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Sheree 16.12.19 – Harley tour eastern Sydney

Sheree is from far north Qld. She needed a break so came to Sydney for a few days. She rang us at late notice but we could organise our Harley rider Phil. Sheree organised the Harley tour eastern Sydney.

Eastern Suburbs beaches

Phil picked her up from her hotel in the city. Firstly they rode past Bronte Beach and the little but lovely Tamarama Beach. Of course, no Harley tour eastern Sydney tour is complete without visiting Bondi Beach.

Bondi Beach and the lifeguard tower

They stopped for photos at Bondi Beach, near the lifeguard tower. It is famous because of the TV show ‘Bondi Rescue’.

the ‘bays’

Next, they rode through the ‘bays’. Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay. After that, they rode through the infamous Kings Cross. It is not nearly as raunchy as it used to be. This led to the now posh Woolloomooloo, home to Harry’s Cafe De Wheels.

However, time was nearly up so Phil dropped Sheree back at her hotel. In conclusion, the Harley tour eastern Sydney was a huge success and a lot of fun.
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The story of ‘Harry’s Café de Wheels’ goes back to the depression years of the late 1930’s.

With the world on the brink of a devastating war, an enterprising Sydneysider by the name of Harry Edwards opened a caravan café near the front gates of the Woolloomooloo naval dockyard.

Soon, word spread quickly with Harry’s ‘pie n’ peas’ and crumbed sausages soon becoming a popular part of the city’s nightlife – keenly sought by sailors, soldiers, cabbies, starlets and coppers alike. Harry operated the caravan until 1938 when he enlisted in the AIF during WWII.

Bondi Rescue is an Australian factual television programme which is broadcast on Network 10. The programme, which has aired since 2006, follows the daily lives and routines of the Waverley Council professional lifeguards who patrol Bondi Beach.

Janine + Tina 09.12.19 – trike surprise birthday tour

Tina wanted to do something fun for her sister-in-law. A trike surprise birthday tour was a great idea. An experience to celebrate a birthday, a memorable one.

Our trike rider Syl, picked the passengers up at Circular Quay. Firstly they rode over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Check out the arch and the rivets as you ride across it.

Sydney Harbour and the Kirribilli Loop

Next, they stopped north of the bridge at Kirribilli. This includes Jeffrey St Wharf, where they stopped for photos. This area has wonderful views looking across Sydney Harbour, just from a different angle. Then they rode the Kirribilli Loop. On the Loop, you will see the underside of the northern end of the SHB – Sydney Harbour Bridge. They finished the loop by riding past Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool.

Macquarie’s Point and the Art Gallery NSW

Back over the Harbour Bridge, through the city to Macquarie’s Point. This area also has wonderful views across Sydney Harbour, looking west. Continuing on, they rode past the Art Gallery NSW, though Woolloomooloo to the infamous Kings Cross.

Bondi Beach and the eastern suburbs

Next were the lovely beach suburbs of Bronte and Tamarama. Another stop, this time at the famous Bondi Beach. Check out the life guard tower, made famous by the TV series “Bondi Rescue”. Also the Bondi Baths are home to a 50 metre pool though of course, we don’t stop there for a swim.

However, the two hours goes quickly so they started heading back to drop off. This took them through the posh eastern suburbs of Vaucluse, Rose Bay and Double Bay. Syl dropped them off at the Quay so they could continue celebrating. In conclusion, the trike surprise birthday tour was a huge success.

Tina wrote later, “We had an absolutely amazing time.” https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/design-your-own-ride/

Lori 09.12.19 – Eastern Panorama Harley tour

Lori is from Texas and wanted to do something special. She is in Sydney for a holiday. Yes, we should say Australia but Sydney is now Lori’s highlight. Actually it is not Sydney, it is us, Troll Tours. ? The Eastern Panorama Harley tour was a real eye opener and an unforgettable experience!

Testimonial

Before I had a chance to put her ride on our website, before I sent a follow up email, Lori wrote:

“Hi Katey,
I just wanted to take a minute to let you know what a fab time I had!  Phil made my trip an amazing and it truly was the highlight of my vacation.

Besides being on the back of an awesome fat boy, Phil was great fun.  I learned a lot – like Woolloomooloo has 8 O’s. 

Later today will write up something on trip advisor but I wanted you to know how great my experience with Phil was.  
Thanks 
Lori”

the Eastern Panorama Harley tour

Phil picked Lori up from her hotel in the Sydney CBD. Firstly, they rode across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Look up and enjoy the view of the arch and the rivets. It is wonderful to see without a roof or walls inhibiting the view.

