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Boomerang
Olympic Sights Cycle Tour
Description
Informative and fun cycle tours,
capturing the highlights of Sydney 2000 Olympic Venues. Cycling is a wonderful vehicle
for touring the ‘Green Olympics’ sites. Boomerang Bicycle Tours is
dedicated to delivering exceptional quality cycling tours. Boomerang staff
are professional, qualified, personable Australians ready to guide
visitors with an informative, interpretative cycle tour of our Olympic
sites within Homebush Bay
Tours daily
- 1.5hr $35
adults $25 child 12-17 yrs & conc.
- 30 minute
$20 no conc.
- Customised
& Special interest & themed tours organised
- Pre
booking advised
Meet on Herb
Elliott Ave, nearest the intersection of Olympic Boulevard, behind
Homebush Bay Visitors Centre.
Our ride
begins along the roadside of Olympic Boulevard and down to the developing
Tennis Centre, along Shirley Strickland Ave to the Hockey Centre then to
the State Sports Centre to strop off and visit the Sports Hall of Fame.
Crossing Sarah Durack Avenue we veer left into Shane Gould Avenue to
circumnavigate the Warm Up Arena and dash off to the Athletic Centre.
From here we
will pedal stroke by the Aquatic Centre inspecting the increased seating
arrangements and quality of the facilities. Once again on Olympic
Boulevard we will follow the marathon course to Stadium Australia, passing
the paparazzi at the Media Centre. East along Edwin Flack Avenue then west
along Dawn Fraser and left onto Olympic Boulevard coasting along by Sydney
Superdome then right to Kevin Combes Avenue to climb Kronos Hill to get
the best visual vantage and a rest.
If time
permits we will cycle down Old Hill Link, onto Hill Road, across Haslams
Creek and along the Olypmic Village and back onto Hill Road, left onto
Pondage Link and then up to Kronos Hill. From Kronos Hill discussion will
take place on History of the site, both European, Aboriginal and current
developments. Guides will carry binoculars.
Briefing - A
demonstration of cycle techniques and control is given. You must complete
a short bike control test. You need to follow Australian road rules, OCA
signage, and be pedestrian aware Map of Route - Is given to all
participants (if you lose the group you can soon find us again). Helmets -
Must be worn. Properly sized and fitted, meeting ASA standards. Bikes -
Are excellent TREK hybrids.
10%
discount available with your
Backpacker Tours Discount Card
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