Event Guide

Wednesday 12pm - 2pm at Front Lawn

Accessible, open to all ages and abilities, beginners and experienced.

Workshop

Kid-Friendly

Thursday 12pm - 2pm at Front Lawn

Accessible, open to all ages and abilities, beginners and experienced.

Workshop

Kid-Friendly

Wednesday 2pm - 12:39am at The ARTery @ The Hub

Get fingered in a loo of risqué creativity. We're transforming nails into art that'll leave you gushing. Get in the glory holes. All genders can get a femme-coded, miniature work of art on the tips. Share a moment of vulnerability, the profound power of finger to finger connection. "Glory Nails" – where art meets shart! Let us nail you. Graffiti encouraged.

Health & Wellness

18+ (Sexual Content)

Wednesday 6pm - 8pm at Centre Camp

Come one, come all! Experience the weird wonderful talents of the paddock on stage and celebrate the first day of the burn. Want to join in? Rock up onsite and show us what you got! Some musical instruments may be available.

Performance

Wednesday 6pm - 6:35pm at Centre Camp

Welcome Home! Shed your spiky, chewy exterior and get pulpy with us. Warning: contains pineapple

Food & Drink • Party • Health & Wellness

Wednesday 9pm - 9:50pm at Centre Camp

Kiwiburn on Ice (The Musical) recounts the adventures of first-time burners Flergus, Jolly and Rangitikei local Richard. Relive memories of your first Kiwiburn as you laugh, cry and sing along! Experience the ups and the downs, the new friendships, the sensory overload and many other surprises along the way. It’s the best ice-based musical you’ll see this summer!

* Ice not guaranteed

Performance • Music

All day Thursday, Friday and Saturday roaming around

Vibrator Racing is going old school. Taking it back to the back alley. No sponsored content, no VIP area, no class, and even more corruption. If you can find us, then bring something cool to throw in the kitty. Winner takes all. Cheating will “not” be tolerated, bribes will “Not” be accepted.

*bribery is encouraged but does not guarantee victory.

Games • Performance

18+ (Sexual Content)

All day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers

Need to let go? Come and place your hands on the board and let the fairies take your worries away

Spiritual & Healing

All day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers

Need some guidance? Come and check out our Oracle cards and give yourself a reading

Spiritual & Healing

Thursday 9am - 10am at Littles' Playhouse

Pregnant? Thinking about getting pregnant or fleshly thrust into the world of parenting? First time camping with kids? Come for a hang out/playdate and chat with the parents of Littles Playhouse . Q&A style. Think of a question.

Discussion / Conversation

Kid-Friendly

Thursday 10am at Coffeeholm

Back by popular demand, traditional scandiweigian coffee, served for you in the bell tent by your favorite historically accurate viking-pirates. Skål!

Food & Drink

Thursday 10am - 11am at Littles' Playhouse

Come join the crafty creativity and make a purrfect wee set of cat ears 🐱. Soft and velvety, exotic colours for our future felines. For all ages 3 and over. Parents of those between 3-6 encouraged to hang about for a little of the trickier, stickier bits! for a max. of 20 participants.

Arts & Crafts

Kid-Friendly

Thursday 11:30am - 12:30pm at Coffeeholm

Together we’ll embark on a journey to map out pathways of sexual pleasure, exploring the unique "snakes and ladders" of arousal. You'll gain valuable insights into your desires, preferences, and how to communicate them effectively. You’ll walk away with your own personalised “board game of desires”, helping you navigate connection with yourself & others - now and into the future.

Workshop

18+ (Sexual Content)

Thursday 1pm - 2pm at Camp Rock

New to the wall? No worries! Come join our Beginner Bouldering Basics workshop, where we’ll cover everything you need to start climbing with confidence. Whether you've never set foot on a climbing wall or are just starting out, this is a space for everyone to learn the ropes (or lack thereof)! With friendly guidance from experienced climbers, you’ll be finding that inner monkey in no time.

Workshop

Thursday and Friday 1pm at Coffeeholm

A hands on crafting experience to learn a new skill and put it into practice. (jewellery and project based).

