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


Natalie 05.05.19 – Blue Mountains Harley exploration

Natalie was given a Blue Mountains Harley exploration tour by her friend Nataly. It was a surprise and was it ever – a great one! They met Rock, our Harley rider, at Katoomba Railway Station. They rode for 2 hours around the wonderful area of the upper Blue Mountains.

Of course, they had to see the iconic Three Sisters. They are an unusual rock formation towering above the Jamison Valley. The Three Sisters are at Echo Point in Katoomba, on the cliff edge overlooking the Blue Mountains National Park.

They continued along Cliff Drive to the relaxed townships of Leura and Wentworth Falls. Then they thundered along to the Great Western Highway and deep into the Megalong Valley toward the picturesque Mount Victoria.

There are stunning views along this whole Harley ride. They continued cruising Govetts Leap before returning to Katoomba Railway Station where Rock the ride first began. He also took Nataly on the Harley around the block, so she could experience the Harley as well.

The Blue Mountains Harley exploration tour was a great surprise birthday present. We may have repeat rides! They are going to leave feed back on the Facebook, they loved the Harley tour so much.
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https://www.bluemts.com.au/info/about/maps

The Legend of the Three Sisters

According to Gundungurra Dreaming, three beautiful sisters named Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo. They once lived with the Gundungurra people in the Jamison Valley. The maidens were in love with three brothers from the neighbouring Dharruk people. Marriage was forbidden by tribal law.

The brothers were warriors and decided to take the maidens by force. Tribal war forced the Kuradjuri (clever man) of the Gundungurra people to turn the sisters into stone. He intended to restore them after the danger had passed and the war had ended.

Unfortunately, the Kuradjuri (clever man) was killed in the battle. To this day nobody has been able to break the spell. Noone can turn the Three Sisters back to their natural form.
There are a number of versions of this legend.

Leonnie + Toby 04.05.19 – 10th anniversary trike tour

Leonnie + Toby are in Sydney to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Such a milestone is definitely worth celebrating! We are always so pleased to be a part of our passengers special occasions. So we organised the 10th anniversary trike tour for them.

10th anniversary trike tour

Craig picked them up from their hotel in the CBD. They did one of our most popular tours – the 3 bridges ride. So after travelling through the city, the first bridge they experienced was the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is so wonderful to look up without a roof over your head. You can see the arches so easily.

the 3 bridges ride

Then they stopped at Kirribilli for photos and to look across Sydney Harbour to the beautiful Sydney Opera House and the city. There is also a different perspective of the Harbour Bridge.

They continued on into the lower north shore suburbs which led them to the inner western suburbs. There they rode over the second major bridge, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along the Parramatta River to the Harbour Bridge. It is good seeing the city and the Harbour Bridge from a different perspective.

The Gladesville Bridge leads onto the main arterial road, Victoria Road. They travelled on it for a short time before turning off into the suburbs of Drummoyne and Leichhardt where they followed the Bay Run. It is a 7 km walkway used by walkers, joggers, dog walkers and bicycles. It follows around Iron Cove which is part of the Parramatta River.

Then onto the third bridge the fabulous ANZAC 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 WW1. An Australian Flag flies atop the eastern pylon and a New Zealand Flag flies atop the western pylon.

Each of the bridges has an interesting history and each is constructed very differently so the trike tour of 3 bridges is a good ride to do. Also, each bridge has beautiful views from it.

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The 10th anniversary trike tour was a fabulous way to celebrate. Leonnie + Toby loved the experience and we love helping them celebrate.

Martha + Michael 04.05.19 – trike tour Southern Spectacular

Michael rang us once they were in Sydney, they are from the USA. We were able to organise a trike tour Southern Spectacular without much notice. They are having a holiday in Australia and thought the four hour Southern Spectacular tour would show them parts of Sydney they usually wouldn’t see. They are right!

trike tour Southern Spectacular

Barry picked them up from their hotel in the CBD. They travelled through the southern suburbs of Sydney to the Royal National Park. It is 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.

After travelling through the relaxing natural Australian bush, we travel  the road between Coalcliff and Clifton, it 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.

Hold on tight while we head home via the Bulli Pass and Princes Highway. Our passengers loved the trike tour Southern Spectacular and are so happy they did this ride. We are so pleased they had such a great experience. We do try hard to make sure everyone has fun in Sydney and leave with wonderful memories.

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Sea Cliff Bridge

An hour south of Sydney, the direct way, we take you the scenic way. The Sea Cliff Bridge has been a major tourist spot since it opened in 2005. It features an scenic walkway surrounded by rocky cliffs. Sea Cliff Bridge has become a place of many accidental deaths, as admirers hike to the top of the cliff to see the bridge from above.

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