The trike ride was absolutely wonderful…we all enjoyed it!
Di
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“Great ride!!
Easy booking and Fred arrived on time with the Yellow Trike.
If you’re in Sydney book yourself a tour. 
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Norm
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Dearest Trevor & Katrina,
Thank you for sending through the photos, yes please feel free to post it on your social media. David was a gentleman and an awesome companion; he was a great team player and very thoughtful.
Many thanks for helping us out and also for being patient with our schedule.
Catch you on our next ride,
With gratitude,
Ai Diem
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The Harley Davidson ride present was bought for Dennis by his girlfriend. He’d always wanted to go on a Harley so now its a tick off his bucket list – unless he buys one himself 😆. Our Harley rider picked him up near Town Hall, in the Sydney CBD.
Town Hall
The Sydney Town Hall is a magnificent building. It is also thought to be the only non-religious city building to retain its original function and interiors since it was built more than 130 years ago. The building is listed on the state heritage register.
The building’s history is a turbulent one. After decades of unsuccessful negotiations, the city fathers finally secured a land grant from the Crown in the commercial centre of the city – as far away from colonial Government House in Macquarie Street as possible. The site was the old cemetery next to St Andrew’s Cathedral, which required careful exhumation of bodies that were moved to other cemeteries.
St Mary’s Cathedral
Secondly, they rode through the city and past St Mary’s Cathedral which is very impressive, even when riding past. It’s a Gothic Revival architectural building which opened in 1928. It took from 1866 to 1928 to build and has a height of 75m.
Woolloomooloo, Harry’s and Garden Island
Next, they rode into the inner eastern suburb of Woolloomoolloo. It has the famous Harry Cafe De Wheels. Harry’s Café de Wheels has been serving customers for over 80 years. They make delicious pies, hotdogs and more. Lots of interesting photos are on the walls, mostly of famous celebrities who have visited over the years.
Also there is Garden Island. Garden Island is the location of a major Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base.
Kings Cross
Further on, they rode through the infamous Kings Cross, though it has calmed down a lot since it’s heyday – home of the famous and huge Coca Cola sign. Kings Cross is also home to nightclubs and ladies of the night though it is not nearly as raunchy as it was in the 1970s (apparently). Already, the friend’s day out tour on the trike was fun and interesting!
Coca-Cola billboard
Look up to see the famous “Coke Sign”. It is an advertising billboard erected in 1974 by the Coca-Cola Company. More often regarded as an iconic landmark than as an advertisement. The new Coca-Cola sign was officially turned on, on 15 September 2016, and uses a lot less power. It is the single largest controllable LED sign in the Southern Hemisphere and can change colour.
Eastern suburbs
Continuing on, they headed west through the posh suburbs of the eastern suburbs of Sydney, including the Bays: Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay. So far, on the Harley Davidson ride present, the passenger has seen so many beautiful places.
Bondi Beach
Heading east, they drove past the world famous Bondi Beach, both the north and south side. This is the beach where Bondi Lifeguards of the Bondi Rescue TV series is filmed. When in Sydney it is one of the places you should visit. The beach is seriously nice (but not our favourite) but it’s good to say you have seen it – even in the rain 😊. Bondi Beach is one of the most visited tourist sites in Australia. Bondi Beach is recorded by the Australian Museum that Bondi means place where a fight using boondi sticks (nullas nullas or fighting sticks) took place.
Usually we stop here for photos but it was so crowded. Being such a beautiful day, everyone wants to go to the beach!
Dudley Page Reserve
So, they rode north to Dudley Page Reserve for photos. It offers stunning panoramic views of Sydney city and harbour but it is a flat grass field with no shade or amenities.
Centennial Park
Next, they headed south to Centennial Park. It is interesting riding through the huge Centennial Park is a lovely experience. 120 fields and venues, and 35+ different sports played in the Centennial Parklands. It is the largest community sports precinct in Australia! The history is also interesting: “Originally a swamp and then set aside as land for the water source for Sydney. Centennial Park was reconstructed as a public park and opened in 1888. Sir Henry Parkes’ vision was to create a ‘People’s Park’ in which the citizens of Sydney could ‘take in the air’ away from the Sydney town centre.”
Oxford Street
There was enough time to ride down the famous Oxford Street. The western section of Oxford Street, which runs through the suburb of Darlinghurst, is widely recognised as Sydney’s main gay district and Oxford Street is closed to traffic once a year in early March for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
However, the 1 hour was almost up so the rider rode through the city and dropped Dennis back at Town Hall. In conclusion, the Harley Davidson ride present was a huge success. Feel the Freedom!