Thursday and Friday at 1pm

Arts & Crafts

Thursday 2pm - 2:50pm at Centre Camp

Kiwiburn on Ice (The Musical) recounts the adventures of first-time burners Flergus, Jolly and Rangitikei local Richard. Relive memories of your first Kiwiburn as you laugh, cry and sing along! Experience the ups and the downs, the new friendships, the sensory overload and many other surprises along the way. It’s the best ice-based musical you’ll see this summer!

* Ice not guaranteed

Performance • Music

Thursday 2:30pm - 5pm at The Cypher

Poetry is like rap, so let's write some stuff that slaps. The Cypher likes rhymes and so do I. So come listen to low-key background beats while I teach. We'd love to help you learn, maybe write your own poem. Ideas and mentorship provided, and now you're invited.

(Translation: Poetry workshop where a guy talks about poetry styles and structure, then guides you through writing one if you want to)

Workshop • Arts & Crafts

Thursday 3pm - 5pm at Swing Fling

Heating up your afternoon with afro-sounds like afrobeats, dancehall, amapiano and more. To add more pep in your dance step, we got espresso martinis. Non-alcoholic option might be available. (Sorry, no house music here.)

Music • Party

Thursday 3pm at Coffeeholm

Hey dudes, looking around at the world there are a lot of masc folk not doing too hot, and taking out their frustrations on the people around them. Let's have a chat over some coffee (provided) about our struggles, what positive masculinity looks like in 2025, and how we can support each other. Respectfully asking for masc-identifying folk only.

Discussion / Conversation • Workshop

Thursday 3pm - 5pm at Centre Camp

Empowerment self-defence teaches you how to avoid, recognise, resist and recover from violence in a trauma-sensitive way. Learn simple and effective physical skills for protecting yourself, and gain confidence through discussions about healthy relationships, boundary setting and your rights. The course is designed to be inclusive and empowering for everyone. (Ages 16+)

Workshop • Discussion / Conversation • Health & Wellness

Thursday 6pm - 8pm at Centre Camp

Kiwiburn artists and all art lovers are invited to come have a wine and nibble of cheese (non-alcoholic and vegan offerings too) with all your other Paddock artists, Art volunteers and crew.

Food & Drink • Arts & Crafts

Thursday 8pm at Coffeeholm

Grab a flagon, get cosy inside our bell tent, ready to lose yourself in a night of rum-soaked revelry, raw harmonies, and the untamed spirit of the sea. With guitars in hand and voices raised high, we’ll summon the soul of sailors past. Come for the shanties, stay for the legend.

Music

Friday and Thursday 9pm at Coffeeholm

Chai in the Coffeeholm bell tent. At least the seventh tastiest chai on the paddock, served by the most traditional and authentic coffee-loving viking trash pirates.

Food & Drink • Chillout

Thursday 10pm at Peace and Love

Immersive interactive electric video projected theater. Come dance nude in our pixel storms of light. Moments of extreme beauty will be created. All camera and computer created imagery is strictly only available to the co creator; you.

Performance

18+

Camp's Featured Event!

Friday 12am

Example Event Please Ignore

All day Thursday, Friday and Saturday roaming around

Vibrator Racing is going old school. Taking it back to the back alley. No sponsored content, no VIP area, no class, and even more corruption. If you can find us, then bring something cool to throw in the kitty. Winner takes all. Cheating will “not” be tolerated, bribes will “Not” be accepted.

*bribery is encouraged but does not guarantee victory.

Games • Performance

18+ (Sexual Content)

All day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers

Need to let go? Come and place your hands on the board and let the fairies take your worries away

Spiritual & Healing

All day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers

Need some guidance? Come and check out our Oracle cards and give yourself a reading

Spiritual & Healing

All day Friday and Saturday at Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers

Pop down to Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers camp and pick up a homemade MOOP bag to take with you on your journey around the paddock

Health & Wellness

Camp's Featured Event!

Friday 10am at Coffeeholm

We serve you the hot bean juice, and in exchange, you tell us a tall tale from the high seas of the paddock. We want to hear all the scuttlebutt and shenanigans that have been afoot. Embellishments encouraged. Ahoy!