Kirribilli Loop

After that, they stopped at Jeffrey Street Wharf for a look at the beautiful view. Look across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House – for instance, it is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. You’ll also see the Harbour Bridge from a different perspective.

They rode under the north side of the bridge and continued on their tour. The underside of the northern end of the SHB – Sydney Harbour Bridge – is very interesting.

The Kirribilli Loop was finished by riding past Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool. Riding on, they rode back over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.

south eastern suburbs

They headed into the south eastern suburbs. Firstly, it was through the lovely Centennial Park. Next, it was past Bronte Beach to the most famous beach in Sydney – Bondi Beach. They stopped for a stretch and some photos and then they continued on.

They headed through the posh Eastern suburbs of Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay. This led to the infamous Kings Cross and the now, very in demand, Woolloomooloo. Home of the iconic Harry’s Cafe De Wheels.

However, time was up so Phil had to take Lori back to her hotel. In conclusion, the Eastern Panorama Harley tour was a huge success!!
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Saint Ignatius Camp 07.12.19 – childrens camp trike rides

Every year for the last 5 years, we have organised this childrens camp trike rides. We send two trikes to their fair day. It is organised for children who come to the camp at the school.

Our trike riders Craig and Steve, rode the children and adults around the school area. The rides were so popular they both kept going non-stop for 2 hours each.

However, the time was up so our trike riders said goodbye. In conclusion, the childrens camp trike rides was a huge success yet again.

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Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview is an independent single-sex primary and secondary day and boarding school for boys, conducted in the Jesuit tradition, located in Riverview, a small suburb situated on the Lane Cove River on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, NSW

The Lower North Shore refers to the northern suburbs of Sydney adjoining Sydney Harbour. The three bodies of water that surround the Lower North Shore are Lane Cove River on its western border, Sydney Harbour on its south side, and Middle Harbour on its east. The area borders the Upper North Shore when the Lane Cover River and Middle Harbour are at their closest.

Cathy + Kellee 07.12.19 – surprise birthday trike transfer

Cathy organised a surprise birthday trike transfer for herself and her bestie. It was a fantastic surprise and a huge success! Cathy was so organised that she started organising the surprise birthday trike transfer 3 months before the ride! We love people who are very organised (we also love those who aren’t.?).

Elderslie, southwest of Sydney

Our trike rider Brian, on a blue trike, picked up our passengers from Elderslie. Elderslie is approx 70kms southwest of Sydney. Usually we can pick up from anywhere in the outer Sydney area. Just ask us for ideas of routes, in other words, we are sure we can help you out.

Kirribill, Sydney Harbour.

So, Brian picked them up from Elderslie, in the south west of Sydney. They rode through so many suburbs of western Sydney. It made for a very interesting ride.

He wanted to make the transfer (tour) interesting, so he took the passengers to Kirribilli. Kirribilli is on the north side of Sydney Harbour.

The view from here is amazing. The haze you can see behind our passengers is because of the fires. The fires are a few hundred kilometres north of Sydney. We are really upset and worried about the fires. There are roughly 100 fires as we type but, more start regularly. This is unprecedented. ?

Sydney Harbour Bridge

After this, they rode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. However, look up and enjoy the view most people don’t have. There is no roof to block your view!!

Unfortunately, time was up so Brian dropped our passengers off at The Rocks. Cathy had organised a surprise lunch for Kellee and herself. What a great present!! In conclusion, the surprise birthday trike transfer was a huge success. A present that will always be remembered – for the good times!

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The Rocks is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets, purchasing street food and handmade fashions. The area has some of Sydney’s oldest pubs and many of the upscale restaurants have harbour views. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers local and international exhibits. Buskers perform along the busy harbourfront promenade.

Silvia 05.12.19 – Harley Tour Blue Mountains

Silvia is with a tour group from Switzerland. They are in Sydney for a holiday and they will be visiting other parts of Australia. Silvia decided a Harley Tour Blue Mountains would be a special and exciting experience. It was!

Our Harley rider Phil, picked her up from the hotel she is staying in. It is in the Rocks, a good starting point for a tour.

the Harbour Bridge

Firstly, they rode over the Harbour Bridge. What a great view! Be sure to look up. Without a roof over your head you will see more than most people.

