Christine organised the Southern Spectacular tours as a birthday present to herself. It’s been a long while since she has been on a motorcycle so she was eager for the experience. Her daughter Bronwyn came with her.

Bald Hill lookout

Our trike rider Barry, picked them up from Bald Hill lookout. Excellent views are to be seen and the area is also internationally known as a major hang-gliding point. The passengers live in the Campbelltown area so drove here to meet Barry.

Royal National Park

Firstly, they rode through some of the Royal National Park. The Royal National Park was established in 1879 and spans 160 square kilometres. As Australia’s first National Park and after Yellowstone in the U.S.A. it was the second National Park in the world to be established.

Sublime Point lookout

Next, they rode to Sublime Point lookout, it is a feature of the Illawarra Escarpment. Illawarra Escarpment is a dramatic 30 million-years-old formation which frames Woollongong. Woollongong being a large city 1.5 hours drive south of Sydney.

Austinmer Beach

After looking at the stunning view, they rode down to Austinmer Beach. Austinmer Beach is one of Wollongong’s most popular beaches. It’s a relatively small beach by Australian standards. Wedged between two low headlands and their extensive rock platforms, it receives waves averaging 1.4 metres. This results in two strong permanent rips against the rocks at each end. So far, the Southern spectacular tours was just that, spectacular!

Sea Cliff Bridge

One of the main attractions of this tour and of the area, is the Sea Cliff Bridge. The road used to have some scary moments. The potential of falling debris or subsidence into the sea made it necessary to close the road, but all is well again. The impressive 665 metre Sea Cliff Bridge is now in operation, snaking its way around the cliffs and over the water, offering a far safer but spectacular route.

Otford

Riding north, they rode up to Otford, a tiny village of 370 people. Otford was first known as Bulgo. The name Bulgo was first marked on Robert Dixon’s ‘Map of the Colony of New South Wales’ in 1842 and the name was in use for some time after. When the construction of the Illawarra (now officially South Coast Line) line was taking place a village formed in 1885, with four houses. Not sure why, but the name was changed to Otford in May 1885.

However, the hour was up so Barry drove them back to their car at Bald Hill lookout. In conclusion, they loved their adapted Southern spectacular tours. Christine had text saying she had such a great time Barry drove them back to their car at Bald Hill lookout. In conclusion, they loved their adapted Southern spectacular tours even before Barry arrived back home.

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Michelle organised the Kiama trike tour surprise, for her daughter’s birthday. Neither Alexandra or her boyfriend Kaleb had any inkling until the trike rocked up at their holiday accommodation. Needless to say, it was a wonderful surprise.

Kiama

Our trike rider Barry, picked them up from their accommodation at Kendalls Beach. He took them for a tour of part of the south coast, it’s such a beautiful area. Kiama is a coastal town south of Sydney. It’s known for the Kiama Blowhole and Little Blowhole, 2 cliff side caverns where seawater shoots into the air. They rode around Kiama and the wharf area.

Gerringong

Next, they rode south to Gerringong. It’s a small, scenic town with a nice long beach, just 10kms south of Kiama. Gerringong was a rural dairying village but since the 1980s it has become increasingly a holiday and tourist destination. So far, the Kiama trike tour surprise birthday present was a lot of fun. Moreover, they are seeing places they never would have seen.

Jamberoo

After that, they turned around and headed north for the main part of their tour. Jamberoo is a famous place in NSW, because of the action park that is there. In addition, it is located 114 km south of Sydney so not far to go fo a day trip. The town’s name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘track’ or ‘path’. It’s a quaint town with a good lookout on Saddleback Mountain. However, the 1 hour was almost up so they turned around an headed back to Kendalls Beach. In conclusion, the Kiama trike tour surprise was the best birthday present ever. In other words, they’d do it again in a heartbeat!

Here is a good rundown of Jamberoo: www.aussietowns.com.au/town/jamberoo-nsw

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Hey there,
They loved it and couldn’t stop smiling and it was a great surprise. Barry was very nice and they give him 10 out of 10. Yes all good for the photos .
Thanks Michelle 

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John was given a Manly Gift voucher tour. After a few delays due to covid, we could finally take him and his wife on the tour. Our trike rider Brian, met them at Manly Wharf. We always email a map and a description of where to meet, if it is someone out of the ordinary.

Manly and Arabanoo Lookout

Firstly, they rode around Manly for a look at the famous beach. Then it was on to Tania Park on the Dobroyd Headland with the Arabanoo Lookout. From here there are wonderful views to the Sydney Heads, both North and South and the expansive Pacific Ocean.

