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school holiday trike tour – Jasper + Sarah 20.12.22

While in Sydney why not do a school holiday trike tour? Sarah surprised her son Jasper with the trike tour and boy, did he love it.

Testimonial

“OMGosh Katrina, we had the time of our lives. Jasper had a ball and Brian was a fabulous guide.

I will be recommending you guys to anyone who asks about the tour. 
Feel free to use our pics. I’m looking forward to having a look ?

Thanks again. It was amazing ?”  Sarah

The Sydney Opera House

Brian picked them up from their hotel in the Rocks. Firstly, they drove past the Sydney Opera House, as close as they can get to anyway.

St Mary’s Cathedral, Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross

Then it was 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. Next, they rode through the inner eastern suburb of Woolloomoolloo and stopped at 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. Then it was up the hill and through Kings Cross.

Eastern suburbs

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). After there, they headed east through the posh suburbs of the eastern suburbs of Sydney, including the Bays: Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay.

Watsons Bay and The Gap

Soon they headed north through some upper class suburbs. Subsequently they rode to “The Gap” and stopped for photos. The view towards North Head and out to the South Pacific Ocean. Watsons Bay sits on the end of the South Head peninsula. The photo was taken out the front of Macquarie Lighthouse, Vaucluse.

North Bondi and Brighton Lookout

There are a couple of lookouts at the North Bondi headland. Specifically, they 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. So far, on the school holiday trike tour they have seen some great views and scenic sights.

Bondi Beach

Next, they drove past the world famous Bondi Beach to the south side. 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.

Tamarama + Bronte

Riding 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).

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. Unquestionably, stopping here for a coffee is a great way to just sit, relax and soak in the atmosphere, if there is time.

Queens Park

Around Queens Park which 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 is directly next to Centennial Park and is quite beautiful.

Centennial Park

Lastly, 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.”

However, the 1.5 hours was almost up so Brian dropped them back at their hotel. In conclusion, the school holiday trike tour was a huge success. Our passengers saw so may beautiful and famous sights in Sydney. Most importantly, they had fun. Feel the Freedom!

https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/eastern-sydney-panorama-trike-ride/

Group Harleys and trike – Swiss Group 05.12.22

The group Harleys and trike tour was for people from Switzerland. Their travel agent contacted us and we organised 1 trike and 6 Harleys.

Our Harley and trike riders picked the passengers up from their hotel in the Rocks.

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.

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 Harley birthday celebration tour is a lot of fun, showing some beautiful scenes of Sydney.

Kirribilli

Back to Kirribilli, 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.

Woolloomoolloo

Next, they rode back over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and through the inner eastern suburb of Woolloomoolloo. Past the famous Harry Cafe De Wheels and into Kings Cross. Harry’s Café de Wheels has been serving customers for over 80 years. They make delicious pies, hotdogs and more.

Kings Cross

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).

The Domain

Then they rode past the Phillip Precinct commonly referred to as the Domain, is the largest open space in the central business district. This historic site is used for large concerts, festivals, sporting events and community-related activities. However, the 1.5 hrs was up so our trike and Harley riders ride the back to their hotel. From here they could continue exploring our wonderful city of Sydney.

In conclusion, this Group Harleys and trike tour was a huge success. They loved it, as their smiles confirm!

https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/design-your-own-ride/

Harley tour birthday gift – Brian 01.12.22

The Harley tour birthday gift was a fun and memorable present. A great way to celebrate a birthday!

St Mary’s Cathedral

Our Harley rider Pat, picked Brian up at Circular Quay. We email a map of exactly where to meet. Firstly, they rode past St Mary’s Cathedral which is very impressive, even when riding past and not stopping. 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 and Kings Cross

Next, it was 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. Then it was up the hill and through Kings Cross.

Eastern suburbs

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). After there, they headed east through the posh suburbs of the eastern suburbs of Sydney, including the Bays: Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay.

