10 Things to do in The Rocks That You Shouldn't Miss

September 25, 2021 Venice Greaves

Sydney offers plenty of historical and contemporary Australian flavor. The marvelous Sydney Opera House looks like a great origami sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of The Rocks and then take in a street performance on the Circular Quay before heading into the Museum of Contemporary Art. The views from the Sydney Tower Eye observatory are epic – use this chance to get to know the layout of the city from high above.
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1. Sydney Photography Tours

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Sydney Photography Tours

Learn Digital Photography from a professional photographer as you explore the technical capabilities of your camera and unlock your creativity. Make the best shots from the best spots and gain the confidence to take home memorable and picture perfect postcard photos of your travel photography.

2. Ocean Extreme

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Ocean Extreme

Sydney's premier offshore adventure company. Choose between High Speed Offshore Thrill Rides or our famous Whale Watching tour with a whale sighting guarantee.

3. The Rocks Walking Tours

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The Rocks Walking Tours

The Original Rocks Walking Tours explores Sydney’s oldest colonial neighbourhood that sits in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Our guides have been with us for many years and have a love of history and a wealth of knowledge they love to share. As you wander along Sydney Harbour’s sparkling shoreline and down hidden alleyways, shady courtyards and cobbled lane ways, they bring The Rocks to life with stories of how ordinary people came to do extraordinary things that started the British Australian story. Tours everyday 10:30am and 1:30pm. $32 per adult/ $15 per child departing from our office handily located in the heart of The Rocks at Shop 5 - Clocktower Square, Cnr Argyle & Harrington Sts. Conducted in intimate groups of no more than 20 people for a duration of 90 minutes at a leisurely pace covering approximately a couple of kilometres.

4. Real Sydney Tours

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Real Sydney Tours

Real Sydney Tours guarantees to show you Sydney and its surrounding areas the way locals see it. We take you to all the nooks and cranny's of this beautiful city exploring some secluded bays and beaches but also making sure you see some of Sydney’s most iconic sites. We include suprises along the way and your driver/guide will make this tour intimate, fun but also informative. We cover Sydney,the Blue Mountains and The Hunter Valley and can tailor tours to other areas specifically for you and your group. Ideal for couples, families and small groups.

5. Prancing Horse Drive Experiences - Sydney

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Prancing Horse Drive Experiences - Sydney

Experience driving the latest Ferrari 458 Italia plus an exhilarating range of exotic supercars on the finest touring routes around Australia. Blending exceptional hospitality with an immaculately presented stable of supercars, Prancing Horse is Australia's No.1 establishment for Ferrari and Supercar driving events without compromise. Available seasonally in Sydney, Kiama, the Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley and the beautiful Yarra Valley.

6. Opal Minded

55a George St The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia +61 2 9247 9885 [email protected] http://www.opalminded.com/
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Opal Minded

Opal Minded is the only opal store in Sydney that mines its own opals. Established in 1989, it is conveniently located in The Rocks, just steps away from the Sydney Opera House. Uncompromising multilingual assistance. Australian opals unset and in pret-a-porter classical and contemporary designs. Duty free prices.

Reviewed By carmenbJ8013BU - Zurich, Switzerland

I bought a beautiful ring in this store. I went in with a very clear idea of what I was looking for. I found a rose gold, simple, black opal ring which I am now absolutely in love with. The service was good, they really try to make your purchase something special and make a big deal about you as a customer. Can definitely recommend.

7. Sydney Pub Tours

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Sydney Pub Tours

Sydney Pub Tours takes adults to some of the oldest and most charismatic heritage pubs in Sydney's historic 'The Rocks' precinct. With dinner and drinks all included, you'll be introduced to quality Australian craft beers from local breweries. You'll have the opportunity to try kangaroo or crocodile meat, and you'll venture deep into the heart of Australian Pub Culture as you explore secret lane-ways and hidden gems known only to the locals. Join us for a night on the tiles to see, hear, touch and taste Australia's history.

8. The Private Tour Guide

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The Private Tour Guide

Masters of personalised experiences of Sydney! Visit the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the historic ‘Rocks’ area, Royal Botanical Gardens, Bondi Beach, Manly and the northern beaches, South Head, Watsons Bay, Paddington, Chinatown, Darling Harbour and Sydney's exciting harbour suburbs & gardens. There's plenty to do on a Sydney tour; visit a craft brewery, vodka/ gin distillery, pasticerria or ice cream factory. Take a surf lesson, go indoor sky diving, tree roping, white water rafting, the bridge climb or an easy coastal cliff stroll. Sample wines from hand picked vineyards in the Hunter Valley, take a train ride through the Hunter Gardens, or sample cheese and chocolate. Hike the Blue Mountains and spot a kangaroo or go whale and dolphin watching in Port Stephens or Jervis Bay. We emphasise visiting local secret treasures, spotting Australian wildlife, whilst enjoying excellent food and wine. Perfect for couples or families from half a day to multi day packages.

27 Playfair St The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia +61 428 305 863 [email protected] http://atty.com.au/
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ATTY Gallery

Beautiful quirky Art Gallery showcasing the wonderfully detailed animal creations by resident artist ATTY.

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We stumbled across this gallery earlier in the year and fell in love with Graham’s artworks. We found ourselves talking about the artworks weeks after our visit so went back to purchase one. Graham was fantastic to deal with and made the adoption easy, so much so, we accidentally adopted 2! We finally have these beautiful pieces in our home and we have two amazing new family members to come home to. I can’t recommend Atty enough!

10. Squidinki

21 Nurses Walk The Rocks, Shop 1, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia +61 2 9