The Rocks is the lovely old town of Sydney. As "First Fleet" arrived in Australia on 26 January 1788, the British Settlement of Australia has been founded at The Rocks. The oldest town, the oldest pubs... The Rocks is the perfect place for an introduction to the history and culture of Sydney.

The Rocks is located on a hill near Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The scenery over the harbour can only be described as breathtaking. Therefore, The Rocks is one of the meeting points in Sydney for conferences, parties, weddings and many other events. It is simply a must see. Put on your walking shoes since the best way to discover this charming precinct is taking a walk among the fascinating historic buildings, making numerous stops at The Rocks Market, Pubs and Discovery Museum.

The Rocks Market has first started in 1991 and by time it turned to be the main outdoor market in Sydney. The Rocks Market is open between 10am and 5pm on every Saturday and Sunday all year around. Here you can find good quality Australian products and it is exactly the right place to come up with especially good ideas if you are looking for a gift. You will have a difficulty in selecting between various ornaments, jewelleries and plenty of exotic stuff that around 150 stands offer. Maybe you would like to take some time for decision tasting some delicious cookies and coffee at one of the cafes or the famous restaurants around.

The Rocks pubs are proud of being one of the oldest pubs in Sydney City. There are tours, that continue for more than 1.5 hours in the early evening, that include three drinks at three best pubs of Sydney as well as a well-informed guide who has a lot of stories to tell about the history and the culture of the city. It is definitely a good warm up for the evening.

The Rocks Discovery Museum is an amazing place where the history of Sydney and the archeological artifacts that have been found under The Rocks are exhibited in an interactive environment. It is a memorable experience and is worth every minute you invest. It is open between 10am and 5pm everyday except Good Friday and Christmas Day. And remember... Entry is free of charge.

This list can be extended easily. There are many more magnificent tours like the walking tours, ghost tour and the cruises that depart regularly from Sydney Harbour, that you can enjoy. If you need a map and some ideas about the maximum fun you can have, you can make the first stop at Sydney Visitor Centre in The Rocks Centre, on the corner of Argyle and Playfair Streets. There you can meet many Sydney Experts who would provide you with the most suitable information for your needs. Similar information can also be obtained from Darling Harbour Visitor Centre adjacent to Palm Grove.

Last but not the least... How to get to The Rocks? The Rocks is situated between the harbour on the north and east, and Kent Street on the west, and Grosvenor Street on the south. It is just a short stroll away from Circular Quay and can easily be accessed by bus, ferry, train and monorail. Some convenient parking places are also available.

The Rocks Discovery Museum
Kendall Lane
The Rocks 2000 Sydney
Tel : +61 2 1800 067 676
Fax : +61 2 9252 8783