Sacred Island Whale Journeys

02/06/2026

We have decided due to airfare increases, fuel prices and fuel insecurity to postpone our 2026 Whale Journeys until 2027.
All enquiries to [email protected]

24/02/2026

'Eua 🏝

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www.sacredislandwhalejourneys.com

19/02/2026

13/02/2026

🐋 Whales come to 'Eua to birth their young in the safe waters of the ancient island.
🏝 Their sole purpose is to take care of their young. Helping them surface for air, tucking them under their wings for buoyancy and protection.
🐳 The whale tribe of Mumma, baby, brothers, sisters, Aunties, Grandmother's and cousins surround the mother and baby. Singing to each other and enjoying the warm waters and gentle swell.
💙 We have so much to learn from them and I am grateful we are able to connect with them with deep respect for their way of life
🙏 I thank them for their gentle and profound medicine and for the expansion and healing I have experienced since they first held me in their presence.
I hear them calling me back asking me to share their medicine.

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www.sacredislandwhalejourneys.com

🎥 Valentina

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12/02/2026

Our 2026 season is scheduled with 4 different Sacred Whale Journeys planned in September.
We are so excited to be creating a new 'Teepee camp' on Eua this year and a wonderful program full of connection, sacred sites, ancient trees, whale swims, beach fires and song circles
Our current offerings are -
A seed camp for concious backpackers.
A cultural exchange group.
A Sacred Whale Journey led by Chelita Zainey
A Kids Whale Adventure Camp in the N.Z school holidays
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Visit our website www.sacredislandwhalejourneys.com for details or email [email protected] for details.
We are also able to put together a Whale Journey for a group of 6 to 8 participants anytime during July or August 2026. Please email us to enquire.

12/09/2025

Tonight we celebrated 'Tahu Ua's' birthday. The baby whale Jimmy saw birthed last year on 12/9/25. We made a whale cake, ate umu, drunk Kava and sung with friends, guests, our host family, and the locals.
I feel so deeply immersed here now, my heart full of gratitude for this place, these people and the whales 🐋🎂🙏

10/09/2025

Today we visited the local primary school on Eua to donate items brought by our groups. We took two of the children from our second group with us Eli and Lily and their Nan Karen Phelps who is a school teacher.
It was wonderful to share about New Zealand and answer the children's questions we then shared national anthems. Lily even knew ours in sign language!
The kids then sung their Tongan anthem to us and in the last photo/video they are saying "Malo aupito, ofa atu" which means 'thankyou I love you'!
We then dropped a parcel of donated medical goods off the local hospital which they were very grateful for as we had tape for the rugby players injuries, wound dressing kits, and fabric dressing strips (which they had run out of)
One of our aims at Sacred Island Whale Adventure Retreats is to give back to and support the local communities here and we aim to develop relationships into the future so we can support this beautiful place and its people even more!
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More info on www.sacredislandretreats.com

09/09/2025

Retreat One is complete!
9 days of magical experiences on the beautiful island of Eua.
From ancient trees, crystal clear pools, smoking caves and stunning whales we have been humbled by it all and enriched by local culture and food.
Retreat Two starts tomorrow with calmer seas and whales all around 🐋🙏🌺