About this Event
Mitre 10 MEGA Ride in a Truck Day gives children the opportunity to ride in a big rig while helping raise funds for the Little Elm Charitable Trust.
Now in its 29th year, this popular family event promises a fun-filled day for all ages. Convoys of trucks depart from Mitre 10 MEGA Napier and the Hawke's Bay A&P Showgrounds before making their way to the Hawke's Bay A&P Showgrounds on Kenilworth Road, Hastings, where a great day of family entertainment awaits, including:
- Truck show and prizegiving
- Truck rides
- Bouncy Castles
- Food stalls
- Raffle draws
- Truck pull competition
- Truck & bike safety awareness
Ticket options:
SUPER Pass $20 per person:
- 30 minute Cavalcade ride. (departing Mitre 10 Mega Napier or A&P Showgrounds). And entry to the play zone and a goodie bag.
Showgrounds entry $5 per person:
- Unlimited truck rides at the A&P showgrounds and full access to the fun zone.
Showgrounds entry Family of 5 $20 per family:
- Unlimited truck rides at the A&P showgrounds and full access to the fun zone.
Please note: all tickets purchased online will incur booking fee.
Convoys depart 9.00am Mitre 10 MEGA Napier & 9.05am at A&P Showgrounds, Hastings.
Terms & Conditions
- Ticket holders departing Mitre 10 Napier MUST make their own arrangements to be collected from the Hawke’s Bay A&P Showgrounds as convoy tickets are for a one way only ride.
- Supervising adult required for children under 8 years of age.
- Each truck cab is only capable of carrying up to 3 passengers at a time.
- Passengers will be allocated to trucks from the mustering area, choosing a particular truck to ride in is not available.
- All passengers travel at their own risk and are responsible for following all of the driver’s instructions.
- There will be a designated meeting place for children to be collected after dismounting.
- When dismounting trucks at the A&P Showgrounds please follow marshal’s instructions.
- The convoy has special exemption for child safety seats, but parents have the option to provide and fit if they prefer. They must allow sufficient time to do so BEFORE convoy departs.
- All riders must arrive 20 minutes before departure, tickets must be provided and checked in prior to boarding.
Event venue & nearby stays
Kenilworth Rd, A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, New Zealand
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