Whangarei Trike Tour: Waterfalls, Beaches & Scenic Rides

Discover hidden historic sites and countryside pubs on a custom trike journey

A guided trike tour of Whangarei on a custom Harley-Davidson or upscale European motorcycle, with stops at Whangarei Falls, scenic countryside viewpoints and beaches. The tour includes hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, driver commentary, and snacks on longer rides. Tours run from 15 minutes to two hours, with longer multi-day packages available. Your guide speaks English or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Whangarei scenic trike tour

• Travel in style to Whangarei Falls
• Enjoy a brisk countryside ride
• Visit beaches and dip toes

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel, airport or port and driven to Whangarei Falls in a custom trike (either a Harley-Davidson or a restored European motorcycle model) with your guide handling the route and the riding. The trike itself is the point: you get the wind and the open air without managing the bike, and the guide narrates the stops as you move through the landscape. The fleet rotates between these machines, so the specific trike depends on availability when you book.

The route takes in Whangarei Falls first, then moves through countryside scenery and out to the beaches where you can step out and walk the sand or dip your toes in the surf if the mood takes you. Photo stops are built into the ride, and on longer tours snacks and beverages come along. The whole thing is designed around local history and cultural sites (pubs, restaurants, historic landmarks) woven into the route rather than listed as separate stops.

Tours range from a brisk 15-minute spin to a full two-hour ride, and longer multi-day bed-and-breakfast packages are available if you want to stay overnight. The shorter rides work for a free afternoon. The longer ones give you time to linger at the beaches and take in the countryside at a slower pace. Your guide speaks English or German, and the trike is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Hotel, airport or port pickup and drop-off.
• Private trike transportation with your driver and guide.
• Snacks and beverages on longer tours.
• Commentary and photo stops along the route.
• Guide in English or German.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by T.A.M.E. the Beast Tours

Is this one for you?Pick a short ride if you want to sample the trike experience between other plans. Choose the two-hour option or longer if you need time to stop at waterfalls and beaches without rushing through the countryside.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

What is Whangarei Falls like, and do we stop there long enough to walk around?

Whangarei Falls is the main waterfall attraction on the route, and your guide will take you there in the trike and stop for photos and commentary. The exact time you spend depends on which tour length you choose: the longer rides allow more time to explore the area around the falls.

Can I ride as a passenger on the motorcycle trike, or do I need to know how to ride?

You ride as a passenger with your guide doing all the driving. No riding experience is needed. The guide handles the trike while you sit back and take in the scenery and the open-air experience.

What happens if I book a longer tour? Do we stop for meals?

On longer tours, snacks and beverages are included as you ride. The multi-day bed-and-breakfast packages include overnight accommodation, so meals are part of those arrangements, but the day tours focus on the ride itself with refreshments along the way.

Is the trike tour suitable if I'm not very fit or have health concerns?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. If you have specific fitness concerns, contact the operator before booking to discuss which tour length and pace would work for you.

How does pickup work? Can you collect me from my hotel or the airport?

Hotel, airport and port pickup are all included. Let the operator know where you're staying or arriving, and they'll arrange collection and drop-off as part of your tour.