Aoraki Dragons is the Regional Sports Organisation that provides equipment and resources for Dragon Boat training, events and race regatta in the South Island of New Zealand. Primarily based in Christchurch it includes operations in Marlborough (Blenheim) and Otago (Dunedin, Cromwell). Aoraki is affiliated to the New Zealand Dragon Boat Association (NZDBA), which is affiliated to the Oceania Dragon Boat Federation and the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF).

Latest news

August 2024 updates. Season fees, Start date and Training Erg plus Pool

13 Aug 2024

Season Fee invoices have been sent out, and Late Penalty fees will not be charged. Training season starts early, after Daylight Saving. A Dragon Boat Erg available at Owles Terrace, and a Paddling Training Pool is coming soon · Read more

Lyttelton Dragon Boat Racing

17 Dec 2024

Christchurch City Library features Lyttelton Dragon Boats as Photo-hunt 2024 winners · Read more

Ruataniwha for South Island Champs

03 Sep 2024

Aoraki board has been planning for South Island Champs to be at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel on 22 March 2025 · Read more

Upcoming events

Sweep Theory Session (24/3)

Thu 16 Jan 2025 18:30 — 20:00

To Be Confirmed

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Picton Beach Races

Sun 26 Jan 2025 08:00 — 15:00

Shelley Beach, Picton

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Sweep Practical (24/4)

Sun 02 Feb 2025 10:00 — 12:05

Lake Rua (part of Roto Kohatu)

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Aoraki Open 2025

Sun 16 Feb 2025 09:00 — 18:00

Lake Ruger

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