Sydney holiday trike tour – Audrey + Christian 02.06.22

Audrey and her teenage son are from the USA. They thought a Sydney holiday trike tour would be a great way to see the major sights. It sure is, it’s amazing how much you can see in 1.5 hours on a trike (or Harleys). Our Chopper 4 trike rider Fred, picked them up from their hotel in the city.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Firstly, they rode over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. As they rode over it, 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.

Kirribilli

Next, they rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. 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. A perfect place to stop for photos.

The Kirribilli Loop

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.

Then it was back over the Bridge, through the city to Centennial Park.

Centennial Park

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.”

Bronte Beach and Tamarama Beach

Next, they rode east to Bronte Beach and then north to the tiny but picturesque Tamarama Beach. It’s lovely to look out to the South Pacific Ocean from any of the beaches. So far, the Sydney holiday trike tour was a lot of fun. It’s hard to keep a teen entertained but the trike tour had his attention the whole time.

Bondi Beach

Further north they came to the famous Bondi Beach. Here they stopped for photos and why not with this view! Just to the left of this photo is the the world famous tower of the Bondi Lifeguards of the Bondi Rescue TV series. They stopped at the famous Bondi Beach for photos, when in Sydney it is one of the places you should visit. The beach is seriously nice (but not our favourite) and we usually stop near the lifeguard station, made famous by the TV series “Bondi Rescue”. 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.

Eastern suburbs

After there, they headed west through the posh suburbs of the eastern suburbs of Sydney, including the Bays: Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay. Continuing 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). Next, they rode through the inner eastern suburb of Woolloomoolloo and past 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.

They rode via the Sydney Opera House which is always spectacular. However, the 1.5 hours was up so Fred rode them to their drop off point at Circular Quay. The Sydney holiday trike tour was a huge success and a lot of fun:

Testimonial 

“We were picked up at our hotel and we’re able to be dropped off at circular quay for our next excursion.

Fred was an excellent tour guide. We saw the opera house up close, crossed the Sydney bridge, stopped at several beaches an got to see the park! If you have no motorcycle experience this is a great intro! Fred is a competent and safe driver. I’m not a tiny frame (size 2x) and my son is over 6 foot but the bike was still quite comfortable for both of us!

My son is a teen and this has his attention the entire time. Having all the gear we needed and a small compartment to store a backpack was helpful.”
Audrey

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family trike tour Sydney – Day Family 28.05.22

Samone organised the family trike tour Sydney, when they were here for holidays. She wrote to us after the tour:

“The ride we had with Brian and Syl was fantastic!! Really friendly and informative about where we were and what we were looking at… made it more interesting. 
Would recommend!!!!
Thank you !!!

Our Chopper 4 trike riders Syl and Brian picked them up their hotel in the Sydney CBD.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Firstly, they rode over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. As they rode over it, 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.

Kirribilli

Next, they rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. 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. A perfect place to stop for photos.

The Kirribilli Loop

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.

Blues Point Reserve

Continuing on, they rode on through Milsons Point, did a left hand turn and rode up a few streets. This lead to Blues Point Reserve. The views over Blues Bay towards the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the CBD are just stunning. All the more stunning because of the lovely weather. Another perfect place for photos. So far, the family trike tour Sydney was a lot of fun. Our passengers are loving it.

The Rocks and Barangaroo

Then it was south, back over the Bridge to the Rocks. The Rocks is Sydney’s oldest area, it became established shortly after the colony’s formation in 1788. In the 1970’s it was nearly demolished but for local residents and and unions. Thank goodnes, it is a wonderful place to ride through and walk around.

Barangaroo includes six hectares of busy public waterfront walks and parks, including the beautiful Barangaroo Reserve, as well as commercial office towers and apartments, all serviced by new and extended transport systems. It’s only been open a few years and worth a ride by and a walk around later.

However, the hour tour was up so our riders dropped the passengers back at their hotel. In conclusion, the family trike tour Sydney was a huge success. As Samone said, “I was so scared for a few minutes but soon calmed down and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.”

