Wellington Dragon Boat Festival

As Matariki rises, we’re reminded that the best journeys are the ones we share.

This Matariki, may we take time to reflect on the waters we’ve travelled, cherish those paddling alongside us, and look ahead with hope for the year to come.

From our Wellington Dragon Boat Festival whānau to yours, we wish you a Matariki filled with connection, gratitude, and new beginnings.

Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

Wellington City Council: “Please don’t.”

Us: “Noted.”

🚨 BREAKING: With free agency underway, Wellington Dragon Boat Festival has officially secured its biggest signing yet.

Welcome Coach LeBron! 🏀

2027 is already looking stacked.

Think of the caption possibilities. Think of the race day stories. Think of the group chats! 🤯

apple, make it happen. 🐲

Racing flow. uninterrupted 🌀

A massive shoutout to our volunteer legends who make the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival and our wider community what it is!

Thank you to our coaches and sweeps who endlessly give up their time throughout the season to coach our teams, and to our sweeps (local and out of town) who make every race possible on the water.

Your time, energy, and passion are the reason our events run smoothly and our paddlers get to do what they love. You bring the festival to life, from the first training sessions through to the final race.

We couldn’t do it without you ❤️❤️
Volunteering New Zealand

Shout out to our friends competing in this exhilarating event (we might not have the turns in Welly, but our waves are just as fun!) Best of luck kneeling & drifting 🏎

New Zealand team to make a splash in China’s ‘F1 on water’ Team to debut dragon boat in a high-speed race through narrow village canals in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong.