Ataahua Art · Creativity, culture & wellbeing
Make space to
create & connect.
Art workshops, cultural experiences and creative retreats on land and at sea. Find time for yourself, connection with others and art to take home.
Explore Ataahua
Three ways to bring
more art into your life.
Come for a creative moment. Leave with something meaningful — a new skill, a shared story or a piece of art.
Create at sea
Art Cruises
Make room to unwind with hands-on creativity, cultural learning and connection on our cruise retreats.
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Create together
Art & Wellness
Welcoming workshops for individuals, schools, workplace teams and community groups. Begin wherever you are.
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Take creativity home
Art & Gifts
Discover Ataahua artworks and explore our growing collection of creative products, resources and gifts.
Browse the shop ↗For your people
A creative space
for every kind of group.
From making poi to exploring colour and texture, our workshops bring people together to learn, share and create at their own pace.
21–25 June & 13–17 July 2027
HĀ – Matariki
Cruise Retreat
A welcoming Māori New Year retreat for everyone. Share creativity, cultural connection and renewal at sea, departing Brisbane.
Explore HĀ Brisbane →Sydney sailings: 21–25 May 2027 — Sydney to Auckland; 27 June–1 July 2027 — departing Sydney with a stop at Moreton Island. Both sailings are open to everyone. Explore HĀ Sydney and register your interest →
Creative programmes by Ataahua Art. Cruise travel and cabin bookings managed by Sail Away Holidays.
A little time for you
Women’s retreats
Space to rest, create and reconnect — at sea and in Samoa.
Women’s cruise retreat
Anchored Within
Reclaim your calm in the perimenopause storm through creativity, connection and time at sea.
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Samoa · Women’s retreat
Women’s Retreat Samoa
24–30 November 2027 · Six nights
Wellness, culture, art and laughter at Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa. Come as you are.
Discover Samoa →More details coming soon. Explore each retreat to enquire, or browse our land retreats.
Art with purpose · Since 2014
Rooted in culture.
Made for connection.
Ataahua Art is a Queensland social enterprise founded by artist and creative facilitator Adele Hauwai-Faifua. Creativity, cultural connection and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do.
Our work reaches across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific — through workshops, community programmes, artworks and time together at sea.
Meet Adele & discover our story →Business partners
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A little inspiration,
from us to you.
Workshop dates, retreat news and creative inspiration from Ataahua Art.
Have a group or creative idea in mind? Let’s talk.