Susan + Tina 03.04.19 – Harley Eastern Panorama tour

We organised a Harley Eastern Panorama tour for our American passengers. They have been friends for over 30 years and left their husbands behind in Southern California. They called into a couple of countries before arriving in Sydney.

Before they left home they were told by other friends to definitely do a Harley ride in Sydney. They weren’t told who to do it with so they looked up rides on the internet. They liked our website the best, it looks smart and easy to look around. All those great reviews help. So they rang us and we organised two of our riders to do an adapted Harley Eastern Panorama tour.

Harley Eastern Panorama tour

Jungle and Perry picked them up from their hotel in Walsh Bay. Firstly they rode over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is always wonderful to see the steel arches from the back of a Harley.

They stopped at Blues Point Reserve for photos. Another beautiful view that one never gets tired of. The Sydney Opera House just shines on a beautiful day. The view of the Harbour Bridge from a different perspective is also unforgettable.

They rode back over the Bridge and headed to the Royal Botanical Gardens. They can ride along the eastern edge of the gardens until they arrive in the Domain-Yurong precinct. This area also has wonderful views across Sydney Harbour. You can see the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge when you look westwards.

They stopped to have a look at the Sydney landmark Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. The chair was carved out of a sandstone rock ledge by convicts in 1810. Specially commissioned by Governor Macquarie for his wife Elizabeth who was known to love the area this is one of the best vantage points to view the sights of Sydney Harbour.

As they rode back along the peninsula they could see Finger Wharf where Russell Crowe has a place. They rode into Woolloomooloo and past the famous Harry Cafe De Wheels. Famous for their pies and peas. They continued up into Kings Cross and rode along the main drag. It still has strip joints and a seedy reputation but it nothing like it used to be.

The iconic Coca-Cola Billboard

They went past the iconic Coca-Cola Billboard sign. It is an advertising billboard erected in 1974 by the Coca-Cola Company. It is more often regarded as an iconic landmark than as an advertisement. Commercially, it is considered to be the premier billboard in Sydney and is the largest billboard in the Southern Hemisphere. It is commonly, though incorrectly, assumed to be heritage-listed.

The Harleys then travelled along William Street into the city, around the Rocks and back to the hotel. The Harley Eastern Panorama tour was a great success. Susan + Tina loved every second of the experience.

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Michelle’s Family 30.03.19 – family’s 14th birthday trike ride

Michelle (mum) organised a family’s 14th birthday trike ride. It was for her daughter’s 14th birthday and two of her friends. Michelle and her husband (dad) came along for the ride.

The riders, Craig and Brian, picked them all up from their home in Balmain. This is in the inner west of Sydney. The parents had decided the 3 Bridges ride was a great route to ride around.

The ANZAC Bridge

The first bridge they rode over was the ANZAC Bridge. It is such an amazing bridge. We have no idea how it was designed. We have an even less idea how it was built. All we know is it is great to ride over.

Not long after the ANZAC Bridge was the ride over the second bridge. The absolutely wonderful bridge – the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge

The first stop was Jeffrey Street Wharf at Kirribilli. The beautiful views never cease to amaze us. Our passengers and our riders always love to look over Sydney Harbour to the Opera House and the city.

They then continued to Blues Point which also has fantastic views across Sydney Harbour. From here, the perspective is looking east and is totally different to the view from Kirribilli. Both views are worth checking out!

The Gladesville Bridge

They all continued riding from Blues Point along the lower north shore suburbs. This took them to the second major bridge in Sydney – the Gladesville Bridge. It is a wonderful bridge in a totally different way.

After they rode over the Gladesville Bridge they continued on a main thoroughfare. This continued for a short while until they turned off into the inner west of Sydney. They joined the ‘Bay Run’ for a while. The ‘Bay Run’ is a 7 km long run around Iron Cove. People come from all around Sydney to run or walk or ride their bikes.

Please look at our precious posts (and some future posts) for information on any of the bridges. ? We have just reread what we wrote and by ‘precious posts’ we really do mean ‘previous posts’. ?