Watsons Bay and The Gap

North through some upper class suburbs, they rode to “The Gap” and stopped for photos. The view towards North Head and out to the South Pacific Ocean. Watsons Bay sits on the end of the South Head peninsula. This is where the photo was taken.

North Bondi and Brighton Lookout

There are a couple of lookouts at the North Bondi headland. They 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. So far, on the uncle + nephew trike tour they have seen some great views and scenic sights. So far, the last minute trike tour was a lot of fun.

Bondi Beach

Next, they drove past the world famous Bondi Beach to the south side. 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.

Tamarama + Bronte

Riding 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).

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. However, the hour was up so Pat rode Brian back to Circular Quay.

In conclusion, the Harley tour birthday gift was a special and memorable present.

https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/the-city-viewer/

holiday trike tour – Chris + Trevor 27.11.22

The holiday trike tour was a great experience. It’s also a great way to see lots of sights in a short time. Our passengers were staying out west but wanted to see some of the beaches. They caught a train to Circular Quay where our trike rider Brian met them.

The Sydney Opera House

Firstly, they drove past the Sydney Opera House, as close as they can get to anyway.

St Mary’s Cathedral, Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross

Then it was 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. 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. Then it was up the hill and through Kings Cross.

Eastern suburbs

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). After there, they headed east through the posh suburbs of the eastern suburbs of Sydney, including the Bays: Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay.

North Bondi and Brighton Lookout

There are a couple of lookouts at the North Bondi headland. They 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. So far, on the holiday trike tour they have seen some great views and scenic sights.

Bondi Beach

Next, they drove past the world famous Bondi Beach to the south side. 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.

Tamarama + Bronte

Riding 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).

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. Stopping here for a coffee is a great way to just sit, relax and soak in the atmosphere, if there is time.

Clovelly + Coogee

Then it was past Clovelly Beach to Coogee. Coogee Beach is a great beach with calm surf and is family-friendly. The promenade area has restored historic buildings and nurtured parklands. It’s one of the more well known beaches amongst Sydneysiders. However, the 1.5 hours was up so Brian dropped them off at Coogee Beach where they could continue to explore. In conclusion, the holiday trike tour was a real success and a lot of fun.

https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/eastern-sydney-panorama-trike-ride/

Harley birthday celebration tour – Janice + Mel 19.11.22

The Harley birthday celebration tour was for Mum and daughter. What a way to celebrate! Janice turned 80 years young – no one is too old for a Harley ride.

Testimonial

Hey Katrina,

Mum and I had a blast, thanks so much for the photos, they look awesome.

Phil and Perry were fantastic.
I will highly recommend them.
I will pop a review through and yes, no worries with posting photos. 🙂

Thanks again, you made my mum’s 80th so special!
Mel

Our Harley riders Phil and Pat, picked them up from outside the Bridgeview Hotel in the Rocks.

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.

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 Harley birthday celebration tour is a lot of fun, showing some beautiful scenes of Sydney.

Woolloomoolloo

Next, they rode back over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and through the inner eastern suburb of Woolloomoolloo. Past the famous Harry Cafe De Wheels and into Kings Cross. Harry’s Café de Wheels has been serving customers for over 80 years. They make delicious pies, hotdogs and more.

Kings Cross

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).

However, the hour was almost up, so they turned around and headed back to Bridge View Hotel. From here, they could keep celebrating the birthdays. In conclusion, the Harley birthday celebration tour was a huge success, a lot of fun and a great way to Feel the Freedom!

https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/design-your-own-ride/

https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/sydney-harbour/sydney-harbour-bridge

holiday highlight trike tour – Jade + Lara 18.11.22

The holiday highlight trike tour was the best experience of their trip to Sydney.

Testimonial

“????? Absolutely brilliant. Had such a blast.

We did the 60min trike ride with Alfred from Troll Tours. My friend and I had an absolute blast and it was the definitive highlight of our trip. Such a great way to see the sights.”

Our trike rider picked them up from their hotel in the city.

