About the workshops and facilitators
DR PHILIP JAMIESON - ZEALANDIA, THE LOST HEART OF LEMURIA: ANCIENT LANDS, SUNKEN WORLDS, AND CAYCE'S PROPHECIES
Researcher on Ancient Cultures, Mythology, Animal Welfare, Spirituality
Beneath the waters you are sailing lies something extraordinary: a hidden continent, 95% submerged, hiding in plain sight for centuries. Zealandia, Earth's mysterious eighth continent, was only officially recognised by science in recent years. But according to the visionary readings of Edgar Cayce, one of the twentieth century's most enduring psychic voices, this drowned landmass may be far more than a geological curiosity. It may be the last visible fragment of a civilisation lost to memory: Lemuria.
In this compelling and thought-provoking session, Philip Jamieson takes you on a journey that bridges hard science, ancient myth, and prophetic vision, asking what it means that you are, right now, sailing directly over the heart of this ancient, submerged world. Edgar Cayce spoke of two lost continents: Atlantis and Lemuria. He suggested the scattered islands of the Pacific are simply the mountaintops of a once-great Lemurian civilisation, drowned beneath the waves at the end of the last Ice Age. Who were the survivors of that cataclysm? And what did they carry forward into the cultures we know today?
New Zealand's own ancient memory, the Waitaha people, the mysterious red-haired Urukehu (drawing on the research of Freddy Silva), and the extraordinary star-navigation traditions of Polynesian seafarers, which may preserve the living memory of a far older maritime civilisation. Explores Māori creation cosmology (Te Kore, Te Pō, Te Ao) as a profound, encoded map of cosmic origins, and turns to Cayce's own South Pacific readings, in which he pointed to this very region as ground zero for a coming shift in the Earth's activity.
Is New Zealand's remarkable seismic and volcanic activity simply geology at work — or something Cayce foresaw nearly a century ago?
Philip brings the threads together with a question for every person on this voyage: what does it mean to remember Lemuria — not just as ancient history, but as something alive in us still? As you sail these waters, above a sunken world once thought to be the cradle of an ancient wisdom, what exactly are we being called to remember?
This is a session that will change the way you see the ocean beneath your feet for the rest of the voyage.
Dr Philip Jamieson is a retired former academic and researcher who now pursues his interests in ancient cultures, mythology, animal welfare, spirituality and the environment. With undergraduate degrees majoring in Anthropology, his interdisciplinary doctorate crossed the fields of history, philosophy and law. A cross-pollinator of ideas, he has been widely published over the past 30 years across a range of disciplines and interests, contributing to numerous journals and magazines. Based in Sydney, Australia, he has been a frequent traveller in pursuit of his quest for greater understanding.
JO GILLIES - BENEATH THE SURFACE: NEW ZEALAND'S MYSTERIES, SECRETS & THE MISSING PIECES
Architect, Truthseeker and Rabbit Hole Excavator
New Zealand centres around some of the world's biggest conspiracy theories and facts. From the billionaires and tech moguls quietly building underground bunkers in New Zealand seemingly insurance policies against a collapsing world. Fortified buildings, high-tech compounds for the ultra-wealthy. NZ has even opened a fast-track residency path for anyone willing to invest NZ$5 million. But the most chilling detail isn't the bunkers themselves, it's what one documentary maker discovered when he went looking for them: entire gated communities of multi-million-dollar mansions, standing completely empty.
From there, the story climbs south — to Antarctica. Almost every major operation on the world's most secretive continent is supplied through one New Zealand city, making it the literal gateway to a landmass that conspiracy culture has spent decades wrapping in Nazi bases, hollow-earth theories, and lost civilisations. Then there's the ground itself. When Christchurch was devastated by earthquakes, a theory spread that a secretive US atmospheric research program had somehow triggered the disaster. Seismologists shut it down fast, but the theory refuses to die, because New Zealand's seismic drama feels almost scripted for a conspiracy plot. New Zealand is one of five nations inside a global intelligence-sharing alliance exposed by Edward Snowden - a network that, according to leaked documents, monitors the very citizens of the countries involved. Many Kiwis have no idea their small, friendly nation is wired into one of the most powerful surveillance architectures on Earth.
And perhaps, the thread that ties it all together: Operation Paperclip. Antarctic research supposedly continued by scientists smuggled out of postwar Germany is the reason that gateway city exists at all. Believe it or not, this will be one fascinating presentation.
