Rowing Clubs in New Zealand
Strength, teamwork, and passion for the water
Rowing clubs in New Zealand give people the chance to experience one of the country’s most iconic sports. With a strong tradition of success on the world stage, rowing combines fitness, teamwork, and connection to the water.
Featured Rowing Clubs
Wairau Rowing Club
📍 Grovetown, Blenheim, Marlborough
Join Wairau Rowing Club in Marlborough for top-tier flat water and ocean rowing. Enrol in our 12-week training course or become a member today!
Blenheim Rowing Club
📍 Grovetown, Blenheim, Marlborough
Join Blenheim Rowing Club in Marlborough for rowing on the Wairau River! Open to novices and experienced rowers with a Learn to Row programme.
Wellington Rowing Club
📍 Wellington
Join Wellington Rowing Club for beginner programmes, competitive squads, and masters rowing in Wellington. Perfect for rowers, coaches, and coxswains!
Golden Edge Nelson Rowing Club (NRC)
📍 Port Nelson, Nelson, Nelson
Join Golden Edge Nelson Rowing Club (NRC) in Nelson for expert coaching, competitions, and corporate regattas. Perfect for all ages and abilities in rowing!
What is a Rowing Club?
A rowing club is a community where members train, practise, and compete in rowing. Activities include sculling, sweep rowing, and indoor training, with opportunities for both recreational rowers and competitive athletes.
Clubs provide boats, coaching, and access to waterways, supporting everyone from beginners to elite competitors.
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Wairau Rowing Club
📍 Grovetown, Blenheim, Marlborough
Join Wairau Rowing Club in Marlborough for top-tier flat water and ocean rowing. Enrol in our 12-week training course or become a member today!
Blenheim Rowing Club
📍 Grovetown, Blenheim, Marlborough
Join Blenheim Rowing Club in Marlborough for rowing on the Wairau River! Open to novices and experienced rowers with a Learn to Row programme.
Wellington Rowing Club
📍 Wellington
Join Wellington Rowing Club for beginner programmes, competitive squads, and masters rowing in Wellington. Perfect for rowers, coaches, and coxswains!
Golden Edge Nelson Rowing Club (NRC)
📍 Port Nelson, Nelson, Nelson
Join Golden Edge Nelson Rowing Club (NRC) in Nelson for expert coaching, competitions, and corporate regattas. Perfect for all ages and abilities in rowing!
Oparau Whaleboat Rowing Club
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Join the Oparau Whaleboat Rowing Club for exciting whaleboat racing in Kawhia Harbour. Experience community and competition with local rowers today!
Star Boating Club
📍 Wellington
Star Boating Club in Wellington offers rowing for all ages, from novices to masters. Join our "learn to row" courses or hire our functions room at The Boatshed!
Te Awamutu Rowing Club
📍 Te Awamutu, Waikato
Join Te Awamutu Rowing Club in Waikato, NZ, for rowing memberships at all levels—secondary school, club, representative, and masters. Discover our winning spirit!
Union Boat Club
📍 Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
Union Boat Club in Whanganui offers rowing programs for all ages and abilities, including school, masters, and recreational rowing. Join our inclusive community!
Simply the Breast Dragon Boat Team, Marlborough
📍 Grovetown, Blenheim, Marlborough
Simply the Breast Dragon Boat Team, Marlborough, supports breast cancer survivors through dragon boating in Marlborough. Join for fitness and community on the Wairau River!
Picton Rowing Club and Gym
📍 Picton, Marlborough
Picton Rowing Club and Gym in Marlborough offers rowing for all ages, learn-to-row courses, and a 24/7 community gym with affordable memberships.
Wakatipu Rowing Club
📍 Lake Hayes Estate, Otago
Join Wakatipu Rowing Club at Lake Hayes for expert coaching, racing, and master's rowing in Otago. Ideal for new rowers and coxswains in Queenstown-Lakes. Build skills and community on the water.
Oamaru Rowing Club
📍 South Hill, Oamaru, Otago
Oamaru Rowing Club in Otago offers competitive and recreational rowing, training for schools like Waitaki Boys High, and a Learn to Row programme. Ideal for fitness and national competitions in New Zealand.
Waihopai Rowing Club
📍 Oreti Beach, Southland
Waihopai Rowing Club in Southland offers rowing programmes for all ages from secondary school to masters. Enjoy 10km of Oreti River training water. Join competitive or recreational rowing in Invercargill—new members welcome! (148 characters)
Port Chalmers United Rowing Club
📍 Careys Bay, Dunedin, Otago
Port Chalmers United Rowing Club in Carey's Bay, Dunedin, offers masters rowing (25+), social and competitive sessions, and 24/7 gym access. Ideal for Otago rowing enthusiasts seeking community and fitness. (148 characters)
Otago Rowing Club
📍 Central Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago
Otago Rowing Club, established 1873, offers rowing for all levels—competitive, recreational, novice to elite—in Otago. Modern clubhouse, boats, and gym await rowers on Otago Harbour.
Parihaka Waka Ama Inc - Whangarei
📍 Parihaka, Whangārei, Northland
Join Parihaka Waka Ama Inc - Whangarei, Northland's leading waka ama club since 2007. Enjoy safe, affordable coaching for social paddling or competitions, with school programmes to build skills and community spirit.
Whangarei Rowing Club
📍 Riverside, Whangārei, Northland
Join Whangarei Rowing Club in Northland for daily training and Sunday rowing sessions. Affiliated with Auckland Rowing Association, welcoming new members at Riverside Drive, Whangārei. Experience the thrill of rowing in New Zealand's stunning waterways.
Benefits of Joining Rowing Clubs
Rowing builds strength, endurance, and coordination while fostering discipline and teamwork. Members enjoy the health benefits of regular training and the satisfaction of working together in a crew.
Socially, rowing clubs create lasting friendships and strong bonds through shared effort on and off the water.
Rowing in New Zealand
Rowing clubs are found on lakes, rivers, and harbours across New Zealand. Many have produced athletes who represent the country internationally, while also supporting local school, community, and masters rowing.