Riding a Harley Davidson – only a few vehicle companies in the world have made a brand recognizable worldwide. In the world of motorbikes, the honour of being the most popular and recognizable brand goes to Harley Davidson. Founded in 1903, Harley Davidson has been providing their customers with quality motorbikes for over a century, making them one of the oldest motorbike manufacturers in the world.

What is it like riding a Harley Davidson motorbike with so many different riders worldwide?

We have compiled five things every person who owns a Harley Davidson, is looking to buy one or just enjoys riding it should know. Harley-Davidsons are very unique and amazing bikes, so you should know about the motorbike you ride. On top of that, there is a lot to learn about Harley Davidson’s that can help make your experience of owning one easier and better.


Harley-Davidsons are made to last.

One of the most significant selling points of Harley Davidsons over the years has been its sturdiness and durability. A well-maintained Harley Davidson can easily last you upwards of 10-20 years and not lose a lot in performance over that period.

Buying from a well-reputed brand such as Harley Davidson comes with a guarantee of longevity that other brands might not be able to give you. On top of using quality parts for the bike’s exterior, Harley Davidson also uses the best engines that are made to go a long time.


Easy to maintain and do service of.


Maintenance is always a very talked about issue of whatever vehicle you buy because maintenance costs can rack up, and for some vehicles, it takes a lot of work to get the right parts at a reasonable price. For a Harley Davidson, this isn’t the case at all and finding the right parts at an affordable price and getting it serviced is not an issue at all.

For many motorbikes, maintenance is a costly issue. Harley-Davidsons have an advantage in this respect because they have easy-to-find parts and people who can service them. You pay for what you are getting.


You can become a part of many exclusive groups.


One thing you will find in all Harley Davidson owners is that they love owning their bikes. This opens up opportunities for you to join in on some very special groups that consist of Harley Davidson owners and riders.

Motorcycle groups can help you meet people with very similar interests to you. It could be their love for motorbikes or anything else; some of these groups can lead to lifelong friendships and connections. The community around Harley Davidsons has been growing amazingly, and it is an opportunity for you to be a part of these communities.


You get what you pay for.


One of the many things Harley-Davidsons are known for is their dependable performance and consistency in what you get when you buy a Harley Davidson. Motorbikes like Harley Davidsons are an expensive investment and can cost you a lot of money, so it is important that you get your money’s worth. The internal of your motorbike, like your engine, add a lot to the value of a bike, and with Harley Davidsons, you always get a reliable engine. On the off chance that you run into problems with your engine, their fantastic service in multiple countries worldwide can help you get that serviced.

The look or exterior of your bike is also a big point to consider when buying a motorbike. Along with their amazing interiors, Harley Davidsons also offer a unique and stylish look with their motorbikes that helps distinguish them.


Enjoy the experience of owning a Harley Davidson.


Lastly, it is vital that you enjoy owning a Harley Davidson motorbike and make the most of it. Motorbikes are mainly used as vehicles, but a Harley Davidson allows you to do so much more with them.

You become part of a unique group of people who own the same motorbike and are able to enjoy it. Whether going on long rides on your motorbike alone or alongside a group of friends, motorbikes can be enjoyed in many ways. For example, a very excellent way to improve your experience is to record it through a camera or something like video recording glasses. This allows you to capture many incredible moments.

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How Can Better Road Signs Save Motorbike Riders?

Better road signs save motorbike riders
Better road signs save motorbike riders

Vehicle transportation is a staple component of our society. When commuting, we see hundreds of cars and trucks on the road, including advertisements and outdoor digital signage. Sometimes it truly is a wonder how all the vehicles on the road can live in harmony. The credit for road safety goes for a range of components on the road like roading markings, signs, and signals. Additionally, the work done by governments deserves a shout out too. But safety tends to get overlooked for motorbike riders since they are relatively fewer in number. Motorbikes offer a lot less protection than their vehicular counterparts, which means they are more at risk of fatal accidents. It has been suggested that better road signs can save the lives of motorbike riders. But how can this be done?

Visible road signs


Driving is an activity that requires a driver’s full attention and is dependent heavily on vision. Therefore, the only way to communicate information to drivers about road safety is through visual stimulation. Traditional road signs tend to be harder to see, especially since they get worn out with time. Studies have noted that improved road markings and signage have helped increase safety on the road for all road users. When brighter signs have been installed, it has been seen that crash numbers have fallen by almost half. Therefore, installing more modern road signs and even replacing older ones can have a huge impact and save the lives of motorbike riders.


