Tradies Burnout Recovery Programme
Designed for Blokes who keep NZ running
Programme Overview
You’ve been carrying a lot. It’s okay to put it down for a while
The trades are demanding. Long hours, physical pressure, tight deadlines, and the expectation to just get on with it. For a lot of blokes in the industry, there’s no space to admit when things are getting on top of them — let alone step back and do something about it.
At Gracepoint, we’ve created a programme specifically for tradespeople who are running on empty. Set on Great Barrier Island, far from the noise of everyday life, it’s a place to stop, breathe, and find your feet again — without judgement, and without any pressure to be anyone other than yourself.
Recovery looks a lot like a good week out here.
Great Barrier Island isn’t a conference room. It’s bush, coastline, and open water — and we’ve built the programme around what tradies actually enjoy doing.
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Fishing
- Surfing
- Diving and Snorkling
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Kayaking
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Paddleboarding
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Sailing
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Coastal walks & Hikes
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Golf
This isn’t a cookie-cutter wellness programme. Every Gracepoint experience is personalised — tailored to where you’re at, what you need, and what recovery actually looks like for you.
No two programmes are the same. We work with you to build something that fits your situation, your schedule, and your needs.
We meet you where you are — no expectations, no pressure. Just a safe space to breathe, rest, and talk when you’re ready.
Access to experienced therapists, pastoral support, and wellness guidance throughout your stay.
Sometimes recovery is a family thing. Talk to us if you need to bring your partner or kids along — we can work with that.
Programme Includes:
This is a residential programme that includes access to the following services.
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Self-contained accommodation or cabin with shared facilities
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Full catering by onsite chefs
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Wi-fi access
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Outdoor activities
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Quiet time in nature
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*Counselling/Life coaching
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Pastoral care
Programme length 1–4 weeks. Because every journey is different, we’ll talk through your situation and work out what fits. We can sort flights too.
To give you an estimate, allow for around $2k for 7 nights. (This includes full catering and accommodation)
*Counselling is an optional add-on, and is not included in the base programme fee.
Who is it for:
Tradies 30+. Builders, sparkies, plumbers, roofers, concreters — any bloke in the industry who’s been running too hard for too long. If your mate needs it too, bring him.
“Life can be hard, and at times we all need help to find our way again.”
You Don’t Have to Go It Alone
We know reaching out isn’t always easy — especially in an industry that prides itself on toughness. But burnout isn’t weakness. It’s what happens when strong people carry too much for too long.
Gracepoint works alongside established New Zealand support networks and our team is experienced in walking with people through the hard stuff — with compassion, discretion, and no judgement whatsoever.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the programme, you’ll feel more grounded, rested, and ready to get back to work and life with a clearer head and more in the tank. You’ll leave with practical tools for managing pressure, recognising your limits, and protecting your wellbeing for the long haul.
And when you get home, we don’t just cut you loose — post-programme support is available to make sure what you’ve gained actually sticks.
Why Great Barrier
There’s something about being out here that does the work before anything else does. No traffic. No noise. No one making demands on your time. Just bush, sea, and the kind of stillness that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Gracepoint sits within the wider Orama community at Karaka Bay — a place that has been offering rest and restoration to New Zealanders for over 60 years. That legacy of welcome and healing is woven into everything we do.
Premium Accommodation
Choose the fully self-contained beachfront cottage, newly renovated and set in a private, tranquil location, perfect for rest, reflection, and recovery. Or one of the Bayview Studio’s in the main lodge, with stunning bay views and a second-storey veranda an ideal space to relax and recharge.
Private cabin with shared bathroom
Often called the “best view in the bay,” our Historic Whalers Cabins offer simple, comfortable accommodation with shared bathroom facilities. While they focus on the basics, the stunning outlook makes them a perfect choice for rest and reflection.
Full catering by onsite chefs
Our chefs at Gracepoint prepare meals with care and packed with flavour. Served buffet style in the community dining room.
Think this could be for you?
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Two minutes. Tell us a bit about where you’re at, and we’ll get back to you to talk through what’s right for you.
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Introducing the Gracepoint Fund
Cost shouldn’t be what stops you. You may be eligible for a wellness grant.