Balmoral Beach

Crossing the Spit Bridge is fun, it has great views of Middle Harbour. Riding on, they rode past the lovely posh Balmoral Beach. Everyone who comes here loves it! Balmoral Beach is not so well known by visitors and tourists, but the stunning natural beauty of the beach and surrounds make it well worth a visit.

Bradleys Head

Continuing on, they rode through Cremorne, Mosman and down past the Taronga Zoo to Bradleys Head. Make sure you look for the koalas eating and sleeping in the gum trees. Similarly, Bradleys Head has wonderful views across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the CBD. So far, the Manly Gift voucher tour was a huge success.

Kirribilli

Next, they rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. After that, they rode 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

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.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Finally, they rode 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.

However, the hour was up so Brian dropped our passengers off at The Rocks, here they could explore the oldest part of Sydney. The Manly Gift voucher tour was a fun and memorable experience. A great present and a great way to see parts of the city only the locals know about.

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The Harley tour of Major City Beaches was a very last Christmas minute idea. Adrean is a Fijian guy living in Campbelltown, south west of Sydney. He wanted to see the beautiful sights (and sites) of Sydney and the major beaches.

He caught public transport to Manly, on the Northern Beaches. Our Harley rider Phil picked him up near the Manly ferry Wharf. We emailed Adrean a map of where to meet, this helped make it a seamless experience.

North Head

Firstly they rode to North Head. From here there are wonderful views across Sydney Harbour to Sydney city. Then they rode through the lower northern beaches and over the interesting Spit Bridge. call in to see the The Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge have never looked so good.

A turnoff to Balmoral Beach is a prerequisite. It’s a very expensive suburb which is in one of the bays of Sydney Harbour. Then they rode to “upperclass” Mosman and a ride down past Taronga Zoo to Bradley’s Head. If you are lucky you’ll see koalas having a nap or eating gum leaves. This is a headland protruding from the north shore of Sydney Harbour, with beautiful views to the city and the eastern suburbs. The Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge have never looked so good.

Kirribilli

Next, they rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. After that, they rode 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

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. So far, on the Sydney Harbour trike tour they were seeing great views and some Sydney icons. So far, the Harley tour of Major City Beaches was a success, so much to see!

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Riding over the Sydney Harbour Bridge is the best! 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. Continuing on, they rode straight to Bondi Beach.

Bondi Beach

The famous Bondi Beach! Here they stopped for more photos (not shown). When in Sydney it is one of the places you should visit. The beach is seriously nice (but not our favourite) and we usually stop near the lifeguard station, made famous by the TV series “Bondi Rescue”. Bondi Beach is one of the most visited tourist sites in Australia. Bondi Beach is recorded by the Australian Museum that Bondi means place where a fight using boondi sticks (nullas nullas or fighting sticks) took place. So far, and the whole way, the a Harley and trike tour in Sydney was a huge success.

Eastern suburbs

After Bondi, they headed west through the posh suburbs of the eastern suburbs of Sydney, including the Bays: Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay.

the infamous Kings Cross

This leads up into the infamous Kings Cross – home of the famous and huge Coca Cola sign. The sign was erected in 1974. Kings Cross is also home to nightclubs and ladies of the night though it is not nearly as raunchy as it was in the 1970s (apparently). It is more often regarded as an iconic landmark than as an advertisement. Continuing on, they rode through Woolloomooloo. Home of the famous and iconic Harry’s Cafe De Wheels.

Mrs Macquarie’s Point

Past the Royal Botanical Gardens to Mrs Macquarie’s Point was next. It has beautiful views looking west towards the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. They ride past Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. 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 NSW.

However, the 2 hour tour was almost up so Phil rode Adrean to Circular Quay. The Harley tour of Major City Beaches was a huge success. Adrean rang us a short time after the ride finished. “I had the best time with Phil,” he said. ?
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The 3 Bridges trike tour was organised for a bit of fun. Our passengers drove to the Montage in Lillyfield, in the inner west. Our trike rider Brian picked them up there.

ANZAC Bridge

Firstly, they rode over our favourite bridge, the ANZAC Bridge. We think it is incredible, a work of art and design. 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.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The ANZAC Bridge leads straight to the next bridge via a flyover. It is the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. As they rode over it, 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, they rode past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. After that, they rode 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

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.

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. So far, the 3 Bridges trike tour was great fun.

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 #3 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.

However, the hour was up so Brain dropped our passengers back at their car. The 3 Bridges trike tour was a great way to celebrate life – or any celebration. A fun and memorable experience. Also, a great way to see parts of the city only the locals know about.
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