Lower Waitaki Water Sports Trust

Lower Waitaki Water Sports Trust

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A facility that makes use of the LWIC irrigation holding pond. We have 10 small yachts and 15 kayaks, along with the necessary safety equipment available.

With the tremendous support of the Meridian, the Otago Community Trust, the Waitaki District Council and many businesses and locals we have 10 small yachts, about 15 kayaks and the necessary safety equipment. A large storage shed been built to accommodate the non-motorised boats. The facility is available to families through a key system for $75/season (1st September- 30th April) or for group hire/schools at $50/half day, $100/full day.

08/07/2026

πŸ“£ NOTICE OF AGM 2026 πŸ“£

This is notice of the Lower Waitaki Water Sports Trust annual general meeting.

⏰ 7pm on Wednesday 22nd July 2026
πŸ“ Papakaio Community Hall

Please note that AGMs for Papakaio Community Hall Trust and Lower Waitaki Community Services Fund will be held at the same time.
Everyone welcome.

05/02/2026

βš οΈπŸ›‘ Ferry Road Pond is closed this Saturday 7th February for a private booking πŸ›‘βš οΈ

If you would like to make a booking or buy a season pass for the remainder of the season, get in contact now. Still plenty of time to have some fun on the water β›΅οΈπŸ›Ά

14/10/2025

πŸπŸ›Άβ›΅οΈ Ferry Road Pond Working Bee β›΅οΈπŸ›ΆπŸ

Sunday 19th October at 1pm

Send a message to learn more

04/10/2025

πŸ“’πŸπŸ“’ Working Bee POSTPONED πŸ“’πŸπŸ“’

Due to weather today's working bee is postponed till weekend of 18th/19th October. We will confirm the date soon.

26/09/2025

πŸ“’πŸ“’ POSTPONED TILL 18th or 19th OCT πŸ“’πŸ“’

New date to be confirmed.

The new season of water sports at Ferry Road Pond is coming up fast. We are holding a 🐝🐝 Working Bee 🐝🐝 to get the facility ready for another great season of water activites β›΅οΈπŸ›ΆπŸ›Ÿ. Join us on:

⏰ ️Sunday 5th October from 1pm ⏰️

The LWWST committee would greatly appreciate your help! πŸ™

πŸ“£ If you would like to renew your membership, or to sign up, contact us at [email protected] πŸ“£

07/07/2025

NOTICE OF AGM 2025

This is notice of the Lower Waitaki Water Sports Trust annual general meeting.
⏰ 7pm on Wednesday 16th July 2025
πŸ“ Papakaio Community Hall.
Please note that AGMs for Papakaio Community Hall Trust and Lower Waitaki Community Services Fund will be held at the same time.
Everyone welcome.

27/09/2024

🐝🐝 WORKING BEE 🐝🐝

⏱️ Sunday 29th Sept from 1pm

With the new season starting tomorrow the shed and equipment need a spring clean 🧹🧽 and sort out πŸ”§πŸͺ›.
The LWWST committee would greatly appreciate more support in the upkeep of this great facility. Many hands make light work.

πŸ“£ Enquiries for new, or renewal of, season passes and group bookings can be made by contacting [email protected] or via messanger πŸ“£

06/07/2024

πŸ“£ NOTICE OF AGM 2024 πŸ“£

This is notice of the Lower Waitaki Water Sports Trust annual general meeting

⏰ 7pm on Thursday 11th July 2024
πŸ“ Papakaio Community Hall supper room.

Please note that AGMs for Papakaio Community Hall Trust and Lower Waitaki Community Services Fund will be held at the same time.

Photos from Lower Waitaki Water Sports Trust's post 26/02/2024

A huge THANKS to Meridian Energy for supporting the Lower Waitaki Water Sports Park and our community. πŸ›Άβ›΅πŸ™πŸΌ
Through their Power Up Community Fund the pond was able to purchase new life jackets in a range of sizes to keep our users safe on the water. 🌊😁
Papakaio School took them out for a test run on Friday! πŸ‘πŸΌ

15/02/2024

πŸ”΄PSA TO POND USERSπŸ”΄

The current water supply to the ponds bathroom facilities is unusable. The toilet is still available for use but please use a bucket with water from the pond to flush the toilet and for hand washing.

We are working to resolve the issue. Apologies for the inconvenience.

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Ferry Road
Oamaru
9494