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.
22-24th May 2026
Tickets on sale now!
2026 Feature Speakers
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Gemma Douglas is a certified Breathwork and Nervous System Coach specialising in evidence-based techniques that create calm, clarity, and resilience. With training across Oxygen Advantage, Wim Hof Method, Soma Breath, pranayama, NLP, and somatic practices, she blends science with practical tools that truly change how people feel. Gemma works with emergency services, schools, workplaces, high-performing athletes and parents worldwide, teaching people how to use their breath as a remote control to their nervous system. She is known for her grounded, relatable approach that helps people feel empowered, connected, and deeply present.
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Dougal's sporting career lasted nearly 20 years and included victories around the world in multisport, ironman, xterra and adventure racing events. His final act as an athlete involved lifting the America's Cup in 2024 as a member of Emirates Team NZ. Since then he has enjoyed chasing his kids Flynn and Matilda around Wanaka, coaching endurance athletes and taking over the Lake Hawea Epic mountain bike event.
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.
