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

First Dragon Boat event held at Ruataniwha

26 Mar 2025

After years of planning, we have taken Dragon Boat racing to Twizel · Read more

Equipment maintenance, and Winter training

07 May 2025

Winter training can start at the start of July, until Daylight Saving (28 Sept) · Read more

Trial held for Black Dragons for Germany 2025

15 Mar 2025

Lake Rua put on a good day for Black Dragons coaches and admin support from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga · Read more

Upcoming events

Aoraki Annual Awards Night 2025

Sat 07 Jun 2025 18:00 — 22:30

Cashmere Club

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Our annual Awards night is a chance to celebrate those who represent the best of the Aoraki Dragons community

Aoraki Dragons AGM 2025

Sun 08 Jun 2025 11:00 — 13:00

St Johns Hall, Rawhiti Domain, New Brighton

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Our AGM will be the morning after the Awards Night, from 11am. We expect there will be new people stepping up, so come and meet them - or even better, join them!

South Islands Champs 2026

Sat 14 Feb 2026 08:00 — 18:00

Lake Ruataniwha

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Ruataniwha proved to be a great venue last year. So we are going back (but earlier in the season)