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). See more...

Latest news

Call for nominations for Aoraki President, Secretary and Treasurer. Etc.

18 Jun 2025

Final reminder. Nominations due by the end of 18 June, for anyone interested in standing for President, Secretary or Treasurer of Aoraki Dragons. Nominations need some background/Bio info and a spiel on what you "bring to the table" to tackle the issues that face us as Dragon Boaters. Also, we have vacancies for other keen people to work at the "Junior Board" level. · Read more

2025 Aoraki Awards

02 Jun 2025

Aoraki honoured our champions of the sport for 2024-25 · Read more

About Aoraki, and Dragon Boating in the South Island

02 Jun 2025

This exhilarating water sport has its roots in ancient Chinese traditions but has evolved into a contemporary competitive and recreational activity enjoyed by diverse communities. · Read more

Upcoming events

Aoraki Dragons EGM

Sun 06 Jul 2025 11:00 — 13:00

St Johns Hall, Rawhiti Domain, New Brighton

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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)