TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
Overview
Kia Ora! Welcome to V8 Trike Tours, New Zealand
As seen on Travel Guides NZ · TV Programme 2021
2021, 2022 & 2023 Traveler's Choice Award - Top 10% Attraction Worldwide!
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.
As seen on Travel Guides NZ · TV Programme 2021
2021, 2022 & 2023 Traveler's Choice Award - Top 10% Attraction Worldwide!
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.
Inclusions
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
- If customers forget we can provide: Jackets, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Photo Stop
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mount Hot Pools, 9 Adams Avenue, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116 New Zealand
*. return here after your tour - 10 min walk from ship *
* 15%. discount if you show you V8 booking *
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.
As far back as 500BC, Hippocrates recognised the health benefits of warmed seawater to rebalance and detoxify our bodies. Salt water bathing was believed to improve mobility by easing muscle/joint aches and pains. A natural escape in the heart of Mount Maunganui. Soak in our Hot Ocean Water Pools, followed by an onsite massage for ultimate relaxation.
Stop At: Mt Maunganui Main Beach, Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
25-Minute Ride (Main Beach Cruise)
Take a drive around Mount Maunganui and along New Zealand’s ‘Best Beach’, Mount Maunganui Main Beach. It’s been ranked one of the top beaches in the World for a reason, and you’ll get to see why. There’s plenty of highlight along the way, making it the perfect introduction to the area. 5 min photo stop included.
Max 50 kph ride
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Bay Oval Cricket Ground, 40 Kawaka Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
Bay Oval is a cricket ground in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty area of New Zealand. The ground was built in Blake Park and opened in 2005. Bay Oval has hosted men's and women's international limited overs matches since 2014. It hosted its first Test match in November 2019.
Blake Park hosts other sporting activities such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball and Soccer.
Pass By: Zespri International, 400 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Zespri International Limited HQ is the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. They work with around 2, 800 New Zealand and 1, 500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which they supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers.
Stop At: Giant Pohutukawa Tree, 24 Pitau Road, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
This very large old tree, estimated to be approximately 600 years old is the last remaining pre-European Pōhutukawa on the Mt Maunganui ‘sand bar’ and has local Ngäi Te Rangi Iwi significance. It has been reported that in the early days of settlement, several skeletons of pre-European origin were located at the tree's base in a kneeling ceremonial position. Māori leader Kihi Ngatai (Ngai Te Rangi) was quoted in the Bay of Plenty Times that during Cyclone Bola several of the branches broke off and that local Māori would not allow council to cut the tree, as the deceased were once hung from the branches until they decomposed. Their bones were then buried underneath it.
Duration: 2 minutes
Pass By: The Mount Mainstreet, Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Mount Mainstreet is a relaxed, vibrant, boutique shopping strip lined with phoenix palm trees and is home to some of the top designer brands, souvenirs, beauty salons, bars, cafes, restaurants and contemporary and fine art in the Bay.
* we can drop you here for you to explore and walk back to the ship *
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mount Hot Pools, 9 Adams Avenue, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116 New Zealand
*. return here after your tour - 10 min walk from ship *
* 15%. discount if you show you V8 booking *
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.
As far back as 500BC, Hippocrates recognised the health benefits of warmed seawater to rebalance and detoxify our bodies. Salt water bathing was believed to improve mobility by easing muscle/joint aches and pains. A natural escape in the heart of Mount Maunganui. Soak in our Hot Ocean Water Pools, followed by an onsite massage for ultimate relaxation.
Stop At: Mt Maunganui Main Beach, Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
25-Minute Ride (Main Beach Cruise)
Take a drive around Mount Maunganui and along New Zealand’s ‘Best Beach’, Mount Maunganui Main Beach. It’s been ranked one of the top beaches in the World for a reason, and you’ll get to see why. There’s plenty of highlight along the way, making it the perfect introduction to the area. 5 min photo stop included.