We really do have a sense of humour as do all our riders. Please feel free to act your self!! A family’s 14th birthday trike ride is a wonderful experience. We will help you organise a ride for anyone in your family who is celebrating a big occasion!
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The Three Bridges

Jadranka 30.03.19 – Harley tour birthday present

Jadranka was given a Harley tour birthday present from a group of her friends. They all met together at Manly where Phil picked Jadranka up.

Phil figured that as they were all locals from around the Dee Why area, especially the passenger, there was be no point in doing northern beaches run. Dee Why is part of the northern beaches.

Harley tour birthday present tour

So they first headed to North Head, it has beautiful views west actoss Sydney Harbour towards Sydney. They continued on to the Spit Lookout. It also has wonderful views, this time across Middle Head. Depending which direction you look, you can possibly see between North and South Head.

They turned back and rode to Tania Park. This is part of Dobroyd Head and has some of our most favourite views. You definitely see through both the HEads from here. In whale season is it not uncommon to see them frolicking in North Harbour.

Time was up so they rode back back to Manly to drop off. The Harley tour birthday present was a huge success.

Jadranka wrote: “It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life – first time on a bike and felt awesome!
I must give credit to Phil who made it all comfortable and truly enjoyable! He is such a lovely guy, professional but friendly and easy to talk to at the same time. I was very well looked after!

Sooo grateful to my beautiful friends for organising it and Phil for taking me places I never visited, giving me little history lessons, keeping me safe, and having so much fun:))
Thank you very much”,
Jadranka

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Dobroyd Head is a point or headland in the Northern Beaches, in the suburb of Balgowlah Heights. It is a great area to ride around, with so many great views.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dobroyd_Head

Alan + Christina 29.03.19 – 50th wedding anniversary tour

A friend organised the 50th wedding anniversary tour. It was a surprise which went down very well. 50 years is a long time to be married and it certainly is worth celebrating. A trike ride is a great idea and a very memorable one.

Eastern Panorama tour

Craig picked them up from their hotel in the Rocks and took them on the Eastern Panorama tour. They saw some of the main Sydney sights. Bondi Beach is always a favourite for our passengers and it is worth a look.

Then they saw some of the posh eastern suburbs such as Double Bay and Rose Bay. This follows around a very scenic part of Sydney Harbour. Next they went through the infamous Kings Cross. It is known for the nightlife and being the red light district of Sydney. It is not nearly as notorious these days as it was back in the day.

Next they rode through Woolloomooloo and past the world famous Harry Cafe De Wheels. Famous for their pie and peas. Then they continued on into the Domain precinct. They ride past the Art Gallery of NSW, a beautiful building and worth a visit. They have a free permanent gallerys with famous artists on display.

Domain-Yurong Precinct

They continued on to the tip of the Domain-Yurong Precinct. The view is beautiful looking west over Sydney Harbour to the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Near there is Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, a stone hewn seat.

Travelling south back into tow, they rode past the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool. You can also see Garden Island, the location of a major Royal Australian Navy base.

The tour ended all too quickly. The 50th wedding anniversary tour was a great surprise. It is also a great present to give someone who has everything. For instance, it is an experience they won’t forget and it’s not something gathering dust on a shelf. Another good idea is to buy a tour for yourselves. You are worth celebrating.

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Naredi Couple 29.03.19 – Harley tour Honeymoon adventure

Harley tour – Honeymoon adventure! What a way to spend part of your honeymoon than on the back of a Harley! We love that we are a part of many big occasions and celebrations.

Harley tour Honeymoon adventure!

Jungle and Perry picked them up from their hotel in Sydney city. They rode over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge to The Loop. The Loop starts at Jeffrey Street Wharf unless we go the opposite way. 🙂

They stopped for photos at Kirribilli. The view over Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney CBD is wonderful. We do not lie!

Our riders went as far as the ‘posh’ Mosman and it is worth seeing. They then turned around and rode back over the Harbour Bridge. We love looking upward to see the arches as we drive over it. The next place was next to the beautiful Sydney Botanical Gardens. We ride past the eastern edge of it.