Food & Drink • Discussion / Conversation

Friday 10am - 11am at Swing Fling

Being a slut IS a workout. Shamelessly own your sluttiness by wearing whatever the fuck you want and thrusting your hips with attitude. Yes, there will be squats.

Music • Workshop

18+

Friday 11:30am - 1pm at the forest

Trees are our friends! Let's dance with them 😀 Come along and learn a soothing, nature inspired dance that will momentarily clense your burner soul. Easy to learn, this workshop will give you a well earned reprieve in the calm of the forest. Oh, and bring with you an item that is special to you - you'll see why!

Workshop • Performance • Health & Wellness

Friday 12pm at Camp Rock

Get Your Rocks Off is an inclusive workshop where everyone’s welcome to share their thoughts, experiences, and questions on kink, relationships, intimacy and self love. No matter if you're a seasoned pro in the kink lifestyle or a curious newbie, this is your safe, non-judgmental space to chat and learn. Bring your vessels for tea, coffee and biscuits.

Discussion / Conversation • Chillout

18+ (BDSM, Sexual Content)

Thursday and Friday 1pm at Coffeeholm

A hands on crafting experience to learn a new skill and put it into practice. (jewellery and project based).

Thursday and Friday at 1pm

Arts & Crafts

Friday 1pm - 2pm at Camp Rock

Already know your way around the wall but looking to refine your skills? Our workshop for intermediates is just the spot to level up! We’ll be getting into techniques, working on movement, and playing with some problem-solving that’s a step up from the basics. Come get some tips, meet other climbers, and enjoy some time on the bouldering wall. Grab your climbing shoes and let’s get climbing!

Workshop

Friday 2pm - 2:50pm at Front Lawn

Ever wanted to try Dungeons and Dragons but not sure where to start? Come along to a character creation session where we'll go over how to make your own Dungeons and Dragons 5e character.

Workshop

Friday 3:15pm - 5:15pm at Centre Camp

Welcome to the first live dungeons and dragons session at Kiwiburn. We'll be doing a new campaign with people from the paddock and create an exciting tale about a lock. A bored iron lock on a door in a forest. It is a magical lock, which only opens with a key that has never been used before.

It will be a mixture of high fantasy meets Disney, to create a relatable cast of characters that'll be easy for anyone to follow along.

Games

Friday 7pm - 10pm at Swing Fling

Prepare for an electrifying night and immerse yourself in a world of enchantment as the memorizing performers from all around the paddock take the stage and deliver a dazzling spectacle.

Join us for a fun-filled evening, BYO blanket, pillow, and don't forget your vessel as the bar will be serving cocktails.

Performance • Music • Party

18+ (Alcohol, Sexual Content)

Camp's Featured Event!

Friday 7pm - 8pm at Centre Camp

Trash Renaissance Fair Wearable Art Showcase!!

See the fabulous creations or walk the catwalk yourself

Prepare to be amazed

Arts & Crafts

Friday 9pm at The Pheasant

Bring your butts to compete in the best sport that's not (yet) in the Olympics. In memory of one of the greatest butts we've ever had the honour of wrestling.

May also include the wrestling of socks.

Games

Friday and Thursday 9pm at Coffeeholm

Chai in the Coffeeholm bell tent. At least the seventh tastiest chai on the paddock, served by the most traditional and authentic coffee-loving viking trash pirates.

Food & Drink • Chillout

Friday 10pm - 11pm at Centre Camp

Dress down and groove to some tunes as the clock strikes midnight! Accessories? Yes, please! Dress to a level you're comfortable. BYOBS (Bring-your-own-birthday-suit)

Party • Music

18+

All day Thursday, Friday and Saturday roaming around

Vibrator Racing is going old school. Taking it back to the back alley. No sponsored content, no VIP area, no class, and even more corruption. If you can find us, then bring something cool to throw in the kitty. Winner takes all. Cheating will “not” be tolerated, bribes will “Not” be accepted.

*bribery is encouraged but does not guarantee victory.

