Whakatipu Rowing Club Incorporated

Whakatipu Rowing Club Incorporated

Raising money for our Clubhouse Redevelopment Project

Queenstown, Otago

Volunteers from Whakatipu Rowing Club having been working on a redevelopment of the club's facilities since 2017.

Designed by local rower, Emma Schmitz of Assembly Architects, our new clubhouse facility is a legacy project that will sustain rowing in the Whakatipu Basin for generations to come.

The building blends existing boat storage with a separate indoor training area on the ground floor and new function space and balcony on an upper level. The views are some of the best you will see in the Queenstown Lakes.

The club has been well supported in this endeavour by loyal club members, local business and philanthropists eager to see more people benefit from rowing. The project is run by a highly skilled working group of industry professionals which have employed Tovey Construction to carry out the work.

Due to the difficult trust funding environment, the club has a shortfall in funds required and is seeking donations to complete the work. As a registered charity, all donations to Whakatipu Rowing Club are tax deductible. Donations of $1000 or more will ensure permanent recognition of your contribution is displayed in the building.

Rowing helps develop the skills and habits that shape young people into strong and capable adults. It fosters intergenerational friendships and celebrates the special environment we are so privileged to inhabit.

Thank you for supporting this valuable community project.

More about us

Whakatipu Rowing Club aims to foster the unique personal and community growth opportunities available through participation in rowing. We are committed to youth and community development as well as the protection and enhancement of the Lake Hayes area.

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Annabel
Annabel on 30 Aug 2025
Paia! Kāhore taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitahi. Great work, this is awesome. We look forward to visiting when next in Queenstown.
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Hi Annabel! Wow! Thank you very much. It would be such a pleasure to take you for a tour of our new clubhouse - made possible by the contributions of generations of club members. Thanks again

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Matt
Matt on 25 Aug 2025
Keep up the great work!
$250
Whakatipu Rowing Club Incorporated

Thanks very much for your donation Matt! If you would like a tour of the new facilities just let us know! We really appreciate your support

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Vanessa
Vanessa on 20 Jul 2025
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Thank you very much for this donation Vanessa! We appreciate it!

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Jeremy & Sandra
Jeremy & Sandra on 14 Jun 2025
It will be a great facility for Lake Hayes Riwing
$500
Charlotte
Charlotte on 11 Jun 2025
$1,000
Whakatipu Rowing Club Incorporated

Hi Charlotte - wow! Thank you for a very generous donation. Your support means the world to us! We can't wait to show you around this amazing new facility that will nurture generations of local families. Thanks again

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