Aroha Essence Festival 2024

Join us this Summer at Aroha Essence Festival 2024  

Taking place 3rd - 6th February, at our original home in

Loburn,  North Waitaha /Canterbury 

Te Waipounamu 

@ Journey's End  💚

Come co-create a slice of utopia.

Dance and play in our beautiful community between the trees, 

under clear starlit skys and long grassy fields. 

Experience traditional Māori arts, taonga pūoro sounds, magical musical and wellness offerings and modalities within our intimate festival setting.

Go swimming in the awa, take a foraging walk, join a sound hikoi, participate in workshops, a yoga class or let loose on the dance floor.



We are a vegan and cruelty-free festival.  All of  kai is plant-based including our delicious food stalls. We will have a selection of tasty, high vibe meals, snacks and drinks available.  We caterer  for gluten-free and allergies too. 

Included with your ticket are two evening meals aswel as a simple breakfast each day.

Tamariki love this festival, we have entertainment and activities for them including Faires, circus performer's, games, crafts,  yoga, swimming and our favorite children's open mic.

Nau mai haere mai Aroha whānau 💜 

Check out our fb festival event, page and instagram for announcements of our wonderful contributors and important info.

We aim to make tickets as accessible as possible. Please message us for payment plans and alternative arrangements.