The Rocks Vacation & Tourism Guide
Find highlights on things to do and see in The Rocks shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to The Rocks across multiple sites to help plan your trip.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Rendezvous Stafford Hotel a Clarion Collection
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 22 reviews from 5 sources
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" The Rocks area is the perfect place to stay--convenient to all places of interest as well as easy walk to City Center and Darling Harbour." — source Travelocity
"Had a good time and would be happy to stay there again, very happy to book thru you too." — source Venere
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1. BridgeClimb
... Harbor Bridge has been one of Sydney's best-loved landmarks and now you can climb it. The death defying feat takes about three hours, climbers are tethered to a static line throughout the climb. Personal belongings cann... more
Real Travelers who've been to BridgeClimb
f1chick in Sydney sights said
…Bridge Climb! Spent 5 days in Sydney! Its was so surreal being there and seeing the iconic Sydney Harbour bridge… continue reading »
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2. Shark Island
One of several tiny islands in Sydney Harbor, Shark Island is known for ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Shark Island
dingo divas in Home again said
… on Lake Ballard (dry salt pan); snorkelling with whale sharks and turtles in the Ningaloo Reef; walking amongst Sea Lions… continue reading »
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3. Mercantile Hotel
... near the historic Rocks area, this is one of the cities oldest hotels. Providing excellent value for money, from here you are just a short walk to many shops and restaurants. You can also catch a ferry or harbour cruise ... more
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4. Collect
Real Travelers who've been to Collect
Miss Brown in Sydney said
… highlight was going to see Puccini's Il Trittico at the Sydney Opera House. The collection of one-act operas were… continue reading »
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5. Justice & Police Museum
... assumed an unsavory aspect soon after the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Yet it also became home to countless, working class families, many of whose men folk worked on the wharves, and developed a strong community netw... more
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6. Susannah Place
... assumed an unsavory aspect soon after the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Yet it also became home to countless, working class families, many of whose men folk worked on the wharves, and developed a strong community netw... more
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7. Sydney Harbour National Park
... 15 minutes from the hustle and bustle of the city are the sandstone cliffs, shady walking tracks, beautiful secluded beaches, and heartland of Sydney Harbour National Park. Considered one of the city's finest achievemen... more
Real Travelers who've been to Sydney Harbour National Park
Lucy & Erin's Trip in Day 68 - A Day In Travelling Luxury... A BMW :) said
… to the Sydney Harbour National Park, we got to look in at Manly Harbour and main Sydney Harbour and also got to see some nudist beaches… continue reading »
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8. Cadman's Cottage
... from 1816, Cadman's Cottage is one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in Sydney. It is named after John Cadman who was transported on the Barwell in 1798 for stealing a horse but by 1827, had risen to become... more
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9. Bounty Cruises
... takes you on a journey through time! However, while the gloriously-masted ship recreates the age-old romance and sheer fun of tall ship sailing, it also offers the very best of twentieth century dining and refreshment. Choo... more
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10. Hero of Waterloo (The)
... built in 1845, was once reputedly the stalking ground of press gangs, who'd whack unsuspecting landlubbers on the head, push them down a trapdoor, and cart them out to sea. Today, the strangely shaped drinking hole is popul... more
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1. Harbour Kitchen & Bar
Park Hyatt Sydney houses Harbour Kitchen & Bar, which offers the ultimate dining experience. The view of the Sydney Harbour makes every occasion celebrated here, a special one. The restaurant offers modern Australian cuisine wi... more
