surprise 89th birthday tour – Angie + Jeanette 12.01.26

The surprise 89th birthday tour on a trike, was organised by Angie for her mum Jeanette. Angie wrote, “I saw the yellow trike when we were out and about and thought it would be something different for mum.” It sure was, a unique, fun and memorable experience around the northern beaches of Sydney.

Narrabeen Beach

Our trike rider picked them up from home at Narrabeen, in the northern beaches. It is one of Australia’s iconic surfing and swimming beaches. Over 3 km of sand stretches from Long Reef in the south to the Narrabeen Lagoon entrance in the north, with 4 surf lifesaving clubs along the beach.

Turimetta Headland, Warriewood

Firstly, they headed north to Warriewood Beach which is a beautiful picturesque 500-metre stretch of golden sands running between Mona Vale Headland and Turimetta Head. Like the area, the beach itself is also secluded and peaceful. Steeped in history, Turimetta’s extensive rocky seashore provided a smorgasbord of shellfish for the Guringai tribe. Evidence still remains of their presence.

Mona Vale

Even further north, is Mona Vale. The main beach is 1 km long and very beautiful. The area was known as “Bongin Bongin” by the Aboriginals. The initial land grants in the district of Pittwater were not made until April 1813. Already, the surprise 89th birthday tour on a trike was showing a new perspective to the locals.

Newport

Continuing north, the 1.3 kilometres long beach at Newport has reddish golden sands and faces east. Love it! The Northern beaches car tour is still interesting and full of surprises!

Bilgola Beach

Bilgola Beach was next. The name “Bilgola” is derived from an Aboriginal term Belgoula meaning “swirling waters”, or perhaps “a pretty beach with steep slopes, studded with cabbage palms”. The word Belgoula was noted in Surveyor James Meehan’s records of 1814. It’s another fabulous beach and is 33 km NE of the Sydney CBD.

“Home and Away” – Palm Beach – Summer Bay

Palm Beach is the home of the long running TV series “Home and Away”. Home and Away has been on our TV screens since 1988 and the famous Aussie soap is set in a fictional town called Summer Bay. Did you know most of it is filmed here? Palm Beach is a beautiful location for the show and if you’re lucky, you may even spot the show being filmed!

We cannot guarantee it but many of our passengers have seen it being filmed. The narrow peninsular is surrounded by water on three sides: Pittwater, the Pacific Ocean, and Broken Bay, making it perfect for surfing, swimming, sailing and lots more.

Today, the driver stopped at Palm Beach and they all looked for the cast and crew. They weren’t filming today so they stopped for a coffee instead. This photo was taken here.

Whale Beach

Then they started heading south. Whale Beach is a 600 m long, and one of our favourites. Between Whale Beach and Palm Beach is the Palm Beach Bible Garden. It has spectacular views over Palm Beach (next beach).

North Narrabeen

However, the 1.5 hrs was almost up. They rode on and finally they were dropped off at North Narrabeen car park. It is 25km north of the CBD and the first land grants in the area were given in 1815. So it’s an old established area. In conclusion, the surprise 89th birthday tour on a trike was a real success.

Angie wrote after the ride, “Fantastic day.  Tom was awesome!”. We will post her full review soon.

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Check out a description of the tour here. Don’t forget every tour is unique !

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