Highlights
- Kiwi built V8 Chev Trikes
- Incredible photo opportunities
- Explore Bay of Islands in a unique way
- Choice of 30 minute to 2 hour guided tour
Description
Tick one off the bucket list and join Thunder Trike Tours on an exhilarating ride on a V8 Chev Trike around Paihia, Bay of Islands. Choose from 5 tour options.
Thunder Trike Tour 1 - The Scenic Tour
Join an experienced Thunder Trike driver for an exciting experience with a 30 minute ride on a V8 Chev Trike to Haruru Falls. Enjoy time here for photos before journeying on to Waitangi lookout for unbeatable views of the picturesque Bay of Islands region. Soak up the views on your return to Paihia after a memorable half hour tour.
Thunder Trike Tour 2 - The Thriller Tour
Thunder Trike Tour 2 is another impressive 30 minute action packed ride on a V8 Chev Trike that takes you to stunning Opua, the first port for international yachts arriving in New Zealand. Enjoy the adrenaline buzz as you whizz down through a winding road to reach Opua. Following a visit to the idyllic seaside town with many photo opportunities, cruise back to Paihia.
Thunder Trike Tour 3 - The Bay Combo Tour
To really get the full experience of the impressive V8 Chev Trike, opt for the gripping 1 hour ride with Thunder Trikes. Departing Paihia you'll explore the scenic Bay of Islands whilst having the time of your life on the powerful machine. Visit Haruru Falls, then journey on to Waitangi Lookout for breathtaking views. From here you'll wind your way up and down over rolling pastures to the idyllic seaside town of Opua. Take time to capture the beauty of this serene location before completing the tour with a thrilling cruise back to Paihia.
Thunder Trike Tour 4 - Adrenaline Junkie Tour
Feel the adrenaline rush on a 1 hour Adrenaline Junkie Tour departing from Paihia. From the comfort of your seat, experience the thrill of the V8 powered Thunder Trike as you take on the open road to Kawakawa with your guide. The trike will twist and turn on the windy roads to Opua, a picturesque seaside town. Snap some photos before blasting your way south to the historic Kawakawa, which is famous for its Hundertwasser toilets and vintage railway. Take a moment to enjoy this unique Bay of Islands scenery before the tour returns back to Paihia.
Thunder Trike Tour 5 - Ultimate Bay Experience
For the ultimate bay experience in Bay of Islands, the 2 hour Thunder Trikes experience has it all! From Paihia, the first stops on your Bay of Island Trike Tour will be the half moon waterfalls at Haruru Falls and the panoramic Waitangi Lookout across the Bay. You will then ride the twist & turns of the coastal road to Opua, where you will board a car ferry over to Russell. The historic town of Russell is the first settlement of New Zealand and also home to NZ's oldest church. Learn all about the fascinating history of Russell while exploring this quaint little town by trike. After plenty of photo opportunities, you will catch the car ferry back to Paihia to finish your tour.
Trip Includes
- 30min - 2 hour tour around the Bay of Islands on a V8 Chev Trike
Duration
Departures
- Hourly from 10:00am
- Departs Thunder Trike Tours, Maritime Building, Marsden Road, Paihia
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Bring a light sweater (warm jacket & beanie in winter), sunglasses & camera
- Helmets not required as trikes are registers as convertible cars and have seat belts
- Minimum age 5 years
- Minimum & maximum of 2 people per tour
Normal Retail Prices
- Tour 1 (per person): NZD$75.00
- Tour 2 (per person): NZD$75.00
- Tour 3 (per person): NZD$140.00
- Tour 4 (per person): NZD$140.00
- Tour 5 (per person): NZD$280.00
All prices shown in NZD$.
