The Rocks

The Rocks is an historical precinct of central Sydney, capital of the Australian state of New South Wales.

The Rocks is located immediately to the north of the CBD on the western side of Sydney Cove, beneath the famous Harbour Bridge. The Rocks is renowned for its shopping, cultural attractions and wide accommodation options, including a string of prestigious 5-star hotels attracted to the area on account of its fantastic views of the harbor bridge and relatively tranquil atmosphere.

Although strictly speaking it is an integral part of central Sydney, the Rocks is sufficiently different in character and atmosphere from the commercial and retail heart of town, with an abundance of local attractions, to stand on it own.

Attractions at the Rocks

• The Sydney Harbour Bridge. The great “Coat Hanger” known fondly by locals, is visible from many parts of the Rocks.
• Cadman’s Cottage – The last relic of the small, relatively plain buildings that once ringed the rocks and Sydney Cove in the early colonial period, this small sandstone cottage was built 1815-1816. The building has survived largely because of constant Government or institutional ownership, first as a barracks, then as Cadman’s residence as superintendent of Government Craft (1826-45).
• The Argyle Cut, An historic road cutting made between 1843 and 1867.
• The Garrison Church The Garisson Church was the colony’s first military church.

Museums and galleries at the Rocks

• Sydney Observatory
• Susannah Place, –
• Colonial House Museum.
• The Rocks Toy Museum.