Looking for a team building activity in Auckland that’s more exciting than a workshop or a trust fall? Try Dragon Boat Team Building, proudly hosted by the Auckland Dragon Boat Association (ADBA).
This is a fun, active, and outdoor team building experience where your staff will paddle together in dragon boats, race against each other, and build stronger teamwork skills. With up to 120 people able to take part, it’s the perfect way to energise your crew, boost collaboration, and celebrate company culture. It's perfect for businesses who want to:
Improve communication and collaboration
Strengthen team spirit
Encourage a healthy, active workplace
Give staff a memorable day out on Auckland Harbour
✔ Teamwork in action – Dragon boating only works when everyone is paddling in time. It’s a live lesson in communication, rhythm, and collaboration.
✔ Fun and engaging – Staff get outdoors, on the water, and working together.
✔ Healthy competition – Race your own teams across 2 heats and a final, with a trophy for the winners.
✔ Scalable – Small teams or large companies, we can host groups of up to 120.
✔ All-inclusive – We provide boats, paddles, lifejackets, coaches, and steerers. No experience needed.
If you want to take it a step further and race against other organisations, check out our Corporate Splash: Race to the Tower event.
One-hour training session – Learn paddling basics, water safety, and how to move as one crew.
Two heats + a final race – Your teams compete against each other for bragging rights.
All equipment provided – Boats, paddles, lifejackets, coaches, steerers, and safety support.
Trophy for the winners – Because every team building event needs champions.
Comfortable sports clothing (no hoodies or heavy clothing).
Jandals or boat shoes for the wharf.
Towel and change of clothes (showers available for $2).
Plastic water bottle.
Team uniforms, banners, or costumes for fun.
Enthusiasm and energy!
Dragon boating is safe, fun, and beginner-friendly, but all participants must:
Be able to swim 50m and tread water for 15 minutes.
Wear lifejackets provided (mandatory).
Complete a safety briefing before the event.
Submit a signed waiver + Next of Kin details at least 1 week before the event (organised by your Team Manager).
Dragon Boating Team Building is one of the most unique and effective corporate team building activities in Auckland. It combines fun, fitness, and teamwork in a way no other event can.
Note: Dragon boating is an outdoor, water-based sport, so sessions are always subject to weather forecasts and tide times. We’re a volunteer-run community organisation, and while we’ll do everything we can to make your preferred date and time work, a little flexibility goes a long way in helping us make your event happen.
👉 Book your team building day now. Email us at splash@adba.co.nz