Barangaroo

Firstly, they drove past the Barangaroo waterfront and through the comparatively new development of Barangaroo. A spectacular transformation from a disused container terminal on the edge of Sydney’s CBD into a spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct. The new Crown Casino is here and there are plenty of restaurants.

The Rocks

Next, Fred drove them around the most historic place in Australia. The Rocks 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

Thirdly, they rode along Hickson Road and under the southern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where this photo was taken. What a wonderful view! They continued on down George St and into Circular Quay. Further on they came close to the Sydney Opera House from a different angle. Even as “forever Sydneyites” we never get tired of looking at the Opera House. Along Macquarie Street which is famous for being home to the medical specialists. Next, they rode past the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, an interesting mix of old and new. Continuing on through the Rocks to Circular Quay, as close to the Opera House as is legally possible in a vehicle. They did a spin around the roundabout a couple of times to get a good look and some photos.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Next they rode on the Cahill Expressway, 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. So far, the holiday highlight trike tour was already starting to be the highlight of their holiday!

Kirribilli

Past Kirribilli House which is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. The famous jacarandas are in full bloom at the moment and looking beautiful. 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.

lower North Shore suburbs

Continuing east, they rode through Cremorne, Mosman and down past the Taronga Zoo to Bradleys Head. Make sure you look for the koalas eating and sleeping in the gum trees.

Bradleys Head

Finally, they had a look at Bradleys Head. It has wonderful views across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the CBD.

Taronga Zoo Sydney

However, the hour was up so Fred rode up the hill and dropped them off at Taronga Zoo Sydney. Taronga Zoo Sydney was officially opened on October 7th, 1916, you can see the beautiful original building in the photo. In 100 years Taronga has gone from a location of entertainment in 1916 to a mature conservation and education hub that works well beyond traditional zoo boundaries to tell the story of healthy ecosystems, habitats, wildlife and communities across the globe today.

In conclusion, the holiday highlight trike tour was a huge success and a lot of fun! Feel the freedom and create forever memories.

https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/design-your-own-ride/

https://taronga.org.au/about/history-and-culture/sydney

The holiday highlight trike tour was a huge success. The highlight of their holiday!
holiday highlight trike tour – Jade + Lara 18.11.22

60th birthday present tour – Mary-Lou 18.11.22

The 60th birthday present tour was bought for Mary-Lou from her sons. She has always wanted to go for a Harley ride so this was the perfect opportunity. Our Harley rider Phil, picked her up from the hotel she is staying in, in the Sydney CBD.

Centennial Park

Firstly, they rode through the huge Centennial Park, it is a lovely experience, they stopped for photos at one of the ponds. 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 60th birthday present tour was a lot of fun. Mary-Lou has already seen many of the beautiful beaches and sights of Sydney.

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.

However, the hour was up so Phil dropped Mary-Lou back at her hotel. In conclusion, the 60th birthday present tour was a great one. A successful experience and a great gift.

https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/the-city-viewer/

https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-east/bondi/beach-lifestyle

spur of the moment tour – Graham + Kirstine 11.11.22

The spur of the moment tour was a great decision for our Irish passengers. We don’t always have a trike or Harleys available at the last minute but sometimes we do. It’s always worth checking.

“Hi Katrina..we had a great time thanks. Loved every minute and would be happy for you to use a photo. My partner is a motor bike enthusiast and had lots of questions for Wilfred. 

Many thanks,” 
Kirstine x

Our trike rider Fred, picked them up from their hotel in Sydney city. He took them on a real city tour.

The Rocks

Firstly, Fred drove them around the most historic place in Australia. The Rocks 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

They road along Hickson Road and under the southern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where this photo was taken. What a wonderful view! They continued on down George St and into Circular Quay. Further on they came close to the Sydney Opera House from a different angle. Even as “forever Sydneyites” we never get tired of looking at the Opera House. Along Macquarie Street which is famous for being home to the medical specialists.

St Mary’s Cathedral

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.

Mrs Macquarie’s Point

Then they rode past the Royal Botanical Gardens to Mrs Macquarie’s Point was next. 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.

