What's there?

The Rocks is the historic area of Sydney, located just next to Circular Quay. Cobble streets and old architecture provide a romantic atmosphere in which you can unconsciously slip back in time. Art galleries, unique shops, cafes, chocolate shops, museums, and wonderful restaurants dot the streets. It is also home to the Rocks Weekend Markets, which are a great place to find inexpensive quality gifts, souvenirs, clothing, jewellery, and more!

Activities

Join a bike tour, and see the city on wheels! Several bike tour companies offer cycle tours of the city, many starting at the Rocks.

• Bonza Bike Tours
• City Cycle Tours
• Electric Velocity Cyclery
• Sydney Uncovered

Book one of the many walking tours available and gain further insight to the city and this historic area.

• Bounce Walking Tours
• The Rocks Walking Tour
• The Rocks Ghost Tour
• The Rocks Pub Tour
• The Rocks Photograph Tour

Grab a bite to eat at any of the many small, unique restaurants and cafes tucked in cobblestone alleyways, along street fronts, all set in historic buildings filled with history! (Something for every price range.) If you like pancake, why not head to Pancakes on the Rocks, one of the most well visited restaurants in the area. 

Make your way through The Rocks Weekend Market, a great way to spend the afternoon, wandering through stalls, munching on a snack from one of the many vendors and listening to live street music. 

If you are looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of Sydney without leaving the city, this is the place to do it. Foundation Park, Dawes Point Park, and Walsh Bay offer great views and are a nice escape from the concrete and modernity of the city. 

Attractions

Walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge for magnificent views of the city and the harbour, climb to the Southern Pylon Lookout for a better look, or book a Sydney Bridge Climb tour. 

The Rocks is home to many museums and historical sites that shed light on the history of The Rocks and Sydney’s past such as Susannah Place, the Sydney Observatory, and the Rocks Discovery Museum.

Do you like art? Galleries are everywhere to be found, in this artistic area. Just to name a few of the most popular, Gannon House, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Gallery of Sydney are sure to impress.