New Zealand
New Zealand has a bounty of beautiful coastlines, harbor inlets, pristine alpine lakes and rivers and streams. Whether you are just getting into paddling or you are a seasoned veteran looking for your next challenge, find your next paddle challenge on My Next Challenge. Challenge yourself, be inspired and get active!
7 Paddle events
Blue Lake, Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The first Blue Lake National Canoe Sprint Regatta be held at Lake Tikitapu in Rotorua on the 10th and 11th of October 2020.
Tahunanui Beach Nelson Marlborough Tasman
Nelson Paddle Fest will return in 2020 over Labour Weekend from 23- 26th of October. Organised by the Nelson SUP Club, the weekend showcases what an amazing spot the Nelson Tasman region is for everything paddle related.
Takapuna Auckland
The Vaikobi Auckland King & Queen of the Harbour is part of the Darcy Price NZ Ocean Surfski series. The event will return on the 5th of December 2020 and features SUP and Waka-Ama categories.
Blue Lake, Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The second Blue Lake National Canoe Sprint Regatta be held at Lake Tikitapu in Rotorua on the 12th and 13th of December 2020.
Lake Karapiro Waikato
The highlight of the waka ama sprint calendar! Come check out the racing as the best of the best from the tamariki to the Master 70s hit the waters of Lake Karāpiro for a week of exhilarating racing!
Registrations for this event must be carried out through a Waka Ama NZ...
Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
The James Moore-morial Champions Cup is the the 2nd race of the Darcy Price NZ Ocean Surfski series. The event will be held on the 6th of February 2021 at Mount Maunganui.
Lake Karapiro Waikato
The NZCT New Zealand Canoe Sprint Championships will be held at Lake Karapiro from the 19 - 21 February 2021. The event is the pinnacle of the canoe sprint domestic season and is open to all age groups.