30-Minute V8 Trike Ride Bay of Islands: Haruru Falls & Waitangi

Feel the rush as you glide to stunning lookouts with epic photo stops

A 30-minute ride on a V8 Chev Trike from Paihia takes you to Haruru Falls and the Waitangi lookout, where the bay spreads out for photos. An experienced driver handles the trike while you sit as a passenger and take in the coastal views and the adrenaline of the ride. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the trike is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Trike tour to Bay of Islands sights

• Meet outside I-Site in Paihia
• Ride V8 Chev Trike to Haruru Falls
• Visit Waitangi lookout for photos

The experience

Thirty minutes on a V8 Chev Trike means you cover two stops without driving yourself. The ride starts at the i-Site information centre in Paihia (meet there 5 minutes before your departure time), and heads straight to Haruru Falls, where the water drops into the bush and the road opens up views of the surrounding landscape. From there the trike climbs to the Waitangi lookout, a vantage point over the whole Bay of Islands where the water and the headlands stretch out in front of you.

The trike itself is the draw: a three-wheeled open-air vehicle built around a V8 engine, which means the ride has real acceleration and noise. You sit as a passenger while the driver handles the machine and the road, so the experience is about the sensation of speed and the views rather than any skill on your part. Bring a camera (the lookout is built for photos), and dress for the weather: a light sweater and sunglasses in summer, a jacket and beanie in winter.

Cruise ship passengers can book this without arranging transport into town, since the i-Site is the meeting point and the ride is short enough to fit between ship schedules. Booster seats are available if you're bringing children under a certain height. Book one when you reserve. The trike is wheelchair accessible, and public transport runs nearby if you need an alternative way back.

What’s included

• 30-minute ride on a V8 Chev Trike with an experienced driver.
• stops at Haruru Falls and the Waitangi lookout for Bay of Islands views.
• booster seat available on request for children.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Monday and Thursday6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Denise Fincher

Is this one for you?You sit as a passenger while the driver handles the trike and the road, so this suits anyone who wants the adrenaline and the views without managing the machine. Cruise passengers can fit it into a port day since the i-Site meeting point is central and the whole experience runs 30 minutes.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the V8 Trike ride from Paihia?

The ride lasts 30 minutes total, starting at the i-Site and taking in Haruru Falls and the Waitangi lookout before returning.

Where do I meet for the trike tour in Paihia?

Meet outside the i-Site (information centre) in Paihia 5 minutes before your departure time. Cruise ship passengers can book this tour and meet at the same location.

What is Haruru Falls?

Haruru Falls is a waterfall the trike passes on its route through the Bay of Islands landscape, one of two main stops on the 30-minute ride.

Is the V8 Trike accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the trike is wheelchair accessible. Transportation options nearby are also wheelchair accessible if you need an alternative.

What should I bring on the trike ride?

Bring a camera for the Waitangi lookout photos. In summer, pack a light sweater and sunglasses. In winter, bring a jacket and beanie. Sunglasses are useful year-round.