Our New Zealander passengers have been to Sydney before. They hadn’t done anything as exciting as a Harley and trike tour though. It was also a celebration for Trudy’s 50th birthday. So what better thing to do than a Trike Harley Family Tour where everyone can be included in the fun.

Trike Harley Family Tour

Our Harley rider Jungle and our trike riders Craig and Syl picked them up from their hotel in Darling Harbour. Because it was Trudy’s birthday she had already bagged the Harley. The husband and son went on one trike and the grandparents on the other. There were opportunities when they could swap around to try the other bikes.

They firstly went over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmoral where they stopped for a wine at a cafe to celebrate the special birthday. The family and riders continued over the Spit Bridge which has lovely views of Sailors Bay on one side and Sandy Bay on the other.

Dobroyd Head

They stopped at Dobroyd Head. This has wonderful views between both North and South Heads. Look across Sydney Harbour and out to the South Pacific Ocean. Absolutely stunning.

Next, they continued on to Manly where they were dropped off. They were going to explore this lovely area, have some lunch and catch the ferry back into the city. A Trike Harley Family Tour was an unforgettable experience, the grandpa said “It is a day he will never forget”. They ALL loved it!

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Information about the Spit Bridge

The Spit Bridge, completed in 1958, is of state significance. It is a substantial landscape feature that has played a crucial role in allowing the development of the northern beaches suburbs to occur over the last 44 years. The Bridge is also extremely rare as it is the only lift bridge still operational on a major arterial road.

It was completed in 1958 and is of state significance. It is a substantial landscape feature that has played a crucial role in allowing the development of the northern beaches suburbs to occur over the last 44 years. The Bridge is also extremely rare as it is the only lift bridge still operational on a major arterial road.

The Spit Bridge is a steel and concrete girder bridge with a bascule liftspan across the Middle Harbour, is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of the CBD.

We organised a Harbour Bridge trike tour for our passengers. They are visiting Sydney and thought it would be the best way to see the iconic Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour. They are right – it is the best way!

Harbour Bridge trike tour

Craig picked them up from Circular Quay and rode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is something we never ever tire of, no matter how many times we ride over it. Tilt your head back a little to really see the wonderful arches and steel work. It is such a different experience than driving over the bridge with a roof over your head, blocking a lot of the view.

Their first stop was Blues Point. It has wonderful views looking eastward over Sydney Harbour. There is an unrestricted view of both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

Kirribilli House

Then they rode to Jeffrey Street Wharf at Kirribilli. The same suburb which has ‘Kirribilli House’, the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. the primary official residence being The Lodge in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. See below for more information.

There is another wonderful view across Sydney Harbour to the Opera House and the city. If there is time, we ride under the north end of the bridge, past the entrance road which goes to Luna Park and past North Sydney Olympic Pool.

They continued back over the Harbour Bridge before being dropped off at Circular Quay. The Harbour Bridge trike tour is a great ride and a fun experience. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/harbour-bridge-ride/

‘Kirribilli House’ was built in 1854, a Gothic-style structure, a twin-gabled dwelling or cottage ornée – on the land’s highest spot. In 1956 Kirribilli House was set aside as a residence for the use of Australia’s Prime Ministers, when they need to perform public duties and extend official hospitality on behalf of the government during stays in Sydney.

Michelle (mum) organised a family’s 14th birthday trike ride. It was for her daughter’s 14th birthday and two of her friends. Michelle and her husband (dad) came along for the ride.

The riders, Craig and Brian, picked them all up from their home in Balmain. This is in the inner west of Sydney. The parents had decided the 3 Bridges ride was a great route to ride around.

The ANZAC Bridge

The first bridge they rode over was the ANZAC Bridge. It is such an amazing bridge. We have no idea how it was designed. We have an even less idea how it was built. All we know is it is great to ride over.

Not long after the ANZAC Bridge was the ride over the second bridge. The absolutely wonderful bridge – the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge

The first stop was Jeffrey Street Wharf at Kirribilli. The beautiful views never cease to amaze us. Our passengers and our riders always love to look over Sydney Harbour to the Opera House and the city.

They then continued to Blues Point which also has fantastic views across Sydney Harbour. From here, the perspective is looking east and is totally different to the view from Kirribilli. Both views are worth checking out!

The Gladesville Bridge

They all continued riding from Blues Point along the lower north shore suburbs. This took them to the second major bridge in Sydney – the Gladesville Bridge. It is a wonderful bridge in a totally different way.

After they rode over the Gladesville Bridge they continued on a main thoroughfare. This continued for a short while until they turned off into the inner west of Sydney. They joined the ‘Bay Run’ for a while. The ‘Bay Run’ is a 7 km long run around Iron Cove. People come from all around Sydney to run or walk or ride their bikes.

Please look at our precious posts (and some future posts) for information on any of the bridges. ? We have just reread what we wrote and by ‘precious posts’ we really do mean ‘previous posts’. ?

We really do have a sense of humour as do all our riders. Please feel free to act your self!! A family’s 14th birthday trike ride is a wonderful experience. We will help you organise a ride for anyone in your family who is celebrating a big occasion!
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The Three Bridges

A friend organised the 50th wedding anniversary tour. It was a surprise which went down very well. 50 years is a long time to be married and it certainly is worth celebrating. A trike ride is a great idea and a very memorable one.

Eastern Panorama tour

Craig picked them up from their hotel in the Rocks and took them on the Eastern Panorama tour. They saw some of the main Sydney sights. Bondi Beach is always a favourite for our passengers and it is worth a look.

Then they saw some of the posh eastern suburbs such as Double Bay and Rose Bay. This follows around a very scenic part of Sydney Harbour. Next they went through the infamous Kings Cross. It is known for the nightlife and being the red light district of Sydney. It is not nearly as notorious these days as it was back in the day.

Next they rode through Woolloomooloo and past the world famous Harry Cafe De Wheels. Famous for their pie and peas. Then they continued on into the Domain precinct. They ride past the Art Gallery of NSW, a beautiful building and worth a visit. They have a free permanent gallerys with famous artists on display.

Domain-Yurong Precinct

They continued on to the tip of the Domain-Yurong Precinct. The view is beautiful looking west over Sydney Harbour to the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Near there is Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, a stone hewn seat.

Travelling south back into tow, they rode past the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool. You can also see Garden Island, the location of a major Royal Australian Navy base.

The tour ended all too quickly. The 50th wedding anniversary tour was a great surprise. It is also a great present to give someone who has everything. For instance, it is an experience they won’t forget and it’s not something gathering dust on a shelf. Another good idea is to buy a tour for yourselves. You are worth celebrating.

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A 10th birthday trike ride was a fabulous present. Chase was smiling ear to ear the whole tour.

Craig picked Kim and Chase up from the inner west. Firstly they rode to The Rocks, it is such a lovely area with so much history. Then they rode over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is wonderful looking up at the arches from the back of a bike. First stop was Blues Point. It has beautiful views across Sydney Harbour to the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

Then they rode to Jeffrey Street Wharf. It has closer views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, sensational. Next they rode under the northern end of the Harbour Bridge and past the North Sydney Olympic Pool. Then onto the Harbour Bridge for the return trip over and back into the city and their hotel.

The 10th birthday trike ride is a great experience for young and old. We have had up to 104 year olds of the back of the trike. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/harbour-bridge-ride/

The Rocks became established shortly after the colony’s formation in 1788. The oldest house in Sydney can be found in The Rocks. The original buildings were first traditional vernacular houses, of wattle and daub, with thatched roofs, and later of local sandstone, from which the area derives its name.