Retroreflective signs


You could simply make older road signs from metal in the past, which did its job but was not super effective. Traffic signs have been revolutionized through technology like retroreflective signs in modern times. These signs work on the principle of reflectivity. What essentially happens is that the light from the headlights of a car or motorbike hits the sign and is reflected to the driver. This returned light makes the road sign appear brighter to the driver, ensuring that they will give them more attention. Therefore, motorbike drivers will be alerted to any road safety alerts, and cars will also be careful. Overall, this results in more safety for motorbike riders.

Active Symbols


A study conducted by researchers found that the symbols on traditional road signs are too passive. They found that drivers were more likely to take action accordingly if the symbols depicted more motion and dynamism. This is because drivers do not have much time to read something, so it will catch their attention if they see a depiction of movement. These symbols can even show a greater risk depiction if designed correctly, resulting in drivers driving more safely. For example, a sign showing falling rocks can show rocks falling closer to the car, showing a genuine danger to their safety. This may prompt drivers to be more alert for any collapses, increasing road safety for them and motorbike riders.

Better Sign Warnings


Just as symbols on signs can influence drivers, so can the warnings written on them. Typically when roads allow cars, motorbikes, and bicycles to share a lane, the signs will read ‘Share the road.’ But this warning is very ambitious, as most drivers may not realize that they are talking about bikes and may think they are trucks. In a quick survey conducted by researchers, they found that more people understood the sign that was about cyclists when it said, ‘Bicycles may use the full lane.’ We can apply this same principle for motorbikes too. Such an implementation can alert drivers to the presence of motorbikes that they can sometimes forget since cars are usually a majority of the road. This can help increase safety for motorbike riders.

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The ultimate Harley Tour in Sydney and it’s coastal areas!

If you didn’t get the chance to ride around Sydney on that comfy Harley seat yet, then you’re missing out on half the adventure of your life. Either it’s the massive Sydney Harbour Bridge or the famous Sydney Opera House, stop dreaming about it any longer, grab a soft helmet, tag a cotton towel to your trouser belt and get ready to thunder through the wind on the scenic roads of Sydney. The first question that comes to your mind is where to get a Harley? or which places to visit? No problem, local tourist guides & travel services have that covered for you, but you can’t travel every place in Sydney in one ride. Different tours take you to different places, so you will need to study the area yourself before choosing your rider service and the places to visit. This article will point out the best Harley pathways, so your options are both selective and enjoyable.

Pick up and drop off:

Service providers offering a customisable tour or one-way site visits will pick you up from anywhere in the city and drop you off at your desired destination on that shining chrome-trimmed motorcycle. Following are the best options for short visits from the city:
• Tourist attractions within the city in an hour
• A one-hour evening ride to witness the city lights
• Watson’s bay in approximately one and a half hour
• Manly beach in 1.5 hours
• Coastal run along Bondi and southern beaches within two hours
• Northern beaches or West Head in two to three hours
• A four-hour ride to the central coast via the old pacific highway

All-day tours:

Blue Mountains
Usually, The Blue Mountains tour will take you to Katoomba via the Bells Line of road. From Katoomba, you’ll ride to the Three Sisters Look-out and alongside Cliff Drive. Over there, you will have your lunch and then cruise back to the city across the mountain via the Great Western Highway and the motorway. This 300km scenic round trip on some of the best roads will give your eyes 7 hours of non-stop pleasure.


Hunter Valley
The nine-hour tour of Hunter Valley goes up to Putty Road, which will turn us to Broke and then to Pokolbin. After lunch, you will get to visit many of the beautiful vineyards. The area before you are cruising home down the Expressway and then onto the favourite road of bikers, Old Pacific Highway, to end your 380km round trip.


Central Coast
The Central Coast tour will also take you via the Old Pacific Highway, similar to the first two. Your first break for coffee will be at Mt White before riding into Gosford. Then you will continue riding towards Terrigal, where you will have the famous dishes of the Hoggs Breath Café for lunch while enjoying the beach view from the balcony. After you are done with lunch, you will follow the coast up to Toukley and then join up with the Expressway for home. This will be a five-hour, 250km round trip.


South Coast
The South Coast or the Southern Highlands tour is the hot favourite and honestly the best. Moving south, you will ride through The National Park to the magnificent views from Stanwell Tops and then to Stanwell Park, where you will stop for coffee. Then you will follow the magnificent Illawarra coastline before heading up towards Robertson, which is located at the top of Macquarie Pass, where you can capture spectacular views of the coast at different vantage points. Then on the way back, you will ride to Picton via the Old Hume Highway and then home. It is a 280km round trip but full of entertainment, and it will take six and a half hours to complete.