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mini disability trike tours – Two Shoes 28.05.22

A few times a year, we do mini disability trike tours. The passengers love it as you can see! Two Shoes is a social network that specialises in providing challenging recreation activities. These are for groups of young adults with disabilities.

Davidson Park, Roseville

Our trike rider Fred, arrived at Davidson Park, Roseville (a northern suburb of Sydney), at the prearranged time. Usually, he takes three passengers at a time, a carer and two young adults. The idea is to give them all roughly a 20 minute ride around the area.

Firstly, he rode with the passengers from Davidson Park which is under the Roseville Bridge. Secondly, the route was through the back streets of Forestville and Killarney Heights. Though by then, time was nearly up for that group. This meant they turned south and rode back to Davidson Park. Fred would then pick up the next group and take them on the route. And so on. However, the 3 hours was up so soon but all the passengers had a ride (or two). In conclusion, the mini disability trike tours were (and always are) a huge success. Everyone had a wonderful time as you can see by the smiles in the photo. After that, they enjoyed a bbq to finish the fabulous day.
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Information about the area

The Roseville Bridge is a pre-stressed concrete box girder road bridge. Located adjacent to the suburb of Roseville, in Sydney. Davidson Park is underneath the Roseville Bridge and within Garigal National Park. The Garigal National Park is a protected national park. It is located within the North Shore and Forest District regions of Sydney. At 2,202-hectare (5,440-acre) in size, the national park is quite small but important. Moreover, it is situated just 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the Sydney CBD.

Original peoples

The word Garigal is a derivation of the word Carigal or Caregal. Importantly, this is used to describe the indigenous people who lived in Guringai country. Interestingly, it is translated in modern English as Ku-ring-gai.

Guringai people are the traditional custodians of the land now reserved as the Garigal National Park. In addition, there is considerable evidence of past Aboriginal activity in the area. Over 100 Aboriginal sites recorded to date. These include shelters, cave art, rock engravings, middens, grinding grooves and a possible stone arrangement.

a surprise birthday trike tour – Deborah + Michael 24.05.22

A surprise birthday trike tour was organised by Deborah for Michael. They have wanted to do a Chopper 4 trike tour for a long time. Deborah finally organised a surprise one for her husband. What a fabulous birthday present!!! ?

Our passengers drove to Milsons Point where our trike rider Steve picked them up. The 3 Bridges Ride was Deborah’s choice.

Kirribilli

Firstly, they rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. 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. A perfect place to stop for photos.

The Kirribilli Loop

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.

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. So far, the surprise birthday trike tour was great fun.

Fig Tree Bridge, Tarban Creek Bridge, Gladesville Bridge

The Fig Tree Bridge 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 #3 of the main 3 Bridges, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along Parramatta River towards the Harbour Bridge and the city.

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. Following the shoreline of Iron Cove, which is part of the Parramatta River, they saw some lovely water views. It is part of the 7 km long Bay Run.

However, the hour was up so Brain dropped our passengers back at their car. The 3 Bridges trike tour was a great way to celebrate life – or any celebration. A fun and memorable experience. Also, a great way to see parts of the city only the locals know about.

ANZAC Bridge

Firstly, they rode over our favourite bridge, the ANZAC Bridge. We think it is incredible, a work of art and design. 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.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Our favourite, the ANZAC Bridge, leads straight to the next bridge via a flyover. It is the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. As they rode over it, 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.

However, the 1 hour tour was up so Steve rode them back to their car at Milsons Point. In conclusion, a surprise birthday trike tour was a great one!

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Sydney disability trike tour – Grant + Karen 19.05.22

Kerry organised the Sydney disability trike tour for her brother and his wife. Kerry wrote after the ride, “What an awesome ride! Gift to my disabled brother and he had a fantastic time. Wants to go again next week. Easy as to book!”

Our trike rider picked them up from Circular Quay. Firstly, they rode to the Opera House though we cannot ride right up to it, you can see it. Next they rode along Macquarie Street, home of most Sydney medical specialists offices.