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Thank you for the photos! Yes, the ride was great.
Feel free to post whatever you like :).
Monique
You can see by their smiles that they loved the Southern Spectacular trike tour.
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Awesome. Fred was fantastic driving my 85 year old parents around for their 60th Wedding anniversary. Even put ribbons and a sign on the trike.
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The learner Harley ride experience was booked by Alexia for herself. She is about to get her motorcycle ‘L’s so thought this may help her with a few tips. Our rider said, “I had to be on my best riding behaviour” 😆. All our riders are on their best riding behaviour while doing tours.
City of Canterbury Bankstown
Our rider picked Alexia up from her home in the City of Canterbury Bankstown. It’s around 11 km SW of Sydney CBD. It’s quite a historical area. Early indigenous groups relied upon the riparian network of the Georges River and Cooks River catchments towards Botany Bay, with extant reminders of this lifestyle dating back 3,000 years including rock and overhang paintings, stone scrapers, middens and axe grinding grooves. Europeans arrived in this area in 1788.
Rockdale
Then, they rode through the suburb of Rockdale. It was known by Europeans as Frog Hollow, then White Gum Flat and later as West Botany. The name Rockdale was suggested in 1878 by the first postmistress, Mary Ann Geeves. Rockdale Town Hall and the St George Tavern are examples of some of the Art Deco architecture in the area. Already, the learner Harley ride experience was teaching Alexia some tips.
Brighton Le Sands
Next, they rode east to Brighton Le Sands. It is located 13 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD, on the western shore of Botany Bay. It has a lovely beach and some nice parks. The beach is also commonly referred to as Brighton Beach and is known for its off-white sand.
Brighton Hotel was stripped of its licence in 1892 due to violence and reckless behaviour that found expression in the hotel and its surrounding area. The depression of the 1890s meant that many unemployed workers lived in the district and frequented the hotel, leading to a crisis for the area.
Kyeemagh
After there, they rode north alongside Botany Bay to Kyeemagh. Kyeemagh is an Aboriginal name meaning ‘beautiful dawn’. John Webb was given a 300-acre (1.2 km2) land grant in 1837 but did not settle on the land because it was too scrubby and arid for farming. In 1882, 309 acres (1.25 km2) were resumed for a sewage farm and another 311 acres (1.26 km2) were added later. The sewage farm was discontinued in 1916 when an ocean outfall was built and subdivision took place.
Botany Bay
Lieutenant James Cook first landed at Kurnell, on the southern banks of Botany Bay. On Sunday 29 April 1770, when navigating his way up the east coast of Australia on his ship, HMS Endeavour. It is now called Silver Beach.
However, the hour was nearly up so our rider rode Alexia back to her home. In conclusion, the learner Harley ride experience was fun and informative. They even discussed the best riding gear!
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Hi Katrina
They had a wonderful afternoon – we all did! Fred was amazing with them and yes dad loved it.
Thanks for your help as well – great customer service!
Cheers
Paula
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The carer David organised the 3 Bridges disability ride for his clients. He has used us quite a few times to take the passengers who live with a disability, on a ride. He emailed afterwards, “…Sooooo good Katrina. Those guys are legends…” The full review will go up soon. Our two Harleys and one trike picked them up at their hotel in Camperdown.
Johnston Street in Annandale
Firstly, they rode down Johnston Street which is Annandale’s principal thoroughfare and north-south artery. With its ambitious 100 feet width and large Victorian villas, including the famous “witches’ houses” at its northern end, it defines the suburb’s character and distinguishes Annandale from its Inner West neighbours with their narrow, irregular streets and small allotments. Info taken from “Industrial Annandale” website.
ANZAC Bridge
After a couple of turns, they rode over our favourite bridge, the ANZAC Bridge. We think it is incredible, a work of art and design. It is main bridge #1 of this tour. Similarly, it is also great to see without a roof over your head inhibiting the view.
Most noteworthy, the stay cable design concept development and final design for the new bridge were carried out by the Roads & Traffic Authority of NSW. Finally, the bridge was opened to traffic on 03 December 1995 as the Glebe Island Bridge.
