50th birthday gift voucher – Chad, Gavin + Tayla 09.01.26

Gavin was given the 50th birthday gift voucher from his parents. A fabulous present we must say :-). Two years later, he was in Sydney so booked to use it. Originally it was for 1 person but we could reduce the time frame and put 3 passengers on the trike, all for an extra $20. They are all so happy because it meant they could all go and no one was left to wait.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Firstly, 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.

Sirius Cove

Secondly, they rode through the lower north shore to Sirius Cove, with lovely views across the harbour. It is a popular, protected harbour beach and reserve in Mosman, known for being family-friendly and very dog-friendly (off-leash weekdays, specific times weekends). It offers calm waters, picnic areas, a playground, toilets, and access to scenic harbour walks connecting to Taronga Zoo and Bradleys Head. The cove is named after the First Fleet flagship, HMS Sirius, which was careened nearby in 1789. Already, the 50th birthday gift voucher in Sydney, with family, is fun and scenic.

Taronga Zoo

They stopped at Kirribilli for a look but couldn’t do the usual Kirribilli Loop. Then they rode past Taronga Zoo. They stopped to watch the koalas feeding in the trees – this won’t happen on every tour. Taronga Zoo, officially opened in October 1916, began as a project of the NSW Zoological Society in 1881, eventually moving to its current location on Mosman in Sydney Harbour. The zoo’s history extends back to 1884 when the first public zoo in Sydney was established at Billy Goat Swamp in Moore Park.

Taronga has an absolute commitment to the conservation of wildlife in Australia and around the world.

“We are committed to the conservation of native species, with active involvement in breed and release programs, habitat recovery and the rehabilitation and release of injured or orphaned wildlife.”
Taronga is a not-for-profit. Every dollar you spend saves wildlife.

Interestingly, Taronga is an Aboriginal word meaning “beautiful view”. Divided into various zoogeographic regions, the 28-hectare (69-acre) Taronga Zoo Sydney is home to more than 5,000 animals of approximately 350 different species. Well worth a visit!

Bradleys Head

Continuing on, they rode down the hill to Bradleys Head. It has wonderful views across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the CBD. It’s in the suburb of Mosman and is one of Sydney Harbour’s most prominent natural features. First Fleet officers observed and named it, almost every ship entering Sydney Harbour has sailed past it. It possesses Aboriginal, military and naval associations, and it has for many years been the location of various recreational activities.

Yet again, because of being New Years Eve, they couldn’t get right to the water but they still saw some great views.

However, the 1 hour was almost up, so the rider took them back over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and dropped them back at Circular Quay. In conclusion, the 50th birthday gift voucher was the best present ever. It was a fun experience to share with family.

Feel the Freedom!

Check out a description of the Gift Vouchers here. This our most popular tour at the moment. Don’t forget every tour is unique so may not be exactly as stated but you will always see the icons mentioned (unless something like the Sydney Fireworks are about to happen).

or just email trevor@trolltours.com.au and tell us what you would like to do.