Welcome to Breathe Tekapo.

Breathe Tekapo is an invitation for you to step away from your everyday demands and make space for your wellbeing. Our three day festival brings together high-profile wellness leaders, invigorating workshops, and opportunities to relax and refresh, under the wellness pillars of Nature, Food, Movement & Inspiration.

Discover, Connect and be Transformed.

16-18th May 2025

Tickets on sale soon

Keynote Speakers

  • Dave is a specialist in stress mitigation, recovery and mental preparedness for athletes, innovators, leaders and those in the pursuit of optimising their health and performance.

    Dave has an in-depth understanding of the human body systems and how they are interconnected and the importance of balancing the body for sustainable peak physical and mental performance.

    Dave combines theory-based knowledge and practical experiences gained from 12 years as an Intensive Care Paramedic and Professional Ocean Lifeguard. In these roles, he was required to respond with high acuity to high pressure situations and critically unwell patients. In these roles he acquired and honed his skills in stress mitigation and ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

    Dave runs his own business in human performance, mentoring some of the world’s most elite level athletes in a diverse range of sports from the UFC, sailing and football, to name just a few. He has worked alongside organisations and companies, ranging in professions from lawyers, firefighters, navy personnel and web designers. The foundation of human performance is the same no matter the task.

  • Co-founder of the Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience and Coping With Loss, Denise lectures at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, has been an award-winning lecturer at leading European business school, IE University, Madrid, and leads the only accredited Diploma in Wellbeing Science in Australia and NZ where participants describe her as ‘a rockstar at facilitating’ and her work as ‘life-changing’. Her work focuses on human sustainability and how organisations can make work better for the people who work there.

Our Wellness Pillars

Nature

Immerse yourself in nature at Breathe Tekapo, where tranquility and vitality seamlessly intertwine.

Surrounded by breathtaking views, majestic mountains, and turquoise water, this festival offers a profound connection to the natural world.

Movement

Engage body and mind through movement opportunities inspired by the spectacular Mackenzie Country.

Explore the stunning natural environment inviting challenge, fostering growth or reflectively restoring and resetting, the choice is yours

Food

Nourishing foods provide our bodies with essential nutrients, and minerals necessary for optimal functioning, bolstering our immune systems and enhancing cognitive function.

Embracing nourishing foods plays a pivotal role in our overall health.

Inspiration

Together, experience transformative workshops, and enlightening talks that encourage personal growth and ignite your soul.

The festival becomes a hub of support where individuals connect, share stories, and find inspiration.

About Breathe

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