Climb aboard a big V8 Chev Trike, buckle up, and settle in for one of the more unique tours of your life. Choose from three tour options, a 30-minute scenic tour, a 30-minute thriller tour, or a one-hour combo tour.

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Duration 30 minutes - 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Discover the unique, half moon-shaped Haruru Falls
Take in panoramic views of the Bay of Islands from the Waitangi Lookout
Explore the delightful Opua village and marina
Take advantage of a photo opportunity behind the handlebars of a V8 Trike
Experience the freedom and exhilaration of the open road on this high-adrenaline tour

Full description

On the scenic tour, you'll climb aboard your trike, buckle up, and settle in for one of the most exciting tours of your life. Venture out onto the open road, take a short burst out to the half moon-shaped Haruru Falls, and then continue back to Waitangi Lookout. Capture the breathtaking, 360-degree views of the Bay of Islands on your camera, plus get your picture taken behind the handlebars of the big beast. The thriller tour includes an action-packed, 30-minute tour on the V2 Chek Trike. Zip off to the picturesque Opua and return with photos and even more adrenaline-pumping thrills as you cruise down this awesome, winding coastal road. The combo tour includes a one-hour tour around the scenic Bay of Islands. Visit the beautiful Haruru Falls before continuing to Waitangi Lookout for breathtaking views. Wind your way through the hills of the idyllic Opua before a thrilling ride back to Paihia. This option works as combination of the first two and is the best choice for adrenaline-seekers.

Includes

Tour commentary

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Meeting point

Meet outside i-Site Visitor Center in central Paihia (at the end of the wharf) next to the Maritime Building

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Important information

What to bring

Sunglasses
Jacket

Not allowed

Pets
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

The trikes are suitable for all ages and levels of mobility
There is a very small step up to board the trikes
No helmets required but full seatbelts must be worn at all times

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 24 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.6/5

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Four of us (2 bikes) met Mark and Daz at the isite centre and what an exhilarating experience from start to finish. It started raining shortly after we started but only lasted a few minutes but our clothes dried out within minutes thank goodness. We had a great tour around Paihia and district including the Waitangi treaty grounds. The guys were great and we could hear everything they spoke about very clearly.

April 2, 2021

Brilliant ride even if you know Paihia it still presents a great experience in itself. So even though we know Paihia the experience with the photo shots here and there were absolutely worth it.

August 27, 2022

It was an awesome ride even it is a bit cold. Definitely will recommend to friends.

August 25, 2022

Paihia: Bay of Islands Trike Tour Experience

Paihia: Bay of Islands Trike Tour Experience

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