Debbie + Ross 28.05.19 – Sydney trike tour present

The Sydney trike tour present was from our passenger’s daughter. They are visiting Sydney for a few days and it is a great way to see some or all of the sights in a short time frame. Craig picked them up from their hotel in Cremorne, on the north side of Sydney Harbour.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Firstly, they rode across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is a famous icon of Sydney, and rightly so. It is very impressive especially from the back of a trike (or Harley). Make sure you look up to see the arches.

The historic Rocks

Continuing along the bridge they rode through the historic Rocks. It is a wonderful area to explore with lots of charm and history. See the bottom of this post for more information about The Rocks.

They then rode back across the bridge and through North Sydney. Next they rode down to Jeffrey Street Wharf at Kirribilli. The views across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House and the CBD is beautiful. Also, checkout the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a different perspective.

After that, they rode under the bridge, past Luna Park turn off and the North Sydney Olympic Pool.

However, the time was up so Craig returned our passengers to the drop off in Cremorne. In conclusion, the Sydney trike tour present was a fun ride and an experience to remember. The best present!
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The Rocks became established shortly after the colony’s formation in 1788. From the earliest history of the settlement, the area had a reputation as a slum and the arriving convicts’ side of town, often frequented by visiting sailors and prostitutes. That’s certainly not the case now!

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a heritage-listed steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the CBD and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of Sydney, and Australia itself. The bridge is nicknamed “The Coathanger” because of its arch-based design.

Bernie, Megan + Peter 24.05.19 – 69th birthday VIVID tour

In Sydney for a short time, Bernie organised the 69th birthday VIVID tour with us. She is celebrating her 69th birthday and therefore wanted to do something fun and a bit different to the usual touristy stuff. Why not combine it with a ride around the VIVID sights!

Mrs Macquarie’s Point

Craig and Joe picked our passengers up from a restaurant. They had eaten dinner first so then they could relax while taking in the Sydney sights. Firstly, they rode to Mrs Macquarie’s Point. We can’t ride to the exact point but it is possible to walk to the point. We can ride far enough to see the wonderful view looking west to the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Next, they rode through part of the city and across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. One of our favourite views is from Blues Point. It has the same type of view as Mrs Macquarie’s Point but in reverse – looking east across Sydney Harbour to the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

In addition they stopped at Jeffrey Street Wharf, Kirribilli. From here the view is closer to the Opera House and the CBD. They had a look around and had some photos taken. The perspective of the Harbour Bridge is fabulous from here. They drove under the bridge and back across it.

However, time was up so they were dropped off near their hotel at Circular Quay. The 69th birthday VIVID tour was a great success. In other words, our passengers had such a fun time and saw the pretty sights of the VIVID Festival and Sydney. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/design-your-own-ride/

VIVID SYDNEY

The website says: Where art, technology and commerce intersect. Three weeks of game changing ideas and seminars, amazing music and light sculptures that transform the city. https://www.vividsydney.com/ It really is worth a look.

Asian Group 23.05.19 – trike tour of Sydney

A trike tour of Sydney was organised by our client, a company. They had visitors come from Asia to Sydney, to see their place. Our client thought it would be a nice gesture for them to do something fun. Also, it was a great way to see the main sights of Sydney. It sure was.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Our two trike riders, Craig and Syl, picked the group up from their hotel at Pier One, the Rocks. Firstly, they rode across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Make sure you look upwards while riding across the bridge, it has a different perspective to it when there is no metal roof blocking your view!

They stopped near Jeffrey Street Wharf, Kirribilli. Craig took some photos of them on the trikes – great memories. The passengers then had a good look across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House and the CBD. It is such a wonderful view, we never get tired of it.

Bondi Beach

After that, they rode back across the bridge to Bondi Beach. This took them through the city and some of the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. Bondi Beach is one of the most famous places in Sydney. The trike riders stopped there so the passengers could have a good look and get some photos taken.

Everyone says the trike tour of Sydney is a great experience, a great ride to do. Moreover, they now have wonderful memories of Sydney. In other words, do it! Do a trike (or Harley) ride, you won’t regret it.
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Bondi Beach information

Bondi Beach is about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) long. Surf Life Saving Australia gave different hazard ratings to areas of Bondi Beach in 2004. While the northern end has been rated a gentle 4 (with 10 as the most hazardous), the southern side is rated as a 7 due to a famous rip current known as the “Backpackers’ Rip”.