The bridge was given its current name on Remembrance Day in 1998 to honour the memory of the soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (known as ANZACs) who served in World War I. Already, the 3 Bridges disability ride experience was so much fun.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Secondly, they rode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We always tell our passengers to look up and enjoy the unique view. The more than 6,000,000 rivets are so interesting and the arch is so iconic. It’s nicknamed ‘The Coathanger’ because of its arch-based design. It is the largest steel arch bridge in the world. This bridge is the eighth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world and the tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 m (440 ft) from top to water level. It was also the world’s widest long-span bridge, at 48.8 m (160 ft) wide, until a bridge in Canada was completed in 2012.
Kirribilli
They turned off the Sydney Harbour Bridge and rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. Further on is Admiralty House. It is the Sydney residence of the Governor-General and one of the most historic and important residences on Sydney Harbour. The house – originally called ‘Wotonga’ – was built in the mid 1800’s.
After that, they rode around the corner to Jeffrey Street Wharf. From here, the views across Sydney Harbour towards the Sydney Opera House and the CBD are magnificent. In addition, it also has an up-close view of the side and underneath of the bridge. What a great view of the Sydney Opera House!
The Kirribilli Loop – Harbour Bridge north side
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. As usual, the 3 Bridges disability ride on trike and Harleys, was showing some beautiful sights and icons of Sydney. Another perfect place for photos, it’s where this photo was taken.
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. S
Fig Tree Bridge, Tarban Creek Bridge, Gladesville Bridge
The next bridge is an old but smallish bridge – the Fig Tree Bridge. It opened in 1963 and spans the Lane Cove River. After that bridge, they continued on and crossed the second of the bridges Tarban Creek Bridge. This spans Tarban Creek, likewise, it has nice views east to the Harbour Bridge. Then they got to bridge #2 of the main 3 Bridges, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along Parramatta River towards the Harbour Bridge and the city.
Gladesville Bridge is a heritage-listed concrete arch road bridge that carries Victoria Road over the Parramatta River, from the western suburbs to the city (or vice versa). It was the first 305-metre (1,000 ft) span concrete bridge in the world and had a substantial number of engineering and technical elements that made it a world-leading bridge design and construction achievement. It was also the first bridge, if not one of the first bridges, to utilise computer programming in its construction.
This bridge is on the main arterial thoroughfare of Victoria Road – from the western suburbs to the city (or vice versa).
Bay Run
Then, they did a detour off the main arterial road through the inner west suburbs of Rozelle, Lilyfield, Haberfield, Five Dock and Drummoyne. They followed part of the Bay Run. It is a 7km long (4.3 mi) shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians that encircles much of Iron Cove. It never deviates more than 20m from the water so the views are pretty nice.
Camperdown
However, the hour was up so the riders dropped the passengers back at their hotel in Camperdown. This suburb is 4km SW of Sydney CBD. It takes its name from the Battle of Camperdown and was named by Governor William Bligh, an explorer who had an extraordinary life. On 13 August 1806, Bligh was appointed Governor of NSW, with orders to clean up the corrupt rum trade of the New South Wales Corps. But, that’s another story!
In conclusion, the 3 Bridges disability ride on the Harleys and trike was a success. It was so much fun that one of the passengers was a repeat customer! Feel the Freedom!
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Our passenger’s daughter bought the parents present trike tour, for her parents. They come to Sydney regularly to visit their daughter. They have seen all the beaches so wanted to do the city area. Our trike rider picked them up from Randwick.
Randwick
Randwick was named after the village of Randwick, Gloucestershire, England. The first stone house in the area in 1848, called Blenheim House, can still be seen in Blenheim Street. There are still plenty of noteworthy buildings from the 1800’s which were saved from demolish, thank goodness.
It’s 6 kilometres south-east of the Sydney CBD. The famous Randwick Racecourse is here. The racecourse dates back to 1833. Until then, Hyde Park in Sydney’s centre had been the main city venue for races. Dedicated ground was needed to accommodate racing’s enormous popularity and in January 1833, Governor Bourke designated land on Botany Rd, Randwick, for use as a racecourse.
Queens Park
Firstly, the trike rider turned west and past Queens Park. It is a 26-hectare urban park, set in a natural amphitheatre at the foot of dramatic sandstone cliffs, with panoramic views of the Sydney region. It’s right next to the famous Centennial Park so they rode through the gates and into Centennial Park.
Centennial Park
Secondly, they rode through the huge Centennial Park is a lovely experience. 120 fields and venues, and 35+ different sports played in the Centennial Parklands. It is the largest community sports precinct in Australia! The history is also interesting: “Originally a swamp and then set aside as land for the water source for Sydney. Centennial Park was reconstructed as a public park and opened in 1888. Sir Henry Parkes’ vision was to create a ‘People’s Park’ in which the citizens of Sydney could ‘take in the air’ away from the Sydney town centre.”
