Private Tour
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites
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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 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! *
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!
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
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TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The purr of a v8 motor trike, wind whistling through your hair. An experience not to be missed. Suitable for all ages.
spielss,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience. Nigel was absolutely outstanding with his commentary and driving skills. We are north of 70 and would recommend that everyone does this experience. Perfect for all ages.
Fantastic trike ride
Inspire17623759207,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well what can we say other than what a fantastic trip we had, we walked off the ship and picked up the trike ride right next to the terminal, the guide was brilliant thank you very much Peter & Lorraine
Brilliant experience
A620JJlindab,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant experience. All very professional but so friendly and helpful. We had hour and half tour with Spike and just loved it.
4 generations of family fun
Carole S,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.004 generations of our family (86yo - 10yo) took the 25 minute V8 trip around Mt Maunganui and loved it. My Mum and son both have mobility issues but that was not a problem on this trip. Our driver Alan was friendly, helpful and gave a lovely commentary on the trip. We all enjoyed the burst of speed you get from these bikes while feeling safe and secure the whole trip. Thank you Kathryn for your help getting this booking organised.
V8 Trike fun.
477wayneb,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is, by far, THE BEST tour we have done this holiday. The roar of these machines got this old rev heads blood pumping. Wind in the face, the power of the trike, the rumble of the engine, all adding to the adrenalin. Our 'driver' Alan was fantastic, and has a great sense of humour. Alan is very informative, and very knowledgeable. I particually liked the narrative of the early Moari, and the 1st 'Pakeha' in the district. And being an ex-pat Kiwi, I still learnt a lot. If you are in Tauranga/Mt. Maunganui, this V8 Trike tour is a must do. (Do the tour to the top of the mountain with panaramic ocean views). Although the price is on the high end, it is worth every cent. We can not honestly rate this tour high enough.
Best way to see it all fast!
Resort06006155434,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We did the one-hour fast tour and it was perfect for our short cruise stop. Our driver was informative and awesome, and we managed to see so much in a short time before needing to be back at the ship. The views were stunning and we got some amazing photos along the way. Highly recommend!
Fabulous experience!
Melinda C,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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
5.00What 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
5.00A+, 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
5.00We 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.
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