections.

Explore the astrology of the present moment and dive into the themes it highlights in your life. This interactive session invites curiosity and collaboration, with opportunities to ask questions, receive insights, and work in both small and large groups for a deeper understanding.

This session is all about slowing down and re-calibrating. Combining gentle, floor-based yoga with the calming practice of Yoga Nidra (a deeply restorative guided meditation), this workshop will help you recharge, reduce stress, and regulate your nervous system. Whether you’re looking to deepen your meditation practice or simply need a chance to reset, this class will leave you feeling deeply relaxed and re-energized.
Open to all levels. No previous experience required.

This workshop explores Māori storytelling and the power of narrative in shaping our reality. Participants will engage with stories and practices that highlight the connection between the tales we tell and the world we experience.

The Coffee Club Rave is a relaxed Sunday-morning session led by Leah Luna & The Buzzy Kiwi, featuring live DJing while fresh coffee is prepared. Guests can dance, chat, or simply hang out in a casual, community-focused vibe, with bubble machines adding a playful touch

Exploring the Inner Seasons is an all-gender inclusive workshop where participants learn how the menstrual cycle’s inner rhythms can support harmony, empowerment, and deeper wellbeing. Through interactive discussion and practical insights, attendees leave inspired and connected with their bodies and cycles.

Explore techniques of breath control, focus, and relaxation used in freediving to expand your lung capacity, calm the nervous system, and deepen mind-body awareness.

A fun and beginner-friendly workshop introducing participants to reading simple music notation and playing a few songs on the piano. A creative and educational way to express your love for music while learning new skills.

An interactive session combining soothing acoustic and ambient sounds with knowledge-sharing on functional and psychedelic mushrooms, healing herbs, cannabis, and other plant medicines. Participants will gain insights based on experience and research, creating a relaxed and educational space to explore plant-based wisdom.

Open to everyone. Home to some fitness workshops and an open training area for anyone who feels like getting a pump before jumping back on the dance floor. You don’t have to stop training while you’re at the festival, now you can do both. 

Get moving in this energetic training session at Mussel Beach! Using bodyweight and functional training equipment, we’ll sweat, play, and strengthen together — all while having a blast in the sun and sand.

Get moving in this energetic training session at Mussel Beach! Using bodyweight and functional training equipment, we’ll sweat, play, and strengthen together — all while having a blast in the sun and sand.

A fun, high-energy workshop to build strength, mobility, and control using calisthenics. Move, play, and challenge yourself while connecting with your body in a playful and empowering way.