Mrs Macquarie’s Point

Riding past the Royal Botanical Gardens to Mrs Macquarie’s Point was next. With beautiful views looking west towards the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it’s not to be missed. On the way back, they ride past Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Mrs Macquarie’s Chair is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand carved by convicts in 1810, for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of NSW.

Then they rode back along Mrs Macquaries Road and past the wonderful Art Gallery of NSW. The Art Gallery of New South Wales, was founded as the New South Wales Academy of Art in 1872. It was also known as the National Art Gallery of New South Wales between 1883 and 1958.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Then it was on the Cahill Expressway and over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. As they ride over it, 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. So far, the Sydney disability trike tour was a success and a lot of fun – they have seen so much in a short space of time.

Kirribilli

Next, they rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. 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. A perfect place to stop for photos.

The Kirribilli Loop

Under the north side of the bridge is always an interesting part of the ride and so, 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.

Blues Point Reserve

Continuing on, they rode on through Milsons Point, did a left hand turn and rode up a few streets. This lead to Blues Point Reserve. The views over Blues Bay towards the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the CBD are just stunning. All the more stunning because of the lovely weather. Another perfect place for photos.

However, the hour was up so Fred, our trike rider, rode back over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and dropped them off at Circular Quay. The Sydney disability trike tour was a huge success, as you can see from the review at the beginning of this post.

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corporate Harley + trike transfer – Tourism Holdings Australia 18.05.22

The corporate Harley + trike transfer was organised by Jackie for her team. They have been in Sydney for a travel exhibition, holding their own stall. It was full on work so when it finished, Jackie shouted the team the Harley + trike transfer to lunch.

Our Harley and Chopper 4 trike riders picked them up from their hotel in Darling Harbour.

Woolloomooloo

Firstly, they rode through the city to Woolloomooloo, originally a working-class district of Sydney. Woolloomooloo is home to the Finger Wharf, known for its remarkable size. It is 400 metres (1,310 ft) long and 63 m (210 ft) wide and stands on 3,600 piles. Known also for 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. If there is time we can stop here for a break, but not today.

Kings Cross

This leads into 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). See the signs (and more), such as “The Love Machine” and the people, an interesting place to ride through!

Elizabeth Bay

Enjoy the lovely ride through Elizabeth Bay, which has always been a high class address – ever since Colonial Secretary, Alexander Macleay, built his exclusive residence there in 1837. In the 1930s it shared in a boom in flats built in the Art Deco style, a significant collection now heritage-listed.

Rushcutters Bay

After British settlement, the area was first known as ‘Rush Cutting Bay’ because the swampy land was covered in tall rushes used by early settlers for thatching houses. Gentrified way before neighbouring suburbs, the image still persists that it is more upper class than Darlinghurst, for example. Worth a ride through that is for sure.

Rose Bay

From 1938, seaplane flights to and from London began and terminated in Sydney Harbour on Rose Bay, making it Sydney’s first international airport. It’s a posh suburb with a large Jewish community. The ride through here is very pretty as we ride past Rose Bay, part of Sydney Harbour. So far, the corporate Harley + trike transfer was showing our visitors areas they would never have seen otherwise. A great way to start to unwind from a hard week of work.

Vaucluse

Vaucluse is one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods in Sydney, with beautiful mansions and heritage homes. Sitting next to Sydney Harbour, it’s definitely worth a ride through, to see how the other half live ?.

Then it was a drive north along the Southern Peninsula. With glimpses of Sydney Harbour on the left and the Pacific Ocean on the right, it’s a pretty ride.

The Gap

A notorious place for suicides, the Gap Lookout, to the left after reaching the top of the steps, offers panoramic views up and down the coast as well as up the harbour.

Watsons Bay

Once a fishing village, Watsons Bay is now one of the must-see places for visitors to Sydney Situated on a peninsula at the the southern entrance to Sydney Harbour, Watsons Bay offers panoramic views up the harbour as well as coastal vistas on the ocean side.