Tourists aren’t willing to walk the length of the beach to safer swimming. Part of the problem is the proximity to the bus stop – it is near the south end of Bondi Beach. This causes many tourists to get caught in a dangerous situation. Many backpackers and tourists do not realise that the flat, smooth water is a rip, and quite dangerous. The south end of the beach is generally reserved for surfboard riding.

Raylene 22.05.19 – Christmas present Harley ride

Raylene was given the Christmas present Harley ride Gift Voucher. She finally had time to do it and she is so glad she did. She was stoked about it.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Jungle picked her up from The Rocks and took her on the 3 Bridges ride. It is one of our most popular rides. Firstly they rode through the Rocks and onto the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s a fabulous bridge to ride over with nothing blocking the view. Make sure you look upwards!

Jungle picked her up from The Rocks and took her on the 3 Bridges ride. It is one of our most popular rides. Firstly they rode through the Rocks and onto the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s a fabulous bridge to ride over with nothing blocking the view. Make sure you look upwards!

Secondly, they rode around Kirribilli which has beautiful views across Sydney Harbour towards the Opera House and the CBD. You also have a great, close up view of the Harbour Bridge. Next, they drove under the north end of the bridge, past Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool.

After that, they rode on the famous Pacific highway until turning off onto River Road. It is a nice street to ride on but no rivers are in sight! Then they came across another bridge, the Fig Tree Bridge.

We don’t class it as one of the 3 Bridges mentioned in the ride on our website. It is still a great little bridge though and worth a mention. Jungle rode under this bridge for a bit of a change and so they could have a look at the Lane Cove River. Some good fish can be caught from here.

the Gladesville Bridge

Continuing on, they rode over another ‘small’ bridge, the Tarban Creek Bridge. It’s not so small but it is not one of the main three. This bridge joins the Gladesville Bridge – one of the main bridges of Sydney. It has wonderful views looking east over the Parramatta River towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

On the Gladesville Bridge we join Victoria Road, a main arterial coming from the west. A short drive along it and they turned off into the inner eastern suburbs of Drummoyne and Rodd Point. They followed the Bay Run for a while. It is a famous walk path which goes for 7 kms around a bay of Parramatta River.

The ANZAC Bridge

After that, they rode onto the wonderful ANZAC Bridge. Another bridge where you have to remember to look upwards while riding across it! A ride through the city and the time was up. Therefore, Jungle took Raylene to the drop off place. The Christmas present Harley ride was a hit, Raylene was so stoked and just wanted to keep riding.
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Anne + Bernie 19.05.19 – 80th birthday trike ride

An 80th birthday trike ride is the best way to celebrate such a milestone. Their son Andrew organised the ride for his parents. His dad Bernie turned 80 so they wanted to do something special for him. After the trike ride the family all met together for a birthday lunch.

Kings Cross

Brian picked Anne + Bernie up from Circular Quay. Firstly they rode to the inner eastern suburb of Kings Cross. It is infamous for being the red light district of Sydney. It is a lot calmer than it was decades ago but it is still interesting to ride through.

Mrs Macquarie’s Point

They continued on riding through Wooloomooloo. This took them past Harry’s Cafe De Wheels, a famous Sydney landmark. After that they arrived at Mrs Macquarie’s Point. Another Sydney icon is Mrs Macquarie’s Chair but you can’t see it from the road. Depending on the tour you are doing, we can stop so you can do the quick walk to it.

From there, they rode over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, Something we never tire of, is riding over the ‘Coathanger’. Looking at the arches from a trike or Harley is amazing.

Blues Point Reserve

They stopped for photo at Blues Point Reserve because it has a wonderful view across Sydney Harbour. Great photos can be taken, for instance, of the Harbour Bridge with the Sydney Opera House in the background. If there are no ferries or other boats you can also see Luna Park from here.

