The Pacific Cup
- When
- 2–5 March 2027
- Where
- Kawatiri / Buller River, Ariki Falls, Murchison, South Island
- Format
- R6 (six-person raft)
- Open to
- All national and international teams
Categories
- Open Men's
- Open Women's
- Mixed Youth (15–19)
Free coaching clinic
2–3 March 2027, before racing starts.
Coached by Team Teikei, the Japanese Open Men's team and current IRF World Champions.
Buller Festival, 5–7 March 2027
Straight after the Pacific Cup: a social raft and kayak festival in Murchison on the Kawatiri / Buller River and its tributaries.
- Kayak Slalom
- Rafter X
- Kayak Boater X
Race schedule
The full Pacific Cup schedule will be posted here soon.
NZ raft racing history
New Zealand's raft racing and World Championships history, with photos from past races, is on its way.
Want to race, or bring a team?
Get in touch with the NZRA and we'll send you the details.
Contact the NZRA