Jenny and her sons are in Sydney for a holiday. Jenny was racking her mind as to what to give her son for his 14th birthday. A trike tour 3Bridges came to mind so she rang us. We managed to organise a trike at late notice, it’s not always possible but we do our best.

Our trike rider Brian, picked them up from their hotel in the city. Firstly, they rode over the:

Famous Sydney Harbour Bridge

Riding over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge is an experience and a view, that we never ever tire of. We always tell our passengers to look up and enjoy the unique view. The rivets are so interesting and the arch is so iconic.

Blues Point Reserve

After riding off the Harbour Bridge, they rode to Blues Point Reserve. This is another area where the views across Sydney Harbour towards the Sydney Opera House and the CBD are magnificent. Also, there is a lovely view of Luna Park.

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.

Fig Tree Bridge – an extra!

The Fig Tree Bridge opened in 1963 and spans the Lane Cove River. They continued on and crossed the second of the bridges Tarban Creek Bridge. This spans Tarban Creek. Then they rode onto the second of the main 3 Bridges, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along Parramatta River towards the Harbour Bridge and the city.

Gladesville Bridge

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. They followed the shoreline of Iron Cove which is part of the Parramatta River. It is also part of the 7 km long Bay Run.

However, time was up so Brian dropped his passengers off at their hotel. In conclusion, the trike tour 3Bridges was a huge success. A memorable 14th birthday, one he will never forget – nor will his brother and mum!
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Sheree is from far north Qld. She needed a break so came to Sydney for a few days. She rang us at late notice but we could organise our Harley rider Phil. Sheree organised the Harley tour eastern Sydney.

Eastern Suburbs beaches

Phil picked her up from her hotel in the city. Firstly they rode past Bronte Beach and the little but lovely Tamarama Beach. Of course, no Harley tour eastern Sydney tour is complete without visiting Bondi Beach.

Bondi Beach and the lifeguard tower

They stopped for photos at Bondi Beach, near the lifeguard tower. It is famous because of the TV show ‘Bondi Rescue’.

the ‘bays’

Next, they rode through the ‘bays’. Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay. After that, they rode through the infamous Kings Cross. It is not nearly as raunchy as it used to be. This led to the now posh Woolloomooloo, home to Harry’s Cafe De Wheels.

However, time was nearly up so Phil dropped Sheree back at her hotel. In conclusion, the Harley tour eastern Sydney was a huge success and a lot of fun.
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The story of ‘Harry’s Café de Wheels’ goes back to the depression years of the late 1930’s.

With the world on the brink of a devastating war, an enterprising Sydneysider by the name of Harry Edwards opened a caravan café near the front gates of the Woolloomooloo naval dockyard.

Soon, word spread quickly with Harry’s ‘pie n’ peas’ and crumbed sausages soon becoming a popular part of the city’s nightlife – keenly sought by sailors, soldiers, cabbies, starlets and coppers alike. Harry operated the caravan until 1938 when he enlisted in the AIF during WWII.

Bondi Rescue is an Australian factual television programme which is broadcast on Network 10. The programme, which has aired since 2006, follows the daily lives and routines of the Waverley Council professional lifeguards who patrol Bondi Beach.

Lori is from Texas and wanted to do something special. She is in Sydney for a holiday. Yes, we should say Australia but Sydney is now Lori’s highlight. Actually it is not Sydney, it is us, Troll Tours. ? The Eastern Panorama Harley tour was a real eye opener and an unforgettable experience!

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Before I had a chance to put her ride on our website, before I sent a follow up email, Lori wrote:

“Hi Katey,
I just wanted to take a minute to let you know what a fab time I had!  Phil made my trip an amazing and it truly was the highlight of my vacation.

Besides being on the back of an awesome fat boy, Phil was great fun.  I learned a lot – like Woolloomooloo has 8 O’s. 

Later today will write up something on trip advisor but I wanted you to know how great my experience with Phil was.  
Thanks 
Lori”

the Eastern Panorama Harley tour

Phil picked Lori up from her hotel in the Sydney CBD. Firstly, they rode across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Look up and enjoy the view of the arch and the rivets. It is wonderful to see without a roof or walls inhibiting the view.

Kirribilli Loop

After that, they stopped at Jeffrey Street Wharf for a look at the beautiful view. Look across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House – for instance, it is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. You’ll also see the Harbour Bridge from a different perspective.