However, time was nearly up, therefore they rode back to drop off at The Rocks. They continued celebrating with a family lunch. After lunch we received this email:

Testimonial

“Hi,
Just to let you know my Mum and Dad loved their tour today. A great part of his 80th birthday celebrations.
Cheers,
Andy”

In other words – another happy client and passengers. The 80th birthday trike ride was such a fun and memorable experience.
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Hugh + Carer 18.05.19 – southern adventure trike tour

We were contacted by Hugh’s mentor. Are we able to design a ride where we pick up from Hugh’s place? After a few chats we designed the southern adventure trike tour. Hugh has a slight disability so he came on the trike with his carer.

‘The Shire’

Barry picked them up from their place and took them for an hour around the area. The southern suburbs of Sydney are picturesque, with two long bridges over the Georges River. They rode through suburbs such as Beverly Hills. Not as well known as the one in America but well known in ‘The Shire’.

Next was Hurstville and South Hurstville. However it was not worth stopping there so they kept driving down the infamous Princes Highway. Often the traffic can be horrible but not today. In addition, it was election day so a lot of interesting things to look at.

Tom Uglys Bridge

After that was the famous Tom Uglys Bridge. Tom Uglys Bridge is actually composed of two bridges, completed in 1929 and 1987. The original one became way too small for the amount of traffic, as Sydney grew. Therefore they built the second bridge.

After that they rode through suburbs such as Gymea and Kirrawee. Over the small Woronora River and onto Alfords Point Road. Back over the Georges River using a different bridge.

lunch break

Half way through the tour they stopped for a half hour lunch break. Barry knows the area well so took them to a nice place for a quick bite to eat. We allowed half an hour for lunch.

It was a real adventure for Hugh (and his carer). Above all, he had such a great time he wants to do it again. Even the southern adventure trike tour again, he doesn’t mind.
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The Sutherland Shire, is colloquially known as “The Shire” and it has been featured in several reality television series.

Stanley + Susie 10.05.19 – Bondi Beach trike tour

Visiting Sydney for a short while, our passengers organised the Bondi Beach trike tour. They thought it would be a fun way to see a lot of the main Sydney sights, in a short period of time. It was!

Bronte Beach – Tamarama

They had been exploring parts of Circular Quay that morning so met Steve, our trike rider, near the Sydney Opera House. They rode through the eastern suburbs to Bronte Beach. Continuing on, they arrived at most people’s favourite beach – Tamarama. It is tucked away on Mackenzies Bay.

Bondi Beach

The next sight was the most famous of them all – Bondi Beach. We know some great places there to have a look and a quick photo.

The Gap and Watsons Bay

From there they headed North to infamous The Gap. It has beautiful views looking out to the South Pacific Ocean. They had a look at famous Watsons Bay and drove past Doyles Restaurant. An icon of Sydney, Doyles on the Beach at Watsons Bay is the original from 1885.

It is on a peninsula so they headed back down south. They cut through the Eastern Suburbs of Rose Bay, Rushcutters Bay and more. Up through the infamous Kings Cross, down past Harry’s Cafe De Wheels and back to drop off at the Opera House.

The Bondi Beach trike tour was a great success. Obviously they saw a lot more than just Bondi Beach, it is just one of the many iconic places to see in Sydney. We can show you all or any of them on our tours. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/design-your-own-ride/

We ride past the sweeping white-sand crescent of Bondi Beach because it is one of Australia’s most iconic beaches. Reliable waves draw surfers while, nearby, hardy locals swim in the Icebergs ocean pool year-round.

Bronte Beach is a small but popular recreational beach 2 kilometres south of Bondi Beach. The beaches are linked by a paved coastal footpath along the rocky cliff tops.

Charles + Lilly 07.05.19 – trike tour Opera House

Charles and Lilly do a trike ride with us every time they come to Sydney. They are from Port Macquarie which is on the far north coast of NSW. This time was no different so they booked another ride. A trike tour Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Craig picked them up from their hotel in the Rocks. He rode them around Dawes Point. This follows the harbour around to where the ferries come into and leave Circular Quay. Across Hickson Road Reserve and the water is a lovely view of the Sydney Opera House.

the Sydney Harbour Bridge

They continued riding and drove onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is always a fabulous sight to see the arches coming towards you. Remember to look up as you’ll have a great view of the arches.

