• Mount Hot Pools - Trip Advisor Hall of Fame, Gold Qualmark & NZ PoolSafe. These iconic open-air hot ocean water pools rejuvenate your body, soul, and mind. Enjoy outdoor spas with massage jets, a large relaxation pool with shoulder spouts at 39 degrees, an active pool for cooling off or swimming at 33 degrees, a children’s pool with a mini slide and fountains, indoor private pools, and onsite massage therapy. The facility is accessibility-friendly.

• You can return here after your ride, just a 10-minute walk from where your ship is docked. *
• Show your V8 booking for a 15% discount! *

• Mt Maunganui Main Beach - Drive around Mount Maunganui township and along one of the world’s ‘best beaches.’ Mount Main Beach is stunning, featuring beautiful beachfront houses and amazing views!
• Tauranga Bridge Marina - As you cross the Tauranga harbour bridge, you’ll see your cruise ship in the distance. Learn about the Port of Tauranga and how industry has made it New Zealand’s busiest port. Enjoy spectacular views of the harbour, marina, Matakana Island, and the impressive Mauao.
• The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga - The Elms Mission House is a historic site of early contact between Māori and Pākehā, central to Tauranga’s history and identity. It features category one listed heritage buildings and nationally significant collections, all set within a diverse and tranquil garden.
• The Old Tauranga Post Office - Dating back to 1906, the Old Post Office building has been recently renovated and now operates as Clarence, a boutique hotel and restaurant. Its clock tower, red Marseilles tiles, crested ridging, and terracotta finials make it a unique and prominent building in Tauranga City Centre.
• Harbour Drive - One of Tauranga’s most desirable locations, Harbour Drive is real estate royalty. It offers waterfront views and is within walking distance to Tauranga’s CBD, restaurants, supermarkets, cafes, golf course, retail shopping, marina, and schools, all without the city’s hustle and bustle. Enjoy stunning views across to Matakana Island and Mount Maunganui.
• Bay Oval Cricket Ground - Located in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Bay Oval is a cricket ground in the Bay of Plenty area of New Zealand. Built in Blake Park and opened in 2005, Bay Oval has hosted men’s and women’s international limited-overs matches since 2014 and its first Test match in November 2019. Blake Park also hosts rugby, hockey, netball, and soccer.
• Zespri International - Zespri International Limited HQ is the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling in more than 50 countries. They collaborate with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source top-quality Zespri Kiwifruit, which they supply through distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers.
• Giant Pohutukawa Tree - This ancient tree, estimated to be around 600 years old, is the last remaining pre-European Pōhutukawa on the Mt Maunganui ‘sand bar’ and holds significance for the local Ngäi Te Rangi Iwi. Early settlers reportedly found several pre-European skeletons in a kneeling ceremonial position at the tree’s base. Māori leader Kihi Ngatai (Ngai Te Rangi) noted that during Cyclone Bola, several branches broke off, but local Māori would not allow the council to cut the tree, as the deceased were once hung from its branches until they decomposed, with their bones then buried underneath.
• The Mount Mainstreet - Mount Mainstreet is a relaxed, vibrant, boutique shopping strip lined with phoenix palm trees. It features top designer brands, souvenirs, beauty salons, bars, cafes, restaurants, and contemporary and fine art in the Bay.

• We can drop you here to explore, and you can walk back to the ship. *

• Opportunity for memorable photos
• Complimentary jackets, sunglasses, and sunscreen available
• Expert driver and guide for an informative journey

• Gratuities

Kia Ora! Welcome to V8 Trike Tours, New Zealand
Gold Qualmark Operator *
2021, 2022 & 2023 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.

• Disabled, special needs are catered for

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