Travel & Location

By car: Follow SH60 from Motueka or Takaka and at the top of Takaka hill is Canaan Road.

This a gravel road which you follow for approx 10km. The road is usually in good condition but is very narrow in places, so caution and low speeds are required. In the long history of events at Canaan Downs, hundreds of people have driven large campervans and housetrucks etc along this road, however there is a sign at the road saying it is unsuitable for such vehicles, so it is your choice.

Visit the Safe Teen Driver campaign page provided by New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for tips on road safety http://www.safeteendriver.co.nz/festivalmap

Check ou car pooling page at https://www.facebook.com/LuminateFestivalCarpool

 



Photos 2013

Photos 2013 by Charlie Fox
Photos 2013 by Emma Tree Photography
Photos 2013 by Lisa and Andre Ismael
Photos 2013 by Michael Zeff
Photos 2013 by David Rocha

Photos 2012

Photos 2012 by Lisa Bound Photos 2012 by Charlie Fox 
Photos 2012 by Emma Tree Photos 2012 by Talitha Walterfang 

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Live Stage 2013

  • Adham Shaikh
  • Underskore Orkestra
  • Mamaku Project
  • Knights of the Dub Table
  • Yotopia
  • Love and Light
  • Lish
  • The Commercial Hippies
  • Beyondsemble
  • Taos
  • Carolina Moon
  • Mundi
  • Antix
  • D-sens
  • Kalya Scintilla
  • Isaac Chambers
  • Rhythmonyx
  • Nigel Gavin
  • Chimuka
  • Karen Hunter
  • Eoin Duignan & Jon Sanders
  • Prosad
  • Matiu Te Huki
  • Carmen Salvador
  • Tripinstumble
  • Maia
  • Marco Polo
  • Karma-EclectiKa
  • Diwata
  • Redwood
  • MudFaery Soup
  • Irie Vibes
  • Mama Yeva
  • Bazaar

Workshops - KISS 2013

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Bokken ( wooden sword ) - Giselle Demelchiore

Category: Move

Bokken ( wooden sword ) - Giselle Demelchiore

A Bokken, (bok (u), “wood”, and ken, “sword”) is a japanese wooden sword used for training. It is usually...

Surya Namaskar - Lauren Scruton

Category: Move

Surya Namaskar - Lauren Scruton

Salutation to the Sun Lauren Scruton: 500 hr Yoga Teacher Certification completed 2010 though Moksha Yog...

Nurturing Positivity - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Category: Holistic

Nurturing Positivity - Anahata Yoga Retreat

A positive mind is the source of health, abundance and peace.  This workshop will include yogic move...

Stephen Benge

Category: Circus

Stephen Benge

Stephen has performed over the last five years at Canberra fringe festival, Dragon Dreaming, Regrowth, Ki...

KaytiBunny Roberts

Category: Circus

KaytiBunny Roberts

BRINGING SACRED SWING CIRCUS TO LUMINATE FESTIVAL 2013... Kayti ’Bunny’ Roberts is a one-of-a-kind c...

Rewi Elffyre

Category: Circus

Rewi Elffyre

BRINGING SACRED SWING CIRCUS TO LUMINATE FESTIVAL 2013... Rewi Elffyre has travelled far and wide en...

10-POINT WELLNESS - THE BRAIN AND THE PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND…

Category: Health

10-POINT WELLNESS - THE BRAIN AND THE PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND   MENTAL/EMOTIONAL BODY– Dr. Sam Shay DC

10-Point Wellness - The Chemical Body: Brain, Toxins, Nutrition & Breakfast – Dr. Sam Shay DC10-Point...

Songwriting, Singing and Performance – Karen Hunter

Category: Soundz

Songwriting, Singing and Performance – Karen Hunter

A workshop to play with creative self expression through music, voice and extroversion... Karen has been ...

"Play here and now"- Nigel Gavin

Category: Arts & Culture

"Play here and now"- Nigel Gavin

“Improvising is a skill that brings one’s attention to the present moment.” Some of the best fun we can h...

Rohana Weaver

Category: Circus

Rohana Weaver

Rohana is a talented choregrapher and artist who has been performing and teaching workshops in NZ an...

African Drumming - Jimi Dale

Category: Soundz

African Drumming - Jimi Dale

We all are made of Earth, Water, Fire and Air. This session is a taste of the ceremonial music of Zimbabw...

Ryan Walker

Category: Circus

Ryan Walker

Ryan has taught workshops and performed at festivals across New Zealand. Most recently he has&n...

Health and the Human mind - Dave and Lisa Lewis

Category: Health

Health and the Human mind - Dave and Lisa Lewis

In this session, we look at the mental, emotional and psychical mechanisms that control our lives. We exa...

Twisty Twinz

Category: Circus

Twisty Twinz

Can you guess who's who?? This identical twin duo will wow you with their TWINcredible Acrobati...

EMPOWERING LOCAL FOOD RESILIENCE - Robina McCurdy

Category: Organic

EMPOWERING LOCAL FOOD RESILIENCE - Robina McCurdy

Robina will share a permaculture-based strategy for food security which she facilitates with local commun...

Radio Interview

Radio NZ feature at Luminate 2012

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