--- title: "Swim Rafts & Recreation Platforms NZ & Australia | Pontoonz" description: "Swim rafts, dive platforms, floating saunas and event platforms for resorts, councils and lakeside owners in NZ and Australia, on Pontoonz pods." url: https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/resort-recreation-platforms/ --- ![Three swimmers standing on the Ngaruru swim raft on yellow pods](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/ngaruru-raft.Buf0qO90_21QVBH.jpg) Resort & Recreation Platforms # Swim rafts, dive platforms and floating recreation for resorts, councils and lakeside owners Community swim rafts at Cheltenham and Paihia, a floating stage for New Plymouth, a resort pontoon in Vanuatu and a festival platform for 60 people. All on Pontoonz pods. [Get a quote](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/contact/)[Call now +64 (0)27 555 2000](tel:+64275552000) ![Kids jumping off the Paihia community swim raft](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/paihia-raft.D8mfCrdo_jsgW4.jpg)![Swimmer on the Cheltenham swim raft with blue non-slip deck](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/cheltenham-raft.CREjf2NW_yXgc9.jpg)![Child leaping off a small pod raft into the sea](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/kids-raft.BKtBipE8_Z25EW8z.jpg) Swim Rafts ## The summer swim raft, built to last a decade and more A 3.6m x 3m raft on six Main Boat Pods carries a family with room to spare. Councils go bigger: the Paihia community raft is 5.7m x 3m. Non-slip decking, ladders and handrails are added to suit. **From NZ$3,360**ex GST · 3.6 x 3m on 6 Main Pods · about AU$3,091 [Get a quote](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/contact/)[More on swim rafts](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/swim-rafts/) More Ways To Play ## Platforms for diving, saunas, stages and guests ![Friends at a picnic table on a raft built on orange Raft Pods](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/raftpod-picnic.B7V292am_Z2eOflD.jpg) ### Dive & fishing platforms Stable decks to fish, dive and picnic from, anchored off the beach or moored at the lake edge. \[Floating sauna photo\] ### Floating saunas A sauna cabin on 6 to 8 Main Boat Pods, from NZ$3,360 to NZ$4,480 ex GST in pods. The same system as a houseboat, sized to the cabin and the people. [Floating saunas](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/floating-saunas/) ![Musicians performing on a floating lake stage built on pods](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/lake-stage.BaCtsiQg_1OkWKp.jpg) ### Event & festival platforms Floating stages, fireworks barges and a tri-hull festival platform for 60 people. ![Clear tropical water with small boats moored off a rocky island](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/nq-bay.Dh_pWet4_2ocmRW.jpg) ### Resort guest platforms Swim pontoons and guest platforms for resorts in the Pacific Islands, shipped direct from Auckland. Size Your Build ## How many pods does your raft need? Your estimate **12**Main Boat Pods **2**Bow Pods NZ$7,620 ex GST · about AU$7,010 (indicative) · freight extra Estimates assume half immersion and an even load. Every configuration is checked by Pontoonz before a quote is sent. Recreation Projects ## Rafts, stages and party platforms [![Paihia community swim raft](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/paihia-raft.D8mfCrdo_jsgW4.jpg)**Paihia community swim raft**5.7 x 3m](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Ngaruru swim raft](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/ngaruru-raft.Buf0qO90_21QVBH.jpg)**Ngaruru swim raft**3.6 x 3m on 6 pods](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Cheltenham swim raft](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/cheltenham-raft.CREjf2NW_yXgc9.jpg)**Cheltenham swim raft**Community platform, Auckland](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Tri-hull festival barge with a crowd aboard](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/festival-barge.ByHf_Grb_MxAHp.jpg)**Festival tri-hull**8.4m, 60 people](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Railed floating stage on grey pods](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/floating-stage.DqGe0nUS_Z1cmDIu.jpg)**Floating stage**5.7m railed platform](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Large timber raft platform moored beside a wharf](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/raft-platform.BQA9DOTS_ZHjrUd.jpg)**Timber raft platform**Moored at a wharf](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Thatched hut on a floating platform on still water](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/tiki-hut.DrfFlJr9_2k3hJh.jpg)**Floating tiki hut**Lakeside platform](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Picnic table raft on orange Raft Pods](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/raftpod-picnic.B7V292am_Z2eOflD.jpg)**Picnic raft**Raft Pods](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/) Recreation FAQs ## Questions from resorts, councils and owners [All FAQs](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/faqs/) ### How many people will a swim raft hold? Each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion, so a 3.6 x 3m raft on six pods carries around 900kg including the deck. Use the calculator, then we check the configuration before quoting. ### How is it anchored? Rafts are moored with a chain or rope to a mooring block or anchor, using the tie-off points moulded into the pods. The right mooring depends on depth, tide and exposure. ### What safety features can be added? Non-slip decking, handrails, ladders and capacity signage. Tell us who will use it and we'll recommend the layout. ### Can councils buy through procurement? Yes. We respond to RFPs and tenders on GETS and AusTender and supply capability statements on request. No-Obligation Quote ## Tell us about your raft or platform Every quote comes with a recommended configuration, volume pricing and freight to your address or nearest port. [+64 (0)27 555 2000](tel:+64275552000)[info@pontoonz.co.nz](mailto:info@pontoonz.co.nz) SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003 - Configuration recommended with every quote - Volume pricing and freight to your address - Trading since 2003 --- Pontoonz (Pontoon Marine Systems) · +64 (0)27 555 2000 · info@pontoonz.co.nz · PO Box 695, Warkworth 0941, Auckland, New Zealand