The fantasy Harley ride:

All of the tours mentioned above will cost differently, check out our Tours and Prices page. Live the dream of enjoying the beautiful colours of Sydney on your ultimate Harley tour. Feel the Freedom!

Blue Mountains Harley and trike tour

The Harley tour Blue Mountains is a great way to see the famous Blue Mountains. Whether on a trike or Harley, it’s a wonderful area to explore on a motorcycle. The foothills are situated 50 kms west of Sydney CBD and it takes approximately 1 hour to ride to the base. Then it takes another hour to ride up the mountain to the main area of Katoomba. Here, in Katoomba is Echo Point, one of the best spots for viewing the area’s most famous rock formation – the Three Sisters (see photo above right.)

Often we meet our passengers half way up the mountain or at Katoomba Railway Station. If time is limited, that way they get to see the best bits, just not the freeway. We recommend two hours to get a good tour of the area. The Blue Mountains is only a small part of an extensive mountainous area associated with the 3,700 km long Great Dividing Range.

Megalong Valley

Megalong Valley is simply magic. While the view from the Hydro Majestic Hotel at Medlow Bath is breathtaking, a drive down into the valley itself is an unforgettable experience. The natural beauty of the Megalong Valley allows any visitor to unwind. The Aboriginal word megalong means ‘valley below the cliffs’. The fabulous Cox’s River passes through the valley, and it is via this river in 1818, Thomas Jones was believed to be the first European visitor to the area. Thomas Jones ventured into the valley to explore its natural vegetation.

Echo Point

The Three Sisters is an iconic formation that you must see at least once in your lifetime. However, there are different versions of the Aboriginal story of the Three Sisters, but what you’re bound to agree with is how truly spectacular it is. The imposing Three Sisters is best seen from Echo Point lookout, just outside the national park, on the edge of the plateau. These three weathered sandstone peaks, formed thousands of years ago through erosion, are set among the cliffs of the Jamison Valley. From the lookout, you’ll be able to see the Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary.

Jamison Valley

The Jamison Valley makes up a part of the Coxs River system, a complex structure of canyons and valleys that sprawl out in NSW. The historic timeline of the Blue Mountains spans back 470 million years to be exact. The development of the region began when the entire land was immersed in seawater. With the earth’s plates slowly moving to create the continents we know today. During this time, the large sediments settled on the seafloor. Slowly compressing together to form sandstone and shale underwater rocks. Once the sea levels lowered, the large rocks appeared; with thousands of years of erosion and volcano eruptions shaping these mountains. Soon life developed, covering the area in rich greenery and unique Australian animals. Creating what we know today, as the green Jamison Valley. https://bluemountainstoursydney.com.au/attractions/jamison-valley/

These are just a couple of the places we can show you in the Blue Mountains area, west of Sydney. There is so much to see there and it really is beautiful. In conclusion, contact us to book or to ask any questions you may have. The Harley tour Blue Mountains really is a great way to see the famous Blue Mountains and Three Sisters. The trike is just as fun.

https://www.trolltours.com.au/tours-and-prices/ The two scenic photos are courtesy of Tourism Australia.

Sunset on Sydney Harbour can be the most beautiful of sights – and sites.

A beautiful sunset on Sydney Harbour.

We cannot guarantee it looks like this if we take you on a tour around Sydney Harbour. However, it is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world, if not #1. So, you will love the view no matter what time of day we take you. Mornings, lunch time, mid afternoons are all fabulous times to see the harbour as well.

Troll Tours knows some great areas around Sydney Harbour. Many places that even Sydneysiders don’t know about. Sydney Harbour is so beautiful it sells itself but, we know how to add value to your visit here.

Sydney Harbour is also called Port Jackson. It’s an inlet of the Pacific, 19 km / 12 miles long with a total area of 55 square km / 21 square miles, which is one of the world’s finest natural harbours. It has minimum and maximum depths of 30 feet (9 metres) and 155 feet at low water, and its irregular foreshores extend more than 150 miles, affording extensive docking facilities. Its principal wharves are near Sydney’s business district. https://www.britannica.com/place/Port-Jackson

What’s at the bottom of Sydney Harbour?

