Aoraki Dragon Boat
Association (Inc)
Christchurch, NZ

Christchurch city venues

Lake Roto Kohatu

Before 2008, racing in Christchurch was mostly at "Lake Tahi", the western half of the two lakes that make up Roto Kohatu, at the northern end of Sawyers Arms Road.

The Roto Kohatu reserve includes two lakes - "Tahi" is a jetski lake leased to the Jetski Club. They have sole use of the lake and for safety reasons it is not available for any other users except by arrangement through the Jetski Club. The other lake ("Rua") is used by a yacht club and course fishing club. Click to see aerial view and here.

But in 2011, CIAL team sourced a venue closer to town. They have been allowed free access from CCC and it makes it easier for their team to get there, although it has limited space. CIAL training night will be Thursday (from November) and the boat will be held in the airport staff carpark and transferred to the lake for training and back for security reasons.

The area is comfortable to have a BBQ and other things. They are comfortable with the length (250 to 300 meters) as we can turn easily and do our stamina pieces and race pieces.

This may also aid other teams who cannot make the trek out to Pegasus or Kaiapoi.

Other venues:
Lake Pegasus, North Canterbury
Kaiapoi River, North Canterbury
Kerr' Reach, Dallington, Christchurch
Owles Terrace, New Brighton, Christchurch
Lake Hood, Tinwald/Ashburton
Buller, Westport
Dunedin Harbour
Queenstown Lakes area