Oxford Street
Next, they rode down the famous Oxford Street. The western section of Oxford Street, which runs through the suburb of Darlinghurst, is widely recognised as Sydney’s main gay district and Oxford Street is closed to traffic once a year in early March for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Barangaroo Reserve / Marrinawi Cove
Then it was into Barangaroo. In January 2023, the NSW Government opened a swimming enclosure at Marrinawi Cove, located at the northern end of Barangaroo Reserve. A lovely sheltered spot, the natural sea pool has safety netting to enclose the swimming area. A great alternative to Bondi Beach! The whole Barangaroo area has had a spectacular transformation. From a disused container terminal on the edge of Sydney’s CBD into a spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct.
The Rocks
Then, they rode through the Rocks, such an interesting place in/of Sydney. It’s the most historic place in Australia! It is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Rocks became established shortly after the colony’s formation in 1788 so it is the oldest residential, developed area in Australia – the birthplace of modern Sydney. With the arrival of European settlers in 1788, it was here that the convicts first set up house and shop.
Harbour Bridge southern side
Along Hickson Road was next, and under the southern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. What a wonderful view of Sydney Harbour and the Bridge from a different angle. Already, the parents present trike tour was fun and interesting!
Sydney Harbour Bridge
At last, they rode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We always tell our passengers to look up and enjoy the unique view. he more than 6,000,000 rivets are so interesting and the arch is so iconic. It’s nicknamed ‘The Coathanger’ because of its arch-based design. It is the largest steel arch bridge in the world. This bridge is the eighth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world and the tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 m (440 ft) from top to water level. It was also the world’s widest long-span bridge, at 48.8 m (160 ft) wide, until a bridge in Canada was completed in 2012.
Kirribilli
They turned off the Sydney Harbour Bridge and rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. Further on is Admiralty House. It is the Sydney residence of the Governor-General and one of the most historic and important residences on Sydney Harbour. The house – originally called ‘Wotonga’ – was built in the mid 1800’s.
After that, they rode around the corner to Jeffrey Street Wharf. From here, the views across Sydney Harbour towards the Sydney Opera House and the CBD are magnificent. In addition, it also has an up-close view of the side and underneath of the bridge. What a great view of the Sydney Opera House!
The Kirribilli Loop – Harbour Bridge north side
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. As usual, the tourists Sydney trike tour was showing some beautiful sights and icons of Sydney.
Woolloomooloo, Harry’s and Garden Island
Next, they rode into the inner eastern suburb of Woolloomoolloo. It has the famous Harry Cafe De Wheels. Harry’s Café de Wheels has been serving customers for over 80 years. They make delicious pies, hotdogs and more. Lots of interesting photos are on the walls, mostly of famous celebrities who have visited over the years.
Also there is Garden Island. Garden Island is the location of a major Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base.
Kings Cross
Further on, they rode through the infamous Kings Cross, though it has calmed down a lot since it’s heyday – home of the famous and huge Coca Cola sign. Kings Cross is also home to nightclubs and ladies of the night though it is not nearly as raunchy as it was in the 1970s (apparently). Absolutely, the parents present trike tour was fun and interesting!
Coca-Cola billboard
Look up to see the famous “Coke Sign”. It is an advertising billboard erected in 1974 by the Coca-Cola Company. More often regarded as an iconic landmark than as an advertisement. The new Coca-Cola sign was officially turned on, on 15 September 2016, and uses a lot less power. It is the single largest controllable LED sign in the Southern Hemisphere and can change colour.
Eastern suburbs
Continuing on, they headed west through the posh suburbs of the eastern suburbs of Sydney, including the Bays: Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay.
Bondi Beach
Heading east, they drove past the world famous Bondi Beach, both the north and south side. This is the beach where Bondi Lifeguards of the Bondi Rescue TV series is filmed. When in Sydney it is one of the places you should visit. The beach is seriously nice (but not our favourite) but it’s good to say you have seen it – even in the rain 😊. Bondi Beach is one of the most visited tourist sites in Australia. Bondi Beach is recorded by the Australian Museum that Bondi means place where a fight using boondi sticks (nullas nullas or fighting sticks) took place.
They stopped near the Lifeguard Tower to have a look and take photos. However, the 1.5 hrs was up so the rider dropped them off at south Bondi.
In conclusion, the parents present trike tour was a real success, daughter wrote, “…had a great day! Will recommend to friends…”.
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