  • Large concrete blocks and steel poles from construction work
  • A variety of furniture items including tables and chairs
  • Dozens of shopping trolleys
  • Small pleasure boats that have broken free from moorings
  • Cars and motorbikes. They have also found what was thought to be
  • A brand new Toyota Landcruiser 4WD which was 50 metres from the wharf at White Bay which “…may have fallen off the back of a ship”
  • Possibly a Porsche or Audi sports car in 6.5m of water just a few metres from the edge of Pier One at Dawes Point, almost under the Harbour Bridge

It’s interesting to think about what’s under the water at sunset on Sydney Harbour!

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Facts about Father's Day. It is on Sunday , 5 September in Australia.
Six interesting facts about Father’s Day you may not know.

Six interesting facts about Father’s Day you may not know. Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to remind the dads and father figures in our lives how much we care about them. But we haven’t always had a special day devoted to dads. A Gift Voucher is a great present for Dad, he has 3 years to use it. Australia will have freedom to experience Sydney before then.

1. The first Father’s Day was inspired by a single dad

Father’s Day came about thanks to the daughter of a single dad called William Jackson Smart. A Civil War veteran from Washington in the United States, William’s wife died during the birth of his daughter, Sonora Smart Dodd.

William raised Sonora and her five older siblings on his own. With Mother’s Day celebrated each year, Sonora felt her Dad – and fathers everywhere – deserved a special day too. She campaigned for first Father’s Day and the first one was held in her father’s birth month, June, in 1910.

2. Father’s Day initially received opposition in Australia

In the 1930s, the idea of a Father’s Day started to take hold in Australia, with discussions cropping up each year after Mother’s Day was celebrated in May.

Some didn’t welcome the idea, though. In 1939, a Sydney newspaper published a piece about Father’s Day, including comments from Reverend Rayward, superintendent of the Central Methodist Mission: “There is as yet no Father’s Day. Commercial interests endeavour every year during September to initiate such a day, but it always falls flat. In view of the fact that the move is purely commercial, it deserves to do so.”

3. Father’s Day arrived in Australia in a different month

Mother’s Day in Australia lines up with the rest of the world, in May. Father’s Day; however, is celebrated here in September while dads in the UK, US and most other parts of the world celebrate it in June.

Most commentators suggest the date was chosen for commercial reasons and to fit around other dates on the Aussie calendar. However, way back in 1911 – only a year after the first Father’s Day in the US – another Sydney newspaper reader suggested “seasonal” reasons: “September should be the month in which to hail him king, for, under the Southern Cross, it is in that month Dad’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” Now for the next (and last) three facts about six interesting facts about Father’s Day.

4. Father’s Day was well and truly alive in Australia in the 1940s

By the 1940s, Australia had embraced Father’s Day and celebrated it on the first Sunday in September each year. Indeed, some had become a little too enthusiastic about showing dads how much they care.

On Father’s Day in 1945, a discharged RAAF pilot, Maxwell Bishop Holland, took off from Mascot in a Moth plane on a mission. He flew to his father’s home in Vaucluse, descended from 3,000 to 100 feet, and threw out sweets with a Father’s Day message attached. The mission didn’t quite go to plan – although the sweets landed without incident, they were seized by youngsters rather than the dads. And the well-meaning pilot copped a five-pound fine for flying without a civil licence!

Dads in Australia: Fact file
1 in 5 Australians are dads
4.6% of Australian dads are stay-at-home fathers
There are 156,000 single-parent dads

5. We’re still celebrating, but dads are changing

Father’s Day grows more popular every year, and the dads being spoilt these days are a little different compared with the dads back when Father’s Day first gained popularity.

  1. According to social researchers McCrindle, 2.2 million dads have kids under 18 years.

2. The average age of dads with a newborn is now 33 years, with the age rising steadily since the 1970s when the average age was 26 years.

3. Stay-at-home dads are (slowly) growing in number. In 1981, just 1.9 per cent of two-parent families had a stay-at-home dad. In 2016, that percentage was sitting at 4.6 per cent.

Dads want more time with their kids. Figures from the Working Parents Report show that 65.1 per cent of fathers not returning to work immediately after having a child are being judged negatively by society. Over four in five (83.2%) say they would have liked to stay home with their child longer before returning to work, and over two thirds (68.4%) wish they had held off on returning to work so they could spend more time with their child during the early years.

6. How we celebrate today

Cards, celebratory lunches and breakfasts in bed are standard gifts. But in the digital age, our search for the perfect present is often made online. Research shows many of us turn to Google in the weeks before Father’s Day, with GPS navigation devices, soccer gear, hardware, outdoors supplies and car merchandise the most popular searches. And thanks to our position as the odd one out internationally, we can celebrate outdoors in the spring sunshine rather than shivering through a winter’s day in June.

