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

Equipment maintenance, and Winter training

07 May 2025

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

South Islands Champs 2026

Sat 14 Feb 2026 08:00 — 18:00

Lake Ruataniwha

Details

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