Jo is one of Australia's leading architects designing homes and commercial spaces around the principles of sacred geometry. Certain proportions, patterns and forms don't just look beautiful, they resonate. She has spoken on TEDx about the masculine and feminine principles hidden in design, and her work sits at the intersection most architects never go near. But it's what sits behind the architecture that makes Jo one of the most fascinating voices on the alternative research circuit. Jo doesn't just study hidden patterns in buildings. She's spent years pulling at the hidden patterns in history, power, and her own family. The story of her father, a man whose past turns out to be far less ordinary than she was raised to believe. There's her own experience, one she's only recently begun to speak about publicly, of what happens when a mind becomes the subject of study rather than the one doing the studying. She doesn't lead with these things. She lets them surface, layer by layer, the way she'd walk you through a building — and by the end, you understand why she went looking for the truth in the first place. Jo's instinct to keep pulling the thread until the whole tapestry moves is what makes Jo such a formidable researcher. She reads the documents, follows the money, cross-checks the names, and always, always brings the receipts.
DAVID TREW together with DEBORAH McGOVAN and IAN WRIGLEY
Breathwork and Sound Frequency Healers/Wisdom Weavers
In the far southwest of Aotearoa lies Piopiotahi, Milford Sound, a place of immense mountains, ancient water and extraordinary stillness. Its name recalls the story of a lone piopio bird that flew to the fiord to mourn the death of Māui, sending its song into the towering cliffs where its echoes became part of the landscape.
Inspired by this powerful story and the elemental beauty of Fiordland, David Trew, Deborah McGovern and Ian Wrigley invite you into an immersive journey of transformational breathwork, live sound and deep inner listening.
Just as sound travels across the dark waters of Piopiotahi and returns from the mountains changed, this session invites you to listen for the echoes held within your own body, the memories of those who came before you, the emotions that have never fully found a voice, and the deeper wisdom that can only be heard when everything else becomes quiet.
Through conscious connected breath, voice, drums, singing bowls and resonant frequencies, David, Deb and Ian will create a powerful soundscape designed to soften the nervous system, release stored emotion and open space for remembrance, reconciliation and renewal.
The breath becomes the wind moving through the fiord. The sound becomes the call travelling across the water. The body becomes the landscape in which old echoes can finally be heard, felt and released.
As we journey through one of the most ancient and awe-inspiring environments on Earth, Ancestral Echoes offers an opportunity to honour what has shaped you, let go of what no longer needs to be carried, and return to the quiet strength that has always lived beneath the surface.
David Trew
David guides powerful sessions in transformational breathwork, a conscious, connected breathing practice that supports deep healing, emotional release and reconnection to self. Through his work with Spirit Breathwork, David shares the medicine of breath as a bridge between spirit and body, sound and silence, self and source.
Having travelled the world studying a range of spiritual traditions and meditation techniques, David's down-to-earth nature brings a grounded and heart-centred presence to his work. His sessions invite participants into a deeply restorative state where breath becomes a pathway to clarity, inner peace and expanded awareness.
David is also the creator of LuvDrops, a simple yet powerful app designed to share love and connection. With a tap, you can let someone know you are thinking of them, send a daily drop of love, or schedule reminders for meaningful moments. His vision is simple, that small acts of heart-based connection can ripple out and change the world.
Now based on Sydney’s Central Coast, David is also a valued member of the Cosmic Consciousness Ground Crew team, supporting the collective energy of the community while guiding others back to the wisdom of the breath.
Deborah McGovan
With almost four decades in differing worlds and modalities of healing, Deborah McGovan continues to pursue her passion with not only supporting others as they traverse their own healing journey’s and end of life care, but that of the land too.
Deborah is a Lightworker that holds beautiful safe and sacred space as an Intuitive Somatic Bodyworker and energy healer, Crystal Bowl Sound, voice activation Healer/ Facilitator, Earth Healer/ Keeper, Soul Midwife and Psychopmp.
Deb’s Celtic heritage holds many keys and links in this current timeline, from the Sacred Stones of Ancient Britain and Ireland, to her connection here to the land, the waters and Lemurian memories. Through each of her practices, she weaves her gifts to support and guide others through sacred Journeys and ceremonies, using ancient and traditional methods as those of the ancestors which includes the whales, the animals and Mother Earth herself…whilst supporting others to discover the essence of who they truly are and embrace all that is innately held within so they too ,RE-member!
Ian Wrigley
Over the past 14 years, Ian has transformed his life and also reignited his love of Bodywork as-well as incorporating, Crystal Bowl sound healing and workshop facilitation. He is a staunch and passionate advocate of Land Keeping and healing and has a deep connection and way of communication with the native animals on the land he calls home on Bundjalung Country
With four decades as a Massage Therapist / Bodyworker, Ian was an Integral player in the initiation of the Sunshine Coast’s first Cancer Care centre and his innate caring, passion and dedication for the well being of others has never faltered. He has facilitated and lead Heartworks for Couples and Ho’oponopono workshops along with his wife Deb and with his gentle and calming nature, Ian has the ability to hold sacred and safe space for others which is felt by those that come into his field.
As a Marine Chemist, Ian’s connection to the ocean and it’s inhabitants still remains strong, however it’s his connection to the land and it's tendering which has his heart. Currently Ian is preparing for the birth of a Healing Centre and Retreat Space for like minds and souls. He holds a strong values and vision and has truly embraced the concept of conscious alignment and collaboration with others who are walking similar paths.
