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    The Rocks

    7,519 Reviews
    #38 of 551 things to do in Sydney
    Historic Walking Areas, Neighbourhoods, Sights & Landmarks, Other
    Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
    +61 2 9240 8500
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    “historic area” (129 reviews)
    “weekend market” (100 reviews)
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    Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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    Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
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    "historic area"
    in 129 reviews
    "weekend market"
    in 100 reviews
    "street market"
    in 65 reviews
    "circular quay"
    in 452 reviews
    "lots of history"
    in 99 reviews
    "art galleries"
    in 74 reviews
    "walking tour"
    in 126 reviews
    "cafes and restaurants"
    in 81 reviews
    "walk around"
    in 115 reviews
    "opera house"
    in 350 reviews
    "great place to visit"
    in 80 reviews
    "cruise ship"
    in 68 reviews
    "visiting sydney"
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    "sydney harbour"
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    "settlement"
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    "stroll"
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    beautiful location

    The Rocks is an urban locality, tourist precinct and historic area of Sydney's city centre, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

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    Take a stroll through old Sydney

    And think about the first settlers in town a few hundred years ago. The Rocks gives you a good dip in old town: the facade of the old houses is just fantastic - put this in contrast with the high rises of Shangri-la, Interconti and...More

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    Reviewed yesterday
    Your fabulous weekend tucked away market!

    Well, I live in Melbourne although, I travelled to Sydney to hop on a cruise before that though I had some wonderful experiences here at the weekend market and the rocks! There is a nice Indonesian restaurant in the rocks and we had it for...More

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    Really worth a visit

    Lovely quaint old area that has a market during the weekend. Some good restaurants and shops en route.

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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    great market on weekends

    This is a vibrant part on central Sydney. The markets on the weekend are well worth a visit. There is a wide range of very interesting artian goods for sale at reasonable prices.

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    Market time at the Rocks

    Whenever we are in Sydney the wife always wants to go to the Rocks to browse through the markets. She loves the variety of stalls and I get to wait around while she is wandering, good thing there are some fine establishments in the area...More

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    The Rock Markets... some great unique finds...

    This is a Sunday must do especially if you love just taking your Time & browsing. Some great unique stalls here in a beautiful setting in some of Sydney’s history. Located close to the Harbour Bridge actually underneath it ! After doing some shopping there...More

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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Very nice old style hotel. Quite quirky and quant

    Would recommend to others. Staff very helpful and friendly. This hotel is full of history and is ideally located in The Rocks area. Close to circular quay and central city. Hop on hop off bus stop is a 5 minute walk. Handy to dozens of...More

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    Marylyn

    Love staying in The Rocks on my visits to Sydney. You’re in the heart of all the harbor activity and there is so much to do. Walk and explore everywhere. You are within walking distance to restaurants, bars, shopping, open air markets, the opera house,...More

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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Full of History

    Wander through the rocks, walk the cobblestones of The Nurses Walk, wander through our early history.

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    The first residents of the Rocks were convicts and
    sailors from the old nation. As the oldest
    neighbourhood in the city, the area's cobblestone
    streets host more than 100 heritage sites and
    buildings, including the oldest house in Sydney,
    Camden Cottage, which was built in 1816. Taste a “midi
    “ or a “schooner” of beer and dine “al fresco” on the
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    Michael F
    27 December 2017|
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    Response from PrincessBV | Reviewed this property |
    Hi Michael, not sure abiut small/boutique hotels in the rock area. Take a look at the Radisson Hotel which is a nice walk down to the rocks, however this is not a small boutique hotel but you will not be disappointed.
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    Engeline M
    16 April 2017|
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    Response from carolzd | Reviewed this property |
    I believe it runs each day throughout the year. It's well worth doing. Have a great time in Sydney!
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    julge0
    31 December 2016|
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    Response from wazjamac | Reviewed this property |
    Yes they do! Experience all the excitement of Sydney, Australia’s famous harbour city, and the capital of NSW with the Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Explorer - Sydney’s only Hop-On Hop-Off tourist bus service.
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