They rode to Blues Point Reserve for photos and to see the beautiful view. The view over Sydney Harbour is always spectacular. You will see a view of the Harbour Bridge from the west, looking east.

the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House

Underneath the Harbour Bridge you will see the Opera House. Two Aussie icons in the one picture. They continued on to Kirribilli and some of North Sydney before heading back over the bridge.

A trike tour Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge is a wonderful ride. We can change this and any tour, to suit places you would like to see.
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We legally can’t ride onto the Sydney Opera House grounds. We love to see it from the distance anyway. A multi-venue performing arts centre at Sydney Harbour, it is one of the 20th century’s most famous and distinctive buildings. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the building was formally opened on 20 October 1973.

On 28 June 2007, the Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building and its surrounds occupy the whole of Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour.

Stacey 06.05.19 – Harley tour Southern Spectacular

Stacey was given a gift voucher for the Harley tour Southern Spectacular. It was for her 50th birthday and it was a very thoughtful and unique present from her brothers. Stacey absolutely loved the whole experience – best birthday present ever!

Syl picked her up from home in the southern suburbs if Sydney. They went on an epic and memorable 4 hour ride.

Firstly they rode through the Royal National Park. It is the oldest National Park in Australia, the second oldest in the world.

Stanwell Tops

They continued on to Bald Hill at Stanwell Tops where there are beautiful views along the coastline and the South Pacific Ocean. A lot of hang gliders use this as their base to jump off, which is interesting to watch. Next they followed the coastline down and across the amazing Sea Cliff Bridge. It is a balanced cantilever bridge and cost $52 million to build.

Kiama Blow Hole

Next stop was the Kiama Blow Hole. It was blowing really well today, lots of water spouting out. Visiting them was well worth it today, the blowholes don’t always blow. We found out they were formed from basalt lava flows 260 million years ago. First written about by George Bass in 1797. The name ‘Kiama’ has long been translated as “where the sea makes a noise” – and nowhere is this clearer than at the famous (and loud) blowholes.
https://kiama.com.au/see-and-do/blowholes

Berry

Continuing on, they cruised along until they ended up at a Berry pub for a beer (Stacey) and hot chips. The local Chamber of Commerce named it “The Town of Trees” in 1975 because, towards the end of the last century, the local settlers planted extensive stands of English oaks, elms and beech trees. 144 km south of Sydney via the Princes Highway.

They then headed back to Sydney via the freeway. This way Stacey received a taste of both the coastal meandering and the faster paced road. The 4 hour Harley tour Southern Spectacular is a great way to see the southern area of Sydney. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/southern-spectacular-trike-tour/



Adrian + Donna 05.05.19 – Blue Mountains trike exploration

Another birthday surprise! Donna organised the trike Blue Mountains exploration tour. It was a surprise for her husband Adrian. They are in Sydney from the UK on holidays. It was a great idea of Donna’s and Adrian did get a huge and fabulous surprise.

They caught a train up to Katoomba railway station. Our trike rider Syl picked them up and took them on a fun 4 hour tour of the area. The route firstly took them to Lincoln Rock. They continued on to lovely Wentworth Falls. It really is a green and leafy area with a waterfall.

Next was the famous and iconic Three Sisters. The Three Sisters is the Blue Mountains’ most spectacular landmark. They are located at Echo Point in Katoomba.

Bells Line of Road

One of our favourite parts is Megalong Valley. They rode down there before stopping for a coffee. Instead of taking them back the same was they came down, Syl organised a different route. They rode to Mt Victoria and the Bells Line of Road. It is a well known by Sydneysiders. Bells Line of Road is a 59-kilometre (37 mi) major road across the Darling Causeway (the vertical-sided ridge separating the Grose River and Cox’s River catchments). It carries relatively little traffic, but is a significant tourist route.

They continued through Bilpin (known for its delicious apples) to Kurrajong. Stopping at Stonehenge Kurrajong Village for a stretch. Next they rode through the lovely Richmond and Agnes Banks before dropping off at Penrith Railway Station. They then caught the train back to Sydney.

The trike Blue Mountains exploration tour was an absolute success. Everyone enjoyed the ride and had a very memorable and fun time. They also saw so many parts of outer Sydney that most visitors to Sydney don’t get to see. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/design-your-own-ride/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bells_Line_of_Road