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    Thunder Trike Tours

    100 Reviews
    #5 of 44 Outdoor Activities in Paihia
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    Marsden Road | Maritime Building/I-Site, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
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    V8 Trike Tours - Cruise the Bay of Islands on a custom built V8 350 Chev Trike. Ultimate fun & excitement! Great for all ages. Paihia & surrounding area tours from 30 mins to 1 hour For those who love adrenaline, experience the exhilaration of the...more
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Wow! How much fun!

    We stopped in Paihia for the day & we spied this company. Denise managed the booking at the stand. She is just wonderful! Friendly, welcoming & explained our options for a ride. We chose the 1/2 hour ride to Opua, a small town nearby. Mark...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Lisa B
    Denkiwi, Owner at Thunder Trike Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

    WOW Lisa! - what a fantastic review, thank you so much. So glad you has such a great time with us and felt safe! All the best & Merry Christmas Regards Denise & Mark

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Just WOW
    Review of: Bay of Islands Trike Tour from Paihia

    I had booked this tour as a surprise for our last stop in NZ on our cruise. I thought that it would be a blast for me and my 88 year old Mum. Well that it was...... We had such a great ride and felt...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank whytefish
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    ULTIMATE WOW
    Review of: Bay of Islands Trike Tour from Paihia

    What an experience and what a machine especially for petrol heads. Great driver/guide showing us all the attractions and history of Russell then on the open road roaring around at 100K. Definitely by far the best shore excursion on our Seabourn cruise. Highly recommended, many...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Fraser1942
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    A must

    What a fab experience, a must for all ages. A great way to see areas around Paihia. A great host/driver, was very pleasant and had a laugh with us. Even had a pic with my mum. Thank you for making it enjoyable.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank suepaddy
    Reviewed 9 November 2018
    It's a thrill a minute in a relatively quiet location
    Review of: Bay of Islands Trike Tour from Paihia

    We arrived in Paihia at the start of our New Zealand holiday, looking to enjoy a post-jet-lag quiet 6 days. My wife had other ideas as she booked us on a Thunder Trike Tour. I was slightly dubious but 1 minute into the trip, the...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    2  Thank Andy B
    Denkiwi, Owner at Thunder Trike Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 13 November 2018

    Hi Andy, Thanks for your great review! So glad you enjoyed your tour, great way to look around. Best Regards Denise & Mark

    Reviewed 16 October 2018 via mobile
    Insane fun

    Thoroughly to be recommended! Mark is a brilliant chauffeur & a knowledgeable & engaging tour guide. We did the long trip to the Falls and Opua - learned things we didn't know and saw the sights through local eyes. We'd recommend it to a anyone...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank EvJo
    Denkiwi, Owner at Thunder Trike Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2018

    Thanks so much for your great review! Regards Denise & Mark

    Reviewed 15 October 2018
    Thrills without spills
    Review of: Bay of Islands Trike Tour from Paihia

    Just landed from cruise ship" Majestic Princes " first trip to NZ and came across your stand " lets do it we said " very different .. Denise the person selling tickets held our spot while we rushed off to pay by credit card ..on...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank gjycabarita
    Denkiwi, Owner at Thunder Trike Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 13 November 2018

    Hi Geoff & Jill Thanks for your great review - so glad you enjoyed your ride on our big beast! Best Regards Denise & Mark

    Reviewed 30 July 2018
    Highlight of our visit to Paihia - a must do!
    Review of: Bay of Islands Trike Tour from Paihia

    Absolutely agree with all the great reviews of Thunder Trike Tours. We had such an insanely wild adrenalin pumping tour on the back of Mike’s Thunder Trike. Full accolades to Mike for creating a great experience, fabulous personalised service and providing an informative and interesting...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    1  Thank Wendy M
    Denkiwi, Owner at Thunder Trike Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 5 August 2018

    Hi Wendy, Thanks for your great review! So glad you had such a great time. All the best Regards Denise & Mark

    Reviewed 28 July 2018
    AMAZING
    Review of: Bay of Islands Trike Tour from Paihia

    We dropped in at Paihia while on a cruise on Ovation of the seas. The ship pulls in a short 10 minute bus ride, (supplied by cruise line) or 25 minute walk from where the ride leaves from. We had the 30 minute ride to...More

    Date of experience: February 2018
    1  Thank Julie M
    Denkiwi, Owner at Thunder Trike Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 5 August 2018

    Thanks Julie, Glad you got the chance for a ride especially when Ovation is in Paihia (very busy!) Really is great fun and you obviously enjoyed your ride! Many Thanks Regards Denise & Mark

    Reviewed 23 July 2018
    Waves and wheels tour.

    We cruised to NZ (waves) and used Thunder Trike Tours to visit different parts of the towns we stopped in. Easy to book online. Very friendly staff and skilled drivers.

    Date of experience: August 2017
    Thank Tanya B
    Denkiwi, Owner at Thunder Trike Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 5 August 2018

    Thanks Tanya. Love the "Wheels & Waves" bit LOL Regards Denise & Mark

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    Response from Denkiwi | Property representative |
    Hi there, Usually not a problem (however we do charge a little extra) We are going away so just need your dates in Paihia. What tour were you thinking - Scenic, Thriller (30 min) or Combo (60 min) Check our website for... More
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    Hi Carole, Not usually - however we are located right beside where the shuttle bus drops you off in Paihia. We can however drop you off back to the tender wharf after your tour with us. Regards Denise
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