The Rocks

Sydney, New South Wales 2000

Located on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour is the charming and historic area of The Rocks. Its adjacency to Circular Quay, Harbour Bridge and other historical buildings make it a favorite tourist destination in Sydney. Featuring weekend markets, public entertainment, souvenir and craftshops, shopping, and a great variety of dining. The Rocks is one of the oldest district of Sydney; it has been applauded for being Sydney's very own "outdoor museum". Despite being the oldest part of Sydney, The Rocks fits well in the urban lifestyle. It even hosts famous annual events like "The Australia Day" and "New Year's Eve in The Rocks".