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The Rocks

Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (City Centre)
61 2 9240 8500
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As featured in 3 days in Sydney
Ranked #16 of 261 attractions in Sydney
Type: Neighbourhoods, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveller Description: The Rocks is a precinct of narrow cobblestoned laneways and former merchants homes, which now house galleries, restaurants, boutiques and souvenir... more »
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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

A great place to visit especially the markets on the weekend. Get some chocolates and some great handicrafts. Nice views of the bridge too

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Surrey, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We spent 2 days at the Rocks..Sunday we spent at the craft market, best market I have ever been too..So many crafters with there wares..prices exceptional and choice of goods awesome..

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Recommend visiting the Lord Nelson Hotel and microbrewery and strolling through the streets, learning about Sydney's past. There are also a number of walking tours available. Many pubs offer luncheon meals with harbour views from their rooftops.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Yes it's busy on the weekends...but it's still charming and a delight to walk around. Don't rush it. Enjoy the small streets and markets and cafes etc. Can't wait to go back again!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Its a nice view of the old town and conveniently located near circular bay. We visited the place on a Friday walked from circular bay. There is a market on Friday but not much stalls. They closed at 5pm so be sure to visited before 5pm. The place is quite small and nothing much except some nice building. Would be... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Its a good place for those who enjoy markets but there is a small variety of eating places but mostly english style dining such as sandwiches and tea, coffee etc.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

The Saturday market includes many vendors, musicians and great food. The products being sold are generally nice. It is not your crap-tourist-cheap-souvenir kind of market. The market opens at 10am. We wondered around and stayed for lunch. The market and a trip to Manly on the ferry made for a perfect Saturday in Sydney.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Really nice little pubs dotted around this area, some aren't even busy on a Saturday which is good. It always makes me feel like i'm walking around New York or something when i am in this part of Sydney. Def worth a visit.

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Coffs Harbour, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

It is hard not to get a great photo here with the juxtaposition of new and old. Thank goodness for those Green Bans in the '70s that preserved this beautiful and historic areas. I did feel that the quality and range of shopping has diminished over the years.

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Churchill, Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Fabulous little corner of Sydney, so many eating/drinking places. I took a guided walk and the commentary and history provided were brilliant. Lots of up-market shops in the area as well. Markets on weekend. All good - a must do when in Sydney.

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