Rowing in Auckland

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

Auckland's rowing community benefits from the city's harbours and the Lake Pupuke and Karapiro training venues, with New Zealand's strong Olympic rowing tradition inspiring participation at all levels. The country's love of outdoor sport extends to indoor fitness, and Concept2 ergs are common in gyms across the Auckland region. New Zealand's consistent production of world-class rowers creates a culture where erg training is taken seriously from club level to elite.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Auckland Rowing Club

Based at Orakei on the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland RC is the city's premier rowing club offering competitive, masters, and learn-to-row programmes.

North Shore Rowing Club

Located at Lake Pupuke on the North Shore, this club offers rowing on a calm, sheltered lake and is popular with both competitive and recreational rowers.

University of Auckland Rowing Club

The university's rowing club competes at inter-university and national regattas, training on the Tamaki River and at Lake Karapiro for major events.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

  • +Les Mills Auckland City -- the original Les Mills gym (the fitness brand originated in Auckland) with Concept2 ergs and a strong group fitness culture.
  • +CrossFit Auckland in Grey Lynn -- a well-equipped box with Concept2 RowErgs and regular rowing elements in their programming.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Auckland's fitness scene has embraced HYROX, with events at Spark Arena and strong participation from the local CrossFit and functional fitness communities. Les Mills, CrossFit affiliates, and F45 studios across Auckland offer HYROX preparation classes. New Zealand athletes' rowing heritage gives them a distinct advantage on the 1,000m erg station.

Track Your Ergs in Auckland

Whether you row at a club, a CrossFit box, or your home gym in Auckland, Watta tracks every session. Snap your PM5 screen, get your Effort Score, and see how you compare on the leaderboard.

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