Armed with these Father’s Day facts, you now have even more reason to appreciate the day we dedicate to dads. And as you celebrate with food or hand over a gift, don’t forget to tell the dads in your life how you appreciate everything they do. We hope you liked the six interesting facts about Father’s Day.

Written by Akanksha of Reprise, Sydney

Ride over the best (and most famous) bridges in Sydney. The Three Bridges Tour takes one hour and you’ll see parts of Sydney most tourists nor Sydneysiders see.

Our Harley and trike riders arrived at the pickup before the start time. We can pick up at hotels, railway stations, private homes. Anywhere where it is safe to stop. Once our riders meet you at the pick up the riders will ask you to scan our covid QR check in. Next, they will give instructions to you, the passenger(s), and kit you out with helmets and jackets before helping you onto the trike and/or Harley.

Firstly, you will ride 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.

Kirribilli

Next, after riding across the Harbour Bridge, ride past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. After that, ride 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

Then ride 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.

Continuing on, ride 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, Tarban Creek Bridge, Gladesville Bridge

The Fig Tree Bridge opened in 1963 and spans the Lane Cove River. After that bridge, they continued on and crossed the second of the bridges Tarban Creek Bridge. This spans Tarban Creek, likewise, it has nice views east to the Harbour Bridge. Then they got to bridge #2 of the main 3 Bridges, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along Parramatta River towards the Harbour Bridge and the city.

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. Following the shoreline of Iron Cove, which is part of the Parramatta River, they saw some lovely water views. It is part of the 7 km long Bay Run. So, really you will ride over more than three bridges on the Three Bridges Tour. ?

ANZAC Bridge

Our favourite bridge is the ANZAC Bridge. We think it is incredible, a work of art and design. It is main bridge #3. Similarly, it is also great to see without a roof over your head inhibiting the view.

Most noteworthy, the stay cable design concept development and final design for the new bridge were carried out by the Roads & Traffic Authority of NSW. Finally, the bridge was opened to traffic on 03 December 1995 as the Glebe Island Bridge.

The bridge was given its current name on Remembrance Day in 1998 to honour the memory of the soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (known as Anzacs) who served in World War I.

However, time was nearly up so our riders dropped our passengers back at their hotel, a great way to see parts of the city only the locals know about. All our passengers love Three Bridges Tour, it is something different and a fun experience. The passengers just relax and enjoy the feeling of freedom. For more info on this and our other tours see: https://www.trolltours.com.au/tours-and-prices/

Harley and trike tour, Sydney Australia
Eastern Sydney Panorama Tour, Sydney

One of our most popular tours is the Eastern Sydney Panorama Tour. It goes for 1.5 hours through the eastern suburbs of Sydney. You can travel on the trike or Harley Davidson motorcycle to some of the most famous sights of Sydney and Eastern Sydney.

Mrs Macquaries Chair

We’ll pick you up from a prearranged place and take you around Sydney Harbour. Past the Botanical Gardens which has Government house situated in it. Next, we ride past the Art Gallery of NSW to Mrs Macquaries Point. A fantastic view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge is found here. 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 New South Wales.

Harry’s Cafe de Wheels

Then, travel through Woolloomooloo, past the famous Harry’s Cafe De Wheels. Harry’s Cafe de Wheels is an iconic pie cart located on Cowper Wharf Road in Woolloomooloo. It’s near the Finger Wharf and Fleet Base East. They are best known for their dish “Tiger Pie”, a type of Australian meat pie named after the original founder of Harry’s.

Ride up to infamous Kings Cross, Colloquially known as The Cross, the area was once known for its music halls and grand theatres. It was rapidly transformed after World War II. By an influx of troops returning and visiting from the nearby Garden Island naval base. It became known as Sydney’s night entertainment and red-light district; however, many nightclubs, bars and adult entertainment venues closed due to the Sydney lockout laws. Today, it is a mixed locality offering services such as a railway station, gyms, supermarkets and bakeries. There are many entertainment venues including bars, restaurants, nightclubs, brothels and strip clubs.

The Coca-Cola Billboard in Kings Cross

Kings Cross is also home to the huge Coca Cola sign. The Coca-Cola Billboard in Kings Cross, Sydney, usually referred to by Sydneysiders simply as “The Coca-Cola Sign” or “The Coke Sign”. It was/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.