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. Riding on, they rode back over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.

south eastern suburbs

They headed into the south eastern suburbs. Firstly, it was through the lovely Centennial Park. Next, it was past Bronte Beach to the most famous beach in Sydney – Bondi Beach. They stopped for a stretch and some photos and then they continued on.

They headed through the posh Eastern suburbs of Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay. This led to the infamous Kings Cross and the now, very in demand, Woolloomooloo. Home of the iconic Harry’s Cafe De Wheels.

However, time was up so Phil had to take Lori back to her hotel. In conclusion, the Eastern Panorama Harley tour was a huge success!!
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Cathy organised a surprise birthday trike transfer for herself and her bestie. It was a fantastic surprise and a huge success! Cathy was so organised that she started organising the surprise birthday trike transfer 3 months before the ride! We love people who are very organised (we also love those who aren’t.?).

Elderslie, southwest of Sydney

Our trike rider Brian, on a blue trike, picked up our passengers from Elderslie. Elderslie is approx 70kms southwest of Sydney. Usually we can pick up from anywhere in the outer Sydney area. Just ask us for ideas of routes, in other words, we are sure we can help you out.

Kirribill, Sydney Harbour.

So, Brian picked them up from Elderslie, in the south west of Sydney. They rode through so many suburbs of western Sydney. It made for a very interesting ride.

He wanted to make the transfer (tour) interesting, so he took the passengers to Kirribilli. Kirribilli is on the north side of Sydney Harbour.

The view from here is amazing. The haze you can see behind our passengers is because of the fires. The fires are a few hundred kilometres north of Sydney. We are really upset and worried about the fires. There are roughly 100 fires as we type but, more start regularly. This is unprecedented. ?

Sydney Harbour Bridge

After this, they rode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. However, look up and enjoy the view most people don’t have. There is no roof to block your view!!

Unfortunately, time was up so Brian dropped our passengers off at The Rocks. Cathy had organised a surprise lunch for Kellee and herself. What a great present!! In conclusion, the surprise birthday trike transfer was a huge success. A present that will always be remembered – for the good times!

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The Rocks is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets, purchasing street food and handmade fashions. The area has some of Sydney’s oldest pubs and many of the upscale restaurants have harbour views. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers local and international exhibits. Buskers perform along the busy harbourfront promenade.

Cathy has been on a trike ride with us before. Her carer rang asking us to organise another trike ride. We emailed a few maps of routes we could do in two hours, leaving from the home. We all decided the southern beaches trike tour was the best tour to do.

southern beaches

So, our trike rider Syl, picked them up from the southern suburb of Beverly Hills. Firstly they drove to San Sousi which is on the Georges River. Next, they rode through Brighton Le Sands, which follows part of Botany Bay. This lead them along the southern edge of the airport to the lovely La Perouse, on the east of Botany Bay.

eastern beaches

After that, they rode north along the eastern beaches of Maroubra, Coogee, Bronte and Tamarama. They stopped at Bondi Beach for a stretch and for photos.

However, time was almost up so they headed back home. Syl dropped them off and, in conclusion, the southern beaches trike tour was a huge success. The smiles on the photos says it all!

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Hi Katrina,

Thanks very much for the receipt and photos. We both enjoyed the trip very much and Sylvio was wonderful.

Thanks, once again.
Dallas
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Lieutenant James Cook first landed at Kurnell, on the southern banks of Botany Bay, in what is now Silver Beach, on Sunday 29 April 1770, when navigating his way up the east coast of Australia on his ship, HMS Endeavour. Cook’s landing marked the beginning of Britain’s interest in Australia and in the eventual colonisation of this new “southern continent”.

Initially the name Stingrays Harbour was used by Cook and other journal keepers on his expedition, for the stingrays they caught. That name was also recorded on an Admiralty chart. Cook’s log for 6 May 1770 records “The great quantity of these sort of fish found in this place occasioned my giving it the name of Stingrays Harbour”. However, in the journal prepared later from his log, Cook wrote instead: (sic) “The great quantity of plants Mr. Banks and Dr. Solander found in this place occasioned my giving it the name of Botanist Botany Bay”.

Eighteen years later, in 1788, Governor Arthur Phillip sailed the armed tender HMS Supply into the bay on 18 January.