Also along this road is 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. So far, the spur of the moment tour was one of the best decisions they had made in Sydney.

Woolloomooloo

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.

Eastern suburbs

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).

Hyde Park

Australia’s oldest park is also one of its most well-known. Hyde Park offers 16 hectares of wide open space in the heart of central Sydney. It’s worth a walk through or a ride around on a trike or Harley. However, the hour was up so Fred rode them back to their hotel. In conclusion, the spur of the moment tour was a great decision. A lot of fun and they saw a lot in a short time.

https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/the-city-viewer/

https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/histories-local-parks-playgrounds/history-hyde-park

Sydney’s sights trike tour – Alisha + David 11.11.22

The Sydney’s sights trike tour was perfect for our passengers. From the USA, they are in Sydney for a holiday and wanted to see the sights the fun way. Also, with limited time, it’s a great way to see the main spectacular landmarks. Our trike rider Fred, picked them up from their hotel in the city.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Firstly, they rode past the famous icon, the Sydney Opera House. Then it was 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.

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 Sydney Harbour Bridge to the area at the southern end. So far, the Sydney’s sights trike tour has shown them the most famous of sights and was already a lot of fun.

Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross

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. Then it was up the hill and through Kings Cross.

Eastern suburbs

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). After there, they headed east through the posh suburbs of the eastern suburbs of Sydney, including the Bays: Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay.

Watsons Bay and The Gap

North through some upper class suburbs, they rode to “The Gap” and stopped for photos. The view towards North Head and out to the South Pacific Ocean. Watsons Bay sits on the end of the South Head peninsula. This is where the photo was taken.

North Bondi and Brighton Lookout

There are a couple of lookouts at the North Bondi headland. They 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. So far, on the uncle + nephew trike tour they have seen some great views and scenic sights. So far, the last minute trike tour was a lot of fun.

Bondi Beach

Next, they drove past the world famous Bondi Beach to the south side. 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.

Tamarama + Bronte

Riding 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).

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. Stopping here for a coffee is a great way to just sit, relax and soak in the atmosphere, if there is time.

Clovelly + Coogee

Then it was past Clovelly Beach to Coogee. Coogee Beach is a great beach with calm surf and is family-friendly. The promenade area has restored historic buildings and nurtured parklands. It’s one of the more well known beaches amongst Sydneysiders. However, the one hour was up so Fred dropped them off at Coogee Beach where they could continue to explore. In conclusion, the Sydney’s sights trike tour was a real success.

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“We had an amazing time and he was an excellent guide. Thank you again for accommodating us.” David

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70year olds birthday gift – Lyndall + Steve 09.11.22

The 70year olds birthday gift was from family. It was for both our passengers who are Sydneysiders and it did not disappoint. Our trike rider Steve, picked Lyndall + Steve up from a prearranged location on the north shore.

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.

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.

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. So far, the 70year olds birthday gift was a success and a lot of fun.

Barangaroo

Then it was through the comparatively new development of Barangaroo. A spectacular transformation from a disused container terminal on the edge of Sydney’s CBD into a spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct. This leads into the Rocks which is 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.

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.

Harbour Bridge Southern Side

Finally, it was along Hickson Road and under the southern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where this photo was taken. What a wonderful view! They continued on down George St and into Circular Quay. Further on they came close to the Sydney Opera House from a different angle. Even as “forever Sydneyites” we never get tired of looking at the Opera House.

However, the hour was almost up. So Steve drove back over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and dropped them back where he picked them up. In conclusion, the 70year olds birthday gift was one of the best they received! It was a lot of fun and they saw places they had never been to before.

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Thank you Katrina. Yes we enjoyed our little adventure and although we are Sydney siders we visited places that we had not been to before and places we had not seen for 40 odd years as traversing the city is very different from the old days. We cannot say anything negative about our guide who was informative and chattered away with my partner in an easy manner through the trip.

You are welcome to post those comments. And we appreciate the photos which catalogue our journey.

Thanks 
Steve

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