MARCUS DABB - YOUR HIDDEN BLUEPRINT: NUMBERS, GEOMETRY & THE SELF, WHAT'S YOUR ARCHETYPE?
Quantum Mindset & Archetype Facilitator
As we journey through the extraordinary landscapes of New Zealand, it's the perfect opportunity to explore another landscape, the one within. In this immersive workshop, numerologist and sacred geometry practitioner Marcus Dabb invites you to discover what your own numbers reveal about who you really are. Nine primary patterns underlie everything, from the natural world to the human experience.
Using your birth date as a starting point, Marcus will guide you through the nine core numerology archetypes, each one revealing unique strengths, challenges and life purpose. You'll uncover not only what your number means, but where its hidden gift lies and where its shadow may quietly influence your path.
Marcus will then bring these archetypes to life through sacred geometry, revealing the ancient geometric forms that resonate with each number and transforming abstract concepts into something you can see, understand and feel.
By the end of the session, you'll have calculated your own core number live in the room and gained a deeper appreciation of the patterns shaping your life, perhaps recognising strengths you hadn't fully embraced, or habits you've been repeating without realising.
Whether you arrive simply curious or seeking deeper self-understanding, you'll leave this workshop with fresh insight into yourself and your fellow travellers, an ideal companion to a journey through one of the world's most inspiring and mysterious landscapes.
Marcus Dabb has spent more than a decade helping people uncover the deeper patterns that shape their lives through the ancient wisdom of numerology, astrology and sacred geometry. Based in the Blue Mountains, he has guided hundreds of people to better understand their unique strengths, challenges and life purpose using these timeless symbolic systems.
Drawing on the teachings of Pythagoras, Jungian psychology and the archetypal languages that have inspired seekers for thousands of years, Marcus has a rare ability to make complex esoteric concepts both practical and accessible. Whether exploring the mathematics of the soul through numerology, the celestial blueprint revealed by astrology, or the profound beauty of sacred geometry, his work encourages people to recognise the hidden order woven through both nature and their own lives.
An experienced educator, retreat facilitator and speaker, Marcus has delivered workshops throughout Australia, creating transformative experiences that combine insight with genuine self-discovery. His engaging, down-to-earth teaching style empowers people not only to understand themselves more deeply, but also to appreciate the unique path and potential of those around them.
On the New Zealand Wonders & Mysteries Cruise, Marcus invites guests to discover the remarkable patterns hidden within their own birth date, revealing how numbers, symbols and sacred geometry can illuminate the gifts, lessons and purpose encoded within every life. You can find out about Marcus' work HERE.
JOSIE THOMSON - FINDING YOUR INNER COMPASS: VALUES, BELIEFS, WORDS & THE REALITY YOU CREATE
Quantum Consciousness Facilitator and Energy Healer
In this practical workshop, master coach Josie Thomson will help you reconnect with the inner compass that quietly shapes every decision, relationship and opportunity in your life. Together you'll explore how your core values influence the choices you make, how inherited beliefs may be steering you without your awareness, and how the words you speak, both aloud and internally, become the architecture of your reality.
As we journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Aotearoa, New Zealand, a land shaped by ancient pathways, master navigators and a deep connection to nature, you'll be invited to reflect on your own inner navigation system. Just as every great voyage begins with a trusted compass, this workshop offers an opportunity to rediscover the values and wisdom that guide your own path.
Through powerful insights, practical exercises and moments of personal reflection, you'll begin to recognise the hidden patterns that either keep you stuck or move you towards a more authentic and fulfilling life. You'll leave with greater clarity about what truly matters to you, renewed confidence in your own inner wisdom, and simple tools to consciously create a future that is aligned with who you really are.
If you are seeking to live with greater purpose and intention, this workshop offers a gentle yet profound invitation to rediscover your true north, while travelling through one of the world's most inspiring places to reflect on where your own journey has led you.
Josie Thomson is one of Australia's most respected transformational coaches, renowned for helping people create lasting change by aligning their values, beliefs and inner dialogue with the life they truly want to live. A Master Certified Coach (MCC), an accreditation held by only a small percentage of coaches worldwide, Josie has spent more than two decades guiding thousands of individuals, leaders and organisations through profound personal and professional transformation.
A two-time cancer survivor and thriver of three near-death experiences, Josie brings a rare depth of wisdom to her work, blending neuroscience, mindfulness, intuitive leadership and quantum consciousness into an approach that is both practical and deeply transformative. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: our reality is shaped not only by what happens to us, but by the meaning we give it and the choices we make in response.
An internationally recognised speaker, trainer and mentor, Josie has worked with large corporate clients, while also supporting countless individuals to reconnect with their purpose, resilience and authentic voice. Whether speaking to corporate leaders or those on a personal journey of awakening, she has a remarkable ability to translate complex ideas into practical insights that inspire lasting change.