Just next to Circular Quay (Sydney Cove) is the founding site for Sydney and Australia; The Rocks. The Rocks is a very popular destination for locals and travellers to Sydney, it is full of Australian history, culture & old world charm.

The Rocks is always has something going on. Walking along George Street, you'll find The Rocks has many cafes and restaurants and interesting tourist shops, art galleries and its own regular saturday markets. It also house's Australia's oldest Art School: The Julian Ashton Art School

If you are new to Sydney and you want to explore The Rocks region a great place to start your journey is at The Sydney Visitor Centre, which is located at 106 George Street. There you will find free tourist information, tourist brochures and guides are all available... also Australian souvenirs and momentos for sale.

The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority also publishes a very handy booklet called The Rocks Self-Guided Walking Tour, which can guide you to over 30 places of historical interest as part of a local heritage walk located in an aroudn The Rocks. This booklet can be bought at The Sydney Visitor Centre for AU$1.

There is always entertainment on in The Rocks, especially on the weekends and at special event times, quite often there is free entertainment & various performances, outdoor concerts, street theatre & buskers. Many of the pubs in the rocks also have regular live music with a variety of local bands through out the week - jazz, rock, folk, dance & pop.

The Rocks Market operates every weekend, from 10am to 5pm each day, and until 6pm in summer months. Over 150 stalls are set up under a series of sail-like canopies that run up George Street towards the Harbour Bridge. The stalls are filled with a wide range of Australian handmade gifts, jewellery, foods, homewares, collectibles and much more ........if you are looking for accommodation near The Rocks visit: http://www.harbourcitybackpackers.com.au

SYDNEY HARBOUR DESTINATIONS
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au www.visitorsbureau.com.au www.mountnbeach.com.au
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