Deb 18.12.19 – Beaches Bridges Harley tour

Deb is from Yorkshire in the UK. She is in Sydney on holidays and wanted to see some of the interesting yet less touristy parts of Sydney. So she organised a three hour Beaches Bridges Harley tour with us.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Or Harley rider Phil, picked Deb up from her hotel in the Rocks. Firstly, they rode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s a fabulous view of the bridge from the back of a Harley. There is no metal to ruin your view.

Kirribilli Loop

Next, they stopped north of The Bridge near Jeffrey Street Wharf. The view across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House and the CBD are spectacular. After the photo stop, they did the Kirribilli Loop.

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 interesting.

Bradleys Head Amphitheatre

The Kirribilli Loop rides past Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool. Riding further, they rode past Taronga Zoo. If you are lucky, you will see koalas asleep or eating their dinner of gum leaves. This road leads to Bradleys Head Amphitheatre which is an exceptionally popular lookout in Sydney Harbour National Park. The views of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison are breathtaking.

Spit Lookout

Following the backs roads, they came to the pretty and posh Balmoral Beach. After driving past, the next stop was the Spit Lookout. Yet more beautiful views.

Further on was the Wakehurst Parkway, which we love. The speed limit is higher than most of Sydney and it is surrounded on both sides by trees. You’ll feel like you are out in the bush.

Time was starting to run out so they headed back south. Riding along Warringah Rd, over the Roseville Bridge to the lovely waterside suburb of Northbridge.

the 3 Bridges Tour

At North Sydney here they ‘picked up’ the 3 Bridges Tour. It was time for another stop and a quick refresher. Then it was time for a ride over the Gladesville Bridge and the amazing ANZAC Bridge.

However time was up so Phil dropped Deb back at her hotel. In conclusion, the Beaches Bridges Harley tour was a huge success. Before we even had a chance to write a follow up email, Deb wrote to us:

“My tour was excellent thank you guys, especially my lovely fellow Yorkshireman Phil”.
Cheers Deb
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Jenny + sons 17.12.19 – trike tour 3Bridges

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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Uniting Residents 16.12.19 – elderly passengers trike rides

Every now and then we get a call to organise this elderly passengers trike rides. They live in an Aged Care Home and a highlight is to do something different. All of the passengers love to go on the trike so there were more to take then was expected – word had got around!

Aged Care Home

So our trike rider arrived at their place, in the inner west of Sydney. He spent four hours taking them all around the block. They all absolutely loved the experience as the smiles show!

However, time was up so our trike rider had to stop the rides. In conclusion, there were so many happy faces that the elderly passengers trike rides were definitely a huge success.

Testimonial

The organiser wrote “All the Residents had a great day on the Trike, thank you so much…”

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Some information: the Inner West Sydney is an area directly west of the Sydney central business district. The suburbs of the Inner West are predominantly located along the southern shore of Port Jackson (Parramatta River), stretching south to the shores of the Cooks River. The western boundary is Homebush Bay Drive & Centenary Drive.

Sheree 16.12.19 – Harley tour eastern Sydney

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.

Janine + Tina 09.12.19 – trike surprise birthday tour

Tina wanted to do something fun for her sister-in-law. A trike surprise birthday tour was a great idea. An experience to celebrate a birthday, a memorable one.

Our trike rider Syl, picked the passengers up at Circular Quay. Firstly they rode over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Check out the arch and the rivets as you ride across it.

Sydney Harbour and the Kirribilli Loop

Next, they stopped north of the bridge at Kirribilli. This includes Jeffrey St Wharf, where they stopped for photos. This area has wonderful views looking across Sydney Harbour, just from a different angle. Then they rode the Kirribilli Loop. On the Loop, you will see the underside of the northern end of the SHB – Sydney Harbour Bridge. They finished the loop by riding past Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool.

Macquarie’s Point and the Art Gallery NSW

Back over the Harbour Bridge, through the city to Macquarie’s Point. This area also has wonderful views across Sydney Harbour, looking west. Continuing on, they rode past the Art Gallery NSW, though Woolloomooloo to the infamous Kings Cross.

Bondi Beach and the eastern suburbs

Next were the lovely beach suburbs of Bronte and Tamarama. Another stop, this time at the famous Bondi Beach. Check out the life guard tower, made famous by the TV series “Bondi Rescue”. Also the Bondi Baths are home to a 50 metre pool though of course, we don’t stop there for a swim.

However, the two hours goes quickly so they started heading back to drop off. This took them through the posh eastern suburbs of Vaucluse, Rose Bay and Double Bay. Syl dropped them off at the Quay so they could continue celebrating. In conclusion, the trike surprise birthday tour was a huge success.

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Lori 09.12.19 – Eastern Panorama Harley tour

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!

Testimonial

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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Saint Ignatius Camp 07.12.19 – childrens camp trike rides

Every year for the last 5 years, we have organised this childrens camp trike rides. We send two trikes to their fair day. It is organised for children who come to the camp at the school.

Our trike riders Craig and Steve, rode the children and adults around the school area. The rides were so popular they both kept going non-stop for 2 hours each.

However, the time was up so our trike riders said goodbye. In conclusion, the childrens camp trike rides was a huge success yet again.

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Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview is an independent single-sex primary and secondary day and boarding school for boys, conducted in the Jesuit tradition, located in Riverview, a small suburb situated on the Lane Cove River on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, NSW

The Lower North Shore refers to the northern suburbs of Sydney adjoining Sydney Harbour. The three bodies of water that surround the Lower North Shore are Lane Cove River on its western border, Sydney Harbour on its south side, and Middle Harbour on its east. The area borders the Upper North Shore when the Lane Cover River and Middle Harbour are at their closest.

Cathy + Kellee 07.12.19 – surprise birthday trike transfer

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.

Silvia 05.12.19 – Harley Tour Blue Mountains

Silvia is with a tour group from Switzerland. They are in Sydney for a holiday and they will be visiting other parts of Australia. Silvia decided a Harley Tour Blue Mountains would be a special and exciting experience. It was!

Our Harley rider Phil, picked her up from the hotel she is staying in. It is in the Rocks, a good starting point for a tour.

the Harbour Bridge

Firstly, they rode over the Harbour Bridge. What a great view! Be sure to look up. Without a roof over your head you will see more than most people.

Kirribilli Loop

After that, they did the Kirribilli Loop – as suggested before – look up! You will see the underside of the northern end of the SHB – Sydney Harbour Bridge.

They finished the loop by riding past Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool. Continuing on, they rode into the lower north shore suburbs of North Sydney and Wollstonecraft. In addition, they rode along the lovely River Road into Lane Cove to the interesting Gladesville Bridge.

M4 freeway

Further more, they rode to Rodd Point then to the new Westconnex to pick up M4 freeway.

Blue Mountains + Leura

They wound their way around the lower Blue Mountains until they stopped at the lovely Leura for a walk, a stretch and lunch.

Katoomba, home of the Three Sisters

Continuing on, they ride to the famous Katoomba, home of the Three Sisters, an amazing rock formation. Riding further north, they rode past the Hydro Majestic, Victoria Pass, Hartley Village to Lithgow.

However time was getting short. There is so much to see in 8 hours! So they rode down the infamous Bells Line of Road back to Sydney. In conclusion, the Harley Tour Blue Mountains which took eight hours, was a huge success. Silvia loved every minute of the tour.
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The Three Sisters are an unusual rock formation in the Blue Mountains of NSW.

Cathy + Dallas 02.12.19 – southern beaches trike tour

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!

Testimonial

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.