# Swim rafts, dive platforms and floating recreation for resorts, councils and lakeside owners > Swim rafts, dive platforms, floating saunas and event platforms for resorts, councils and lakeside owners in NZ and Australia, on Pontoonz pods. Source: https://www.pontoonzboats.com/resort-recreation-platforms/ 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. - Made in New Zealand - 5,000+ pods sold - Marine-grade polyethylene - 15+ year product life - Est. 2003 ## The summer swim raft, built to last a decade and more A 3.6m x 3m raft on six [Main Boat Pods](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/pods-and-pricing/#main-pod) 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 Need a working platform rather than a playground? See [work barges and maintenance platforms](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/work-barges/) or [oyster, mussel and research barges](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/aquaculture-research/). ## Platforms for diving, saunas, stages and guests ### Dive & fishing platforms Stable decks to fish, dive and picnic from, anchored off the beach or moored at the lake edge. ### 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.pontoonzboats.com/floating-saunas/) ### Event & festival platforms Floating stages, fireworks barges and a tri-hull festival platform for 60 people. ### Resort guest platforms Swim pontoons and guest platforms for resorts in the Pacific Islands, shipped direct from Auckland. ## How many pods does your raft need? ## Rafts, stages and party platforms [Ōpōtiki swim raft — Wooden deck](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Ngaruru swim raft — 3.6 x 3m on 6 pods](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Cheltenham swim raft — Community platform, Auckland](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Party pontoon — Waterfront mooring](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Floating stage — 5.7m railed platform](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Timber raft platform — Moored at a wharf](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Floating tiki hut — Lakeside platform](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Picnic raft — Raft Pods](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) ## Built by real people. Proven on the water. **Original customer story** Published by Pontoonz **Richard** Pontoonz customer · Customer testimonial > Hear how Richard used the Pontoonz modular system and why the finished boat delivered practical value with very little maintenance. **Hear it directly from Richard** His experience building with the Pontoonz modular system. ### Why people choose Pontoonz **Richard** Customer review It's a lot of boat for the money, zero maintenance, quick to build. A true kitset. **Original 2003 build** Owner story The first cedar-clad Pontoonz houseboat was built on an 8.1 metre twin hull—and it is still afloat today. **SailGP marker fleet** Proven project Pontoonz pods have supported marker boats and buoys at SailGP regattas worldwide since 2018. **Tonga work barge** Pacific project An 8 metre Pontoonz work barge helped move horses off an island after the Tonga tsunami. ## Questions from resorts, councils and owners ### 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 a swim raft or dive platform 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. ## 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)9 444 2000](tel:+6494442000) [+64 (0)27 555 2100](tel:+64275552100)Mobile, call or text SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003 > “It's a lot of boat for the money, zero maintenance, quick to build. A true kitset.” Richard, Pontoonz customer, Customer testimonial - Configuration recommended with every quote - Volume pricing and freight to your address - Trading since 2003 ## Other ways to use the same pods ### [Swim rafts](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/swim-rafts/) Family, resort and council swim rafts that last a decade and more. [Explore](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/swim-rafts/) ### [Floating saunas](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/floating-saunas/) A sauna cabin and plunge deck on 6 to 8 Main Boat Pods. [Explore](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/floating-saunas/) ### [Pacific Island pontoons](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/pacific-islands/) Resort jetties, guest platforms and cargo barges shipped from Auckland. [Explore](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/pacific-islands/) ## Contact Pontoonz - Phone: +64 (0)9 444 2000 - Mobile (call or text): +64 (0)27 555 2100 - Post: PO Box 695, Warkworth 0941, Auckland, New Zealand - Free quote: https://www.pontoonzboats.com/contact/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pontoonz/