However, the hour was up so we dropped our passengers off at a famous restaurant and hotel. Here they could continue to relax and enjoy lunch and a few drinks. In conclusion, the corporate Harley + trike transfer was a success, a lot of fun and something different to do. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/design-your-own-ride/

A corporate Harley + trike transfer through Sydney Australia. The passengers saw so many beautiful and hidden areas of the posh Eastern Suburbs.
corporate Harley + trike transfer – Tourism Holdings Australia 18.05.22

trike tour wish list – Michelle + Mike 16.05.22

Michelle and Mike had seen a trike doing tours in Western Australia. They had always remembered how much fun it looked. Finally, they decided to look into doing a tour. Troll Tours had the best website in Sydney, they thought, so booked the tour with us. Now they can put a tick next to the trike tour wish list!

Our Chopper 4 trike rider picked them up from their hotel in Darling Harbour.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Firstly, they rode over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. As they rode over it, 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.

Kirribilli

Next, they rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. 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. A perfect place to stop for photos.

The Kirribilli Loop

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.

Blues Point Reserve

Continuing on, they rode on through Milsons Point, did a left hand turn and rode up a few streets. This lead to Blues Point Reserve. The views over Blues Bay towards the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the CBD are just stunning. All the more stunning because of the lovely weather. Another perfect place for photos. So far, the trike tour wish list was worth the wait. Our passengers are loving it.

Mrs Macquarie’s Point

Then it was back over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past the Allen C Lewis Fountain, past the Royal Botanical Gardens to Mrs Macquarie’s Point. It has beautiful views looking west towards the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. They ride past Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Mrs Macquarie’s Chair is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand carved by convicts in 1810, for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of NSW.

Then they rode back along Mrs Macquaries Road and past the wonderful Art Gallery of NSW. The Art Gallery of New South Wales, was founded as the New South Wales Academy of Art in 1872. It was also known as the National Art Gallery of New South Wales between 1883 and 1958.

However, the 1.5 hours was almost up so Fred turned around and took them back through Sydney city to their hotel. The trike tour wish list is back on the list again! They’d love to do another.

Testimonial

Hi Katrina,
Thank you so much for the photos, we had a great time and Fred was a great guide. Just wished we had taken the tour when we arrived, rather than leaving!
I will write a review and all good to post photos.Thanks again!
Michelle

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Fun family trike tour – Dean Family 15.05.22

A fun family trike tour was organised by one of the mums. It was just for a fun experience for the families and it sure was! As one of the mums said, “the boys had a great time”. Our trike riders Fred and Dean met at the family home, in the inner west of Sydney.

ANZAC Bridge

Firstly, they rode over our favourite bridge, the ANZAC Bridge. We think it is incredible, a work of art and design. 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.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The ANZAC Bridge leads straight to the next bridge via a flyover. It is the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. As they rode over it, 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.

Kirribilli

Next, they rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. 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. A perfect place to stop for photos.

The Kirribilli Loop

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.

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. So far, the 3 Bridges trike tour was great fun. So far, the fun family trike tour was a great success.

Fig Tree Bridge, Tarban Creek Bridge, Gladesville Bridge

The Fig Tree Bridge 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 #3 of the main 3 Bridges, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along Parramatta River towards the Harbour Bridge and the city.

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. Following the shoreline of Iron Cove, which is part of the Parramatta River, they saw some lovely water views. It is part of the 7 km long Bay Run.

However, the hour was up so our Chopper 4 trike riders dropped the family back at home. It’s safe to say the fun family trike tour was a huge success. The kids (and adults ?) had a lot of fun!

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Mother’s Day present trike tour – Fiona + Gill 14.05.22

The Mother’s Day present trike tour was a week late ? which suited everyone better. Mohammed booked the tour for his mum and his wife. Our trike rider Fred, picked them up from Kirribilli.

The Kirribilli Loop

Firstly, 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.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Next, 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.

North Bondi and Brighton Lookout.

Through the city to the lookout at the North Bondi headland. There are a couple of lookouts which all offer beautiful views of Bondi Beach and out to the Tasman Sea, part of the South Pacific Ocean. Fred stopped there for a few photos and so they could admire the view.