Bondi Beach

Further into the posh Eastern Suburbs and we drive past the lovely suburbs of Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay, Rose Bay and Vaucluse. Arriving at the world famous Bondi Beach is quite impressive. You will have a fantastic view from the back of the trike or Harley. We wander along the beach front where you will be momentarily as famous as the beach itself when all passersby can’t help but look at you.

Oxford Street

If there is time we return to your drop off point via the very ‘out there’ Oxford Street, home of great fashion and jewellery designers. The western section is widely recognised as Sydney’s main gay district.

This itinerary can be changed to suit your personal requirements. However, you’ll find the time flies past. Sometimes the route is changed on the day, depending on the traffic. In conclusion, the Eastern Sydney Panorama Tour really is a good one which shows some beautiful parts of Sydney city.

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Troll Tours Pty Ltd is a 100% Australian Owned company
Troll Tours – 100% Australian Owned

Troll Tours is totally 100% Australian Owned. The owners, riders and staff are all Australian. The main trikes are made in Gosford, north of Sydney, making them Australian manufactured. Of course, the Harleys are made in the USA or they wouldn’t be Harleys. ?

Troll Tours Pty Ltd is Certified Australian Owned.

Australian Owned

Australian Owned is a social enterprise, which is cause-driven with a mission to support the Australian business community. We want to give businesses the tools to grow, assisting to strengthen local communities through jobs and investment, contributing to the long-term prosperity of this country.

The certification company mission,“Our vision has been to build transparency and trust in the Australian Owned Certified logo for both business and consumer. As a result of the findings from our extensive research and market engagement, we are thrilled to unveil our refreshed certification logo, reflecting the organisation’s evolution while keeping our core beliefs and mission unchanged”.

It’s important to buy from an Australian Owned company / business. Certainly, Consumers feel it’s important to support Australian-owned businesses in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic. They are learning that it has never been more important to strengthen our economy and our communities. We were the first Trike and Harley Tour business in Sydney to specialise in trike tours. This was 15 years ago, so we have plenty of experience.

Troll Tours is in the top 10 things to do in the Sydney list.

In conclusion, Troll Tours is totally 100% Australian Owned, so please support us. In return, you’ll be providing jobs for Australians. Don’t forget, the owners, riders and staff all live in Sydney and the Greater Sydney area. So they know the best places to take you for the best views and for places off the beaten track. Best of all, you will have a fabulous, memorable experience – Feel the Freedom.

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Palm Beach is one of our favourite places in Sydney. Palm Beach is a suburb in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney. It is located 41 kilometres north of the Sydney but it’s such a wonderful ride to get to. It’s the destination on our Beach Beauty Tour. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/the-beach-beauty

Summer Bay (Home and Away)

Sometimes, Palm Beach is colloquially referred to as ‘Palmy’; and is used for exterior filming of the soap opera Home and Away, as the fictional town of Summer Bay. It is also the subject of the 2018 film ‘Palm Beach’. Despite the hefty property prices it remains a haven for a variety of artists

It is bounded by Broken Bay to the north, the Tasman Sea (within the South Pacific Ocean) to the east, Whale Beach, Avalon and Clareville to the south, and Pittwater to the west.

The Palm Beach photo above

This photo was taken from the headland at the northernmost point. It rises quite sharply from the beach to over 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level, and features an operational lighthouse. The narrow sandy isthmus or tombolo linking the south side of the headland to the rest of Palm Beach had extensive fencing and shrub planting undertaken during the 1980s to combat sand erosion.

Fishing is good at this time of the year. During winter, the Australian salmon run so bring your beach rod!

Specifications of Palm Beach

The 2.3-kilometre long east-facing beach curves in a gentle arc between the lighthouse and Barrenjoey Head. To the sandstone rocks of Little Head in the south, beach linking Barrenjoey to the mainland. North Palm Beach extends 1.4 kilometres south from Barrenjoey, with the northern 600 metres backed by a 200-metre wide densely vegetated foredune. The southern Palm Beach section includes the southern 600 metres (2,000 ft) of beach, which curves to the southeast in the southern Kiddies Corner. It receives increasing protection from Little Head with waves decreasing in height down the beach. Rips usually extend all the way to the head, though usually smaller in size, with a weak permanent rip against the southern rocks.

So as you can tell by this article, Palm Beach is one of our favourite places in Sydney! We can pick you up somewhere on the Northern Beaches and tour to and around here. Or, we can pick you up anywhere in Sydney or the surrounding areas, however, the ride may take longer than 3 hours. Contact us for a tour to Palm Beach – we know you’ll love it!