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

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

Oxford Area School dominates NZ Schools Nationals

02 Mar 2025

Oxford wins 2025 Schools National Champs at Wellington · Read more

Corporate Give it a Go Day 2025 a great attraction

23 Feb 2025

21 teams joined us for Intro/ Training/ Race day at Lake Rua for local businesses · Read more

Upcoming events

Secondary Schools Champs 2025

Sun 30 Mar 2025 09:00 — 16:00

Lake Rua (part of Roto Kohatu)

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