Max 50 kph ride
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Bay Oval Cricket Ground, 40 Kawaka Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
Bay Oval is a cricket ground in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty area of New Zealand. The ground was built in Blake Park and opened in 2005. Bay Oval has hosted men's and women's international limited overs matches since 2014. It hosted its first Test match in November 2019.
Blake Park hosts other sporting activities such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball and Soccer.
Pass By: Zespri International, 400 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Zespri International Limited HQ is the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. They work with around 2, 800 New Zealand and 1, 500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which they supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers.
Stop At: Giant Pohutukawa Tree, 24 Pitau Road, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
This very large old tree, estimated to be approximately 600 years old is the last remaining pre-European Pōhutukawa on the Mt Maunganui ‘sand bar’ and has local Ngäi Te Rangi Iwi significance. It has been reported that in the early days of settlement, several skeletons of pre-European origin were located at the tree's base in a kneeling ceremonial position. Māori leader Kihi Ngatai (Ngai Te Rangi) was quoted in the Bay of Plenty Times that during Cyclone Bola several of the branches broke off and that local Māori would not allow council to cut the tree, as the deceased were once hung from the branches until they decomposed. Their bones were then buried underneath it.
Duration: 2 minutes
Pass By: The Mount Mainstreet, Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Mount Mainstreet is a relaxed, vibrant, boutique shopping strip lined with phoenix palm trees and is home to some of the top designer brands, souvenirs, beauty salons, bars, cafes, restaurants and contemporary and fine art in the Bay.
* we can drop you here for you to explore and walk back to the ship *
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Disabled and those with learning difficulties are catered for on our tours.
- Qualmark Covid Clean Approved Vehicles cleaned between use and all safety goggles sanitised.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
dpirie119
March 2020
Had great fun on the tour round Papamo kid’s thought that the driver was a comedian as he kept them happy
Had great fun on the tour round Papamo kid’s thought that the driver was a comedian as he kept them happySafari368517
March 2020
Great way to see the bay! Highly recommend this exhilarating ride as well as enjoying a cruise and enjoying the sights and listening to the history of the area. Great guide/driver Dan! Thank you V8 Trikes!
Great way to see the bay! Highly recommend this exhilarating ride as well as enjoying a cruise and enjoying the sights and listening to the history of the area. Great guide/driver Dan! Thank you V8 Trikes!M383HYpat
March 2020
What great fun. The bus tours were very expensive. Trike tours are great value for money. Would definitely do it again.
What great fun. The bus tours were very expensive. Trike tours are great value for money. Would definitely do it again.Tony D
February 2020
We recently done a cruise from Sydney to Auckland, Whilst the weather was pretty crappy for first week, it got better as we sailed up the east coast of NZ. When we got to the Port of Tauranga we never had a tour planned and as we walked into the main street my wife said lets do a Trike ride. Nig...
We recently done a cruise from Sydney to Auckland, Whilst the weather was pretty crappy for first week, it got better as we sailed up the east coast of NZ. When we got to the Port of Tauranga we never had a tour planned and as we walked into the main street my wife said lets do a Trike ride. Nigel organised Dan to take us on a 1 1/2 hour ride around the arera. What a blast probably a bit quicker than most but that's what we wanted. Dan was an exceptional rider and we felt safe as he showed us some great scenery. Dan's the manBuickcab
March 2020
We really enjoyed our sight seeing trip around Tauranga. Our driver was safe, informative great fun. Next time we are in Tauranga will will go again. Well done V8 Trikes Graham & Susan Capalaba Qld. Australia
We really enjoyed our sight seeing trip around Tauranga. Our driver was safe, informative great fun. Next time we are in Tauranga will will go again. Well done V8 Trikes Graham & Susan Capalaba Qld. Australiasue4health
March 2020
This was an exciting and great way to see Tauranga. Would recommend to all who want a different type of tour than sitting in a boring bus. You get to cover a lot of ground and also great information. Really enjoyable and quite exhilarating
This was an exciting and great way to see Tauranga. Would recommend to all who want a different type of tour than sitting in a boring bus. You get to cover a lot of ground and also great information. Really enjoyable and quite exhilarating