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 for President, Secretary or Treasurer of Aoraki Dragons (incl Bio and a spiel on what you "bring to the table" to tackle the issues that face us as Dragon Boaters. · Read more

A look at season fees

25 Jun 2025

After our AGM, some of our member Clubs have asked about the need for a fee increase... · Read more

2025 Aoraki Awards

02 Jun 2025

Aoraki honoured our champions of the sport for 2024-25. Including Jess Facoory, Ryan Facoory, Shaun Peers, Zonta Dragons and Rainbow Warriors, Amy Meikle-McClurg, Oxford Dragons, Amazon Hearts, and Duncan Rogers · Read more

Upcoming events

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)