Mrs Macquarie’s Chair

This takes us to the famous Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and depending on the tour booked, we get to stop there or we don’t. It is a sandstone bench with views to the harbour. It was carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor’s wife, offering harbour views.

They continued on to Woolloomooloo and past the famous Harry’s Cafe De Wheels. The next scenic area was the infamous Kings Cross. It is a lot tamer than it was last century. Hmmm.

The riders then took our passengers down the major thoroughfare of William Street. It is 1.4-kilometre-long and very integral to heading east of the Sydney CBD. The street was named in honour of King William IV and was gazetted in 1834.

They continued on William St and rode past the huge and beautiful St Mary’s Cathedral. They were dropped off at the Bridge Climb to continue their exploration of Sydney – land and air!
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A Harley tour – Honeymoon adventure! What more could they ask for (or want)? We can organise a tour and an experience to remember forever no matter the occasion.

Chase + Kim 26.03.19 – 10th birthday trike ride

A 10th birthday trike ride was a fabulous present. Chase was smiling ear to ear the whole tour.

Craig picked Kim and Chase up from the inner west. Firstly they rode to The Rocks, it is such a lovely area with so much history. Then they rode over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is wonderful looking up at the arches from the back of a bike. First stop was Blues Point. It has beautiful views across Sydney Harbour to the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

Then they rode to Jeffrey Street Wharf. It has closer views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, sensational. Next they rode under the northern end of the Harbour Bridge and past the North Sydney Olympic Pool. Then onto the Harbour Bridge for the return trip over and back into the city and their hotel.

The 10th birthday trike ride is a great experience for young and old. We have had up to 104 year olds of the back of the trike. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/harbour-bridge-ride/

The Rocks became established shortly after the colony’s formation in 1788. The oldest house in Sydney can be found in The Rocks. The original buildings were first traditional vernacular houses, of wattle and daub, with thatched roofs, and later of local sandstone, from which the area derives its name.

Alan 24.03.19 – Harley Manly Patrol ride

Our passenger is from the UK and was given this present by his son. They are both over here in Australia for a holiday. The Harley Manly Patrol ride was their choice and it was a good one.

Harley Manly Patrol ride

Perry picked Alan up from Wynyard Station and took him on a fun experience. Firstly they rode over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge to Blues Point Reserve. There they stopped for photos and a look at the beautiful view towards the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

They continued on through the lovely lower north shore suburbs. This includes checking out Balmoral Beach and riding over the Spit Bridge. They rode on to Manly and past the famous Manly Beach.

The northern beaches really are spectacular, one of our favourite areas of Sydney. The coastline is magnificent. They rode along the coastline for a while until they reached Narrabeen Lakes. From there they rode along the treelined Wakehurst Parkway.

So they came back to Sydney a different way. Alan was able to see a lot more of Sydney than he would have as a typical tourist. The Harley Manly Patrol ride is a great tour to see many of the beautiful beaches which are hard to see unless you have a vehicle.
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Manly Beach is a beach situated among the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia in Manly, New South Wales. From north to south, the three main sections are Queenscliff, North Steyne, and South Steyne.

So I have just found an interesting tidbit: The beach was named by Capt. Arthur Philip for the indigenous people living there. Philip wrote that “[the indigenous people’s] confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place”.

Wakehurst Parkway’s ghost

Another interesting theory, it makes the area a lot more interesting!
https://www.9news.com.au/2018/10/30/19/46/haunted-roads-wakehurst-parkway-sydney-northern-beaches-ghost-kelly-halloween

Jennifer + Sam 23.03.19 – surprise 60th birthday Harley tour

Jennifer emailed wanting to organise a surprise 60th birthday Harley tour. It was for her husband and she decided to go as well. Yes, we certainly could arrange it.

Jungle and Phil picked them up at their hotel in North Sydney. They firstly did the Kirribilli Loop. This meant they stopped at Jeffery St Wharf for photos. It is a very memorable place to stop as the views across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney city are beautiful.