Games • Performance

18+ (Sexual Content)

All day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers

Need to let go? Come and place your hands on the board and let the fairies take your worries away

Spiritual & Healing

All day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers

Need some guidance? Come and check out our Oracle cards and give yourself a reading

Spiritual & Healing

All day Friday and Saturday at Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers

Pop down to Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers camp and pick up a homemade MOOP bag to take with you on your journey around the paddock

Health & Wellness

Camp's Featured Event!

Sunday 10am - 1pm at Centre Camp

Whether you're just waking up or about to take a snooze after an epic burn night, chill out with us for a bit to some acoustic tunes. This is an open mic session with walk-ins only. No signup required. Musical instruments will be available, but no technician onsite.

Music • Performance • Chillout

Kid-Friendly

Saturday 11am at The Pudgy Dragon

Gather aboard The Pudgy Dragon (outside the temple) for your morning dose of Coffeeholm's world famous pirated coffee with live music. Any human or instrument is welcome to join this leisurely jam session.

Food & Drink • Music

Saturday 11:30am at Camp Rock

Hitting Rock Bottom is our cozy hangout to just chill, vibe, and be yourself. Feeling low, navigating mental health waves, or just need a break? We're here with open arms. Dive into heart-to-heart chats, swap coping tips, and soak up good vibes. This is a safe space to lift each other up and recharge. Coffee, tea, biscuits available so bring your vessels.

Discussion / Conversation • Chillout • Health & Wellness

Saturday 1pm - 2pm at Camp Rock

Calling all rock ninjas! Our Advanced Bouldering is where the serious climbers get to play. This isn’t a formal workshop, think of it as a climbing party for the high-level crowd! Come show off, push your limits, and connect with other climbers who live and breathe the wall. We’ll have challenging routes and plenty of chances to throw down some epic moves. So, bring your A-game!

Workshop

Saturday 1pm - 5pm at The Pheasant

Welcome back to The Pheasants' annual lawn games extravaganza. With SPORTSBALL!© (all the games everywhere all at once), pro Mölkky tournament, Chicken Fighting, sock wrestling, and more! Featuring Music You Know The Words To (tm) and fancy drinks.

Games • Party • Music

Camp's Featured Event!

All day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers

Need to let go? Come and place your hands on the board and let the fairies take your worries away

Spiritual & Healing

All day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Warm Fuzzy Doodleboppers

Need some guidance? Come and check out our Oracle cards and give yourself a reading

Spiritual & Healing

Sunday 1pm - 4pm at Swing Fling

Welcome to Sunday Mass!

Our Church is a bit different than what you're used to. Certainly it is more syrupy. We're not into scripture and flagellation, but there will be gluttony and temptation. Sunday Mass welcomes saints, sinners, and everyone in between. The Nuns will be serving up hot pancakes, chilled mimosas, and sparkling disco tunes. Come in your Sunday best and prepare to repent.

Food & Drink • Music • Spiritual & Healing

18+ (Alcohol, BDSM)

Sunday 2pm - 4pm at Centre Camp

Burner Representatives from Regional Burns and Micro Events around the world come and ask questions from the paddock

Talk / Lecture • Discussion / Conversation

Kid-Friendly

Sunday 4pm - 5pm at Centre Camp

Calling all Kiwiburn sticker collectors and enthusiasts! Join us to gift and swap your treasures unique and limited-run burner stickers. Bring your extras, seek out the stickers you've heard whispers of, and connect with others as passionate about the art and lore of burner stickers as you are. Whether you're hunting for a full set or just a few memorable pieces, this is your chance to discover and exchange with fellow Burners. Don’t miss out – bring your swaps and your sticker stories!

My idea defies your fallible ontology

Kid-Friendly

Sunday 9pm at The Pudgy Dragon

Chai on Coffeeholm's very own pirate ship - The Pudgy Dragon. At least the nineteenth tastiest chai on the paddock, served by the most traditional and authentic coffee-loving viking trash pirates.

Food & Drink

Sunday 9pm at the Temple Paddock

(R18+) Get all your left over energy and weirdness out after the Temple burn in the most extravagant out the gate variety show you've ever seen. Stage is open to all participants!!!

Come with an act ready or just prepared to watch and cheer along xx

Performance

18+ (Alcohol, BDSM, Sexual Content)