Bondi Beach

Riding past the world famous Bondi Beach to the south side, is always fun – people look and wave. Looking from the two ends of the beach give a different perspective. 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) and we usually stop near the lifeguard station, made famous by the TV series “Bondi Rescue”. 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. So far, the Mother’s Day present trike tour was a lot of fun!

Tamarama, Bronte and Clovelly

Further south, along more beautiful, though possibly less well known, beaches. The suburb of Tamarama has a small ocean beach about 1 kilometre south of Bondi Beach and a couple of hundred metres north of Bronte Beach. It is an extremely narrow beach and deceptive for its size. Tamarama Beach is often referred to as Glamarama (or Glamourama), owing to the alleged abundance of glamorous people who sunbathe (often topless), on what must be one of the smallest strips of sand in the state (Wikipedia). So far, the trike tour for surprise birthday is a huge success.

Bronte Beach sits on Nelson Bay, surrounded by Bronte Park. Bronte offers scenic cliff-top walking paths south to Coogee via the Waverley Cemetery and north to Tamarama and Bondi Beach. Clovelly Beach is a small and tranquil beach located at the end of a narrow bay. All these beaches are beautiful and great places to swim.

Coogee

Next is Coogee Beach, another beautiful beach and slightly more famous than the previous beaches, due to a well know hotel in Coogee. The name Coogee is said to be taken from a local Aboriginal word koojah which means “smelly place”. Another version is koo-chai or koo-jah, both of which mean “the smell of the seaweed drying” in the Bidigal language, or “stinking seaweed”, a reference to the smell of decaying kelp washed up on the beach. Coogee was gazetted as a village in 1838. The first school was built in 1863, and the building was converted into the Coogee Bay Hotel in 1873 (Wikipedia). Riding past Coogee Beach to Rosslyn Flats is interesting.

Maroubra

Maroubra has one of Australia’s top surfing beaches. However, the 1.5 hours was almost up, so Fred headed through Maroubra to Kensington and dropped them at their home. In conclusion, the Mother’s Day present trike tour was a big success, a great present. Feel the freedom.


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Mother's Day present trike tour was the best ever present. A tour along the east coast of Sydney, past some famous beaches.
Mother’s Day present trike tour – Fiona + Gill 14.05.22

surprise 90th birthday tour – Joan + Keith 14.05.22

The surprise 90th birthday tour was organised by Joan and Keith’s son. Keith has ridden motorcycles most of his life so Rod thought a trike ride would be a fun thing to do. Keith was so happy to be back on a motorbike even if it was a Chopper 4 trike.

Our trike rider Fred, picked the passengers up from Newtown in Sydney’s inner west.

Darling Harbour

Firstly, they rode through the city, to the interesting Darling Harbour. Once a white elephant, it is now a thriving entertainment and restaurant precinct.

Barangaroo

Next, they rode to the new Barangaroo development. Barangaroo is named after a powerful Cammeraygal leader of the Eora Nation at the time of European colonisation. The first written account of her in 1790 described Barangaroo as being in her early 40s, worldly, wise and freer of spirit than the settlers expected of a woman – at least the English women of the time. At the bottom of this post is a link to the very interesting story about her story.

Today, Barangaroo Reserve is Sydney’s newest Harbour foreshore park – marking the transformation of one of the city’s oldest industrial sites into a spectacular, six-hectare headland open space. It also has interesting architecture, public art, and places for people to live, work, dine out or relax. There is a lot going on here. So far, the surprise 90th birthday tour is fun and showing very scenic areas of Sydney.

Crown Casino

They drove past Crown Sydney (also referred to as One Barangaroo), is a skyscraper in Barangaroo, Australia. It stands at a height of 271.3 m (890 ft) with 75 floors, making it the tallest building in Sydney and 4th tallest building in Australia. Construction first began in October 2016 and was completed in December 2020.

However, the hour was almost up so Fred took them to the drop off point in the inner west. Here, they would continue the 90th celebrations with family and friends at a bowls club. The surprise 90th birthday tour was a huge success and the surprise party will be also.

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https://www.barangaroo.com/about/the-place/history/barangaroo-the-woman