The Kirribilli Loop then means we take our passengers under the northern end of the Harbour Bridge. It gives a very different but fun perspective to the usual travelling on top view.

Next they rode to Bradleys Head. This means they ride down the hill past Taronga Zoo. Often you can see the koalas sleeping or eating as you go past. The bottom of the road at Bradleys Head is another wonderful view across the harbour.

The next destination was Balmoral Beach. A very well known area which most Sydneyites know about. You need to be wealthy to live here. It has a nice swimming beach and views across the the Sydney Heads.

Their time was nearly up so they turned around and headed back to North Sydney and their hotel. The surprise 60th birthday Harley tour was a real success. Sam got a huge surprise and loved every minute of the experience. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/design-your-own-ride/

Bradleys Head

is a headland protruding from the north shore of Sydney Harbour, within the metropolitan area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is named after the First Fleet naval officer William Bradley. The original Aboriginal inhabitants belonged to the Borogegal clan of the Eora nation, and was known as Borogegy, Booraghee, Booragy or Burrogy. Also on the headland is an active lighthouse, Bradleys Head Light, constructed in 1905

Simone 21.03.19 – Harley tour through Sydney city

Our passenger really wanted to do a Harley tour through Sydney city before she left our wonderful city. She rang us yesterday to organise the ride for today. We have many Harley riders so the short notice wasn’t a problem, though we do prefer more notice if possible.

Jungle George picked her up from her hotel in Darling Harbour. They rode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Blues Point. It has a great view over Sydney Harbour to the Opera House and the Sydney CBD. They continued on around the northern suburbs before heading back over the bridge into the city.

They then rode around the Domain – Yurong Precinct. It rides past the most easterly edge of the Royal Botanical Gardens. The view westward is wonderful. It is towards the Sydney Opera House and the Sydmey Harbour Bridge.

They continued on through Woolloomooloo and the infamous Kings Cross. Simone was so happy with the ride she wrote on Facebook almost before Jungle got back.

“Definitely the most amazing experience I’ve ever had. First time on a Harley, loved every second even though it was raining today.
Jungle George was the most friendly and very capable tour guide. Couldn’t of asked for a better bloke. I will definitely return to troll tours when ever I’m in Sydney and request jungle George to take me again for sure.
Jungle George picked me up right outside my accommodation and took me back to my hotel door step.
Highly recommended for anyone young or old.”

A Harley tour through Sydney city really is a wonderful experience that is hard to beat. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us to ask it.

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Port Jackson, consisting of the waters of Sydney Harbour, Middle Harbour, North Harbour and the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers, is the natural harbour of Sydney,

Arnie + Sandra 18.03.19 – 70th birthday trike tour

A 70th birthday trike tour was organised for Sandra. Arnie her husband came along for the ride as well.

The 70th birthday trike tour

Craig picked them up from a hotel in Redfern and rode up the famous Oxford Street. This is where the Mardi Gras Parade goes along. They then went to Centennial Park and loved it. It is a lovely, large park with plenty of wildlife and usually horses as well.

Next they rode to South Coogee Beach and then north past the lovely eastern beaches – Clovelly, Bronte and Bondi Beach. They returned to the drop off place via the posh Rose Bay and Double Bay.

Their daughter wrote to us, ” they had a great time, they loved the trike, said the driver Craig was lovely and were just grateful that the weather cleared up so they could ride”. A 70th birthday trike tour is a great present, something memorable and fun to do. The Seniors can do it easily as once they are on the trike they don’t need to walk or get off until the end.

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A little about two places they rode through

Centennial Parklands was 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.

“Bondi” or “Boondi” is an Aboriginal word meaning water breaking over rocks or noise of water breaking over rocks. The Australian Museum records that Bondi means place where a fight using boondi sticks (nullas nullas or fighting sticks) took place. Bondi Beach is a popular beach located 7 km (4 mi) east of the Sydney CBD.