Kirribilli Loop

After that, they did the Kirribilli Loop – as suggested before – look up! You will see the underside of the northern end of the SHB – Sydney Harbour Bridge.

They finished the loop by riding past Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool. Continuing on, they rode into the lower north shore suburbs of North Sydney and Wollstonecraft. In addition, they rode along the lovely River Road into Lane Cove to the interesting Gladesville Bridge.

M4 freeway

Further more, they rode to Rodd Point then to the new Westconnex to pick up M4 freeway.

Blue Mountains + Leura

They wound their way around the lower Blue Mountains until they stopped at the lovely Leura for a walk, a stretch and lunch.

Katoomba, home of the Three Sisters

Continuing on, they ride to the famous Katoomba, home of the Three Sisters, an amazing rock formation. Riding further north, they rode past the Hydro Majestic, Victoria Pass, Hartley Village to Lithgow.

However time was getting short. There is so much to see in 8 hours! So they rode down the infamous Bells Line of Road back to Sydney. In conclusion, the Harley Tour Blue Mountains which took eight hours, was a huge success. Silvia loved every minute of the tour.
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The Three Sisters are an unusual rock formation in the Blue Mountains of NSW.

Cathy + Dallas 02.12.19 – southern beaches trike tour

Cathy has been on a trike ride with us before. Her carer rang asking us to organise another trike ride. We emailed a few maps of routes we could do in two hours, leaving from the home. We all decided the southern beaches trike tour was the best tour to do.

southern beaches

So, our trike rider Syl, picked them up from the southern suburb of Beverly Hills. Firstly they drove to San Sousi which is on the Georges River. Next, they rode through Brighton Le Sands, which follows part of Botany Bay. This lead them along the southern edge of the airport to the lovely La Perouse, on the east of Botany Bay.

eastern beaches

After that, they rode north along the eastern beaches of Maroubra, Coogee, Bronte and Tamarama. They stopped at Bondi Beach for a stretch and for photos.

However, time was almost up so they headed back home. Syl dropped them off and, in conclusion, the southern beaches trike tour was a huge success. The smiles on the photos says it all!

Testimonial

Hi Katrina,

Thanks very much for the receipt and photos. We both enjoyed the trip very much and Sylvio was wonderful.

Thanks, once again.
Dallas
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Lieutenant James Cook first landed at Kurnell, on the southern banks of Botany Bay, in what is now Silver Beach, on Sunday 29 April 1770, when navigating his way up the east coast of Australia on his ship, HMS Endeavour. Cook’s landing marked the beginning of Britain’s interest in Australia and in the eventual colonisation of this new “southern continent”.

Initially the name Stingrays Harbour was used by Cook and other journal keepers on his expedition, for the stingrays they caught. That name was also recorded on an Admiralty chart. Cook’s log for 6 May 1770 records “The great quantity of these sort of fish found in this place occasioned my giving it the name of Stingrays Harbour”. However, in the journal prepared later from his log, Cook wrote instead: (sic) “The great quantity of plants Mr. Banks and Dr. Solander found in this place occasioned my giving it the name of Botanist Botany Bay”.

Eighteen years later, in 1788, Governor Arthur Phillip sailed the armed tender HMS Supply into the bay on 18 January.

Jordan + Thomas 29.11.19 – Eastern suburbs trike ride

The Eastern suburbs trike ride was booked for two mates. They are on holidays, visiting Sydney, therefore they really wanted to see some famous sights. Tom has a disability but it doesn’t stop him from having fun and experiencing life. We love taking people with a disability on the trike, we love seeing their smiles.

The Eastern Suburbs beaches

Craig picked up Jordan and Tom from the Crown Plaza Coogee. Firstly, they rode past the well known Coogee Beach. Next, they stopped at Clovelly Beach for photos. All along this stretch of beach coastline is very scenic, we could stop anywhere and get good photos. Continuing on, they rode past Bronte Beach and the little Tamarama Beach.

Bondi Beach

The road went on to the famous Bondi Beach so they rode past the beach and through Bondi. Moreover, the trike certainly was an attention draw card. Therefore, be prepared for plenty of people looking at you!

the infamous Gap

After that, we continued on to the infamous Gap. Unfortunately, The Gap is a well known place for suicides in Australia. But, it has beautiful views to the Tasman Sea. It is an ocean cliff on the South Head peninsula in eastern Sydney.

Watson Bay

Not long further on, is Watson Bay. Made famous by a fish and chip restaurant. We then rode back via the posh eastern suburbs of Vaucluse and Double Bay. There was time to drive through the lovely Centennial Park.

However, time was up so Craig dropped Jordan and Tom back at the hotel. In conclusion, Eastern suburbs trike ride was a huge success:

Testimonial

Hey Katrina,

No worries, Tom would love to find that on any media you wanted to post! You can tag him on facebook! He loves that stuff!
The ride was an exceptional way to see Sydney Beaches. Really enjoyed it! 

A big credit goes to Craig – who was just a really nice down to earth bloke. Honest, informative, great for a yarn. He didn’t feel like a “tour guide” y’know, just a good bloke showing us the city in a rad way!

It was awesome.Tom and I really enjoyed it!
I’ll throw up a review shortly!
Cheers
JD
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Jeno + Vasile 29.11.19 – southern spectacular trike ride

Our American passengers really loved the idea of the southern spectacular trike ride. We discussed the route and they booked it. As they wrote “Thank you Katrina. It’s all good….looking forward to this trip !!” They loved it!

southern spectacular trike ride

Therefore, our trike rider Barry picked them up from their hotel in the city. He took them on the southern spectacular trike ride. They increased the trike tour to 5 hours. This included lunch (to a certain value).

The Royal National Park

Firstly, they rode through Sydney city to the south through the Royal National Park. The Royal National Park is Australia’s first National Park and after Yellowstone in the U.S.A. was the second National Park in the world to be established.

Interestingly, the park was originally named The National Park but this was changed in 1955 after a quick visit by Queen Elizabeth II to the Royal National Park. It was created as a people’s park in 1879 and the park covers an area of 132 sq km.

Coalcliff and Clifton

After travelling through the relaxing natural Australian bush, we travel the road between Coalcliff and Clifton, it used to have some scary moments. The potential of falling debris or subsidence into the sea made it necessary to close the road, but all is well again.

Sea Cliff Bridge

However, the impressive 665 metre Sea Cliff Bridge is now in operation, snaking its way around the cliffs and over the water, offering a far safer but spectacular route.

lunch at a cafe

Just over halfway through the tour, they stopped for lunch at a cafe. In other words, we stop for photos, to stretch the body and also to eat and drink (if prearranged). It was good food, good drinks and a great time.

However, time was almost up so they headed home (hotel) via the Bulli Pass and Princes Highway. In conclusion, the southern spectacular trike ride was a huge success. Importantly, Jeno and Vasile loved the whole experience, they’d do it again!
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Teenagers 26.11.19 – teenager Harley tour surprise

One of the mum’s rang us. Could we organise a teenager Harley tour surprise! There was only one days notice but we could do it. The girls were doing something earlier in the morning so we picked them up from from a dessert bar in Chippendale.

The look of excitement on their faces was priceless. Our four Harley riders love it when passengers are excited. It makes their job more of a fun time rather than work.

Firstly, from Chippendale, they rode through part of the Sydney CBD. This led past Darling Harbour and onto the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Famous Sydney Harbour Bridge

Riding over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge is an eperience and a view, that we never ever tire of. We always tell our passengers to look up and enjoy the unique view. The rivets are so interesting and the arch is so iconic.

Blues Point Reserve

After riding off the Harbour Bridge, they rode to Blues Point Reserve. This is another area where the views across Sydney Harbour towards the Sydney Opera House and the CBD are magnificent. Also, there is a lovely view of Luna Park.

They continued riding on through North Sydney and Crows Nest before joining River Road. It is a fun road to ride on. River Road leads to Burns Bay Road which, in turn, leads to another bridge but not one of the main three.

Fig Tree Bridge – an extra!

The Fig Tree Bridge opened in 1963 and spans the Lane Cove River. They continued on and crossed the second of the bridges Tarban Creek Bridge. This spans Tarban Creek. Then they rode onto the second of the main 3 Bridges, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along Parramatta River towards the Harbour Bridge and the city.

Gladesville Bridge

This bridge is on the main arterial thoroughfare of Victoria Road. They travelled along for a short while before turning off into the inner west suburb of Drummoyne. They followed the shoreline of Iron Cove which is part of the Parramatta River. It is also part of the 7 km long Bay Run.

However, time was up so our Harley riders dropped their passengers off at a prearranged spot. A Mum was there to drive them home. In conclusion, the teenager Harley tour surprise was a huge success. Passengers and riders alike, had a lot of fun.
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