Private Tour

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites

Overview

Available languages

English

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Kia Ora! Welcome to V8 Trike Tours, New Zealand

Gold Qualmark Operator *****

2020 - 2025 Traveler's Choice Award - Top 10% Attraction Worldwide!

As seen on Travel Guides NZ · TV Programme 2021

Join us for a unique and thrilling experience on a V8 Chevrolet trike as we explore the beautiful Bay of Plenty. Designed and built in New Zealand, our awesome trikes are powered by 5700cc Chevrolet motors. It’s the ultimate in power and excitement. With a low centre of gravity, our trikes provide a smooth ride with an impressive grip around corners.

Suitable for ages 2+ and all abilities including disabled.

Registered as a car with NZTA and not a motorbike therefore seatbelts are compulsory not helmets.

Suitable for age 2+ and all abilities, special needs, disabled or those with mobility issues.

Note: price is per vehicle not per person so a max of 4 people can take the tour.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

Disabled, special needs are catered for

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Note: price is per vehicle NOT per person so a max of 4 people per vehicle

Photo Stop

If customers forget we can provide: Jackets, sunglasses, sunscreen

Knowledgeable driver/guide

Gratuities

What To Expect

Mount Hot Pools

Trip Advisor Hall of Fame, Gold Qualmark & NZ PoolSafe. This iconic open aired hot ocean water pools treats your body, soul and mind. Outdoor spas with massage jets & large relaxation pool with shoulder spouts 39 degrees, active pool to cool off or swim 33 degrees, children's pool with mini slide and fountains, indoor private pools and onsite massage therapy. Accessibility friendly facility. * you can return here after your ride, 10 min walk from where your ship is docked * * 15% discount if you show them your V8 booking! *

Admission Not Applicable

Mt Maunganui Main Beach

Drive around Mount Maunganui township and alongside one of the ‘best beaches’ in the world, Mount Main Beach is beautiful and showcases some stunning beach front houses and amazing views!

Admission Not Applicable

Options

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fabulous experience!
Melinda C,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was definitely a highlight of our trip! It was such a fun way to see the sites and Joe, our driver, was fantastic. You won't be disappointed!
Awesome ride
O9616SWdeeb,
Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an awesome experience 3 Tassie girls who totally loved it ! Views were spectacular thankyou Nigel for giving us a great experience thumbs up to to speed
Taranga Beach Ride
ernieb662,
Apr 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A+, these guys know what it's about, great customer service, bikes are immaculately presented, great operators, the drive on the Trike was great, great running commentary of the area, stopped at places of interest, and he gave the bike a bit to! all in all great operators, give them a go, you won't be disappointed,
Spur of the moment.
manxkelly27,
Nov 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We stepped off the ship, not knowing what to do or see that day. At the end of the pier we saw a sign, for a V8 motorcycle ride. We knew immediately what we were going to do. We’ve always wanted to have a ride. Both of us were 78, game for anything. We had the 90 tour. We were not disappointed. Great tour people, we had the owners son take us. He was a pilot in the NZ airforce, home on leave. Would we do it again, YES, in a heartbeat.
V8 was Gr8 mate
KarlCrankyPants,
Nov 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip on the bike. I've been really wanting to do one of these trips for many years and finally got to do it. Great way to see the local town and the price was very reasonable.
Best way to sight see
Pioneer23634201565,
Nov 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best 2 hour excursion we have been on. Nigel’s commentary was really good and the scenery was great. He obviously loves showing Tauranga to visitors and pointing out spots to visit if we had time later. Shame the time seemed to go too fast. Was impressed with contact the night before our booking offering a couple of other options if the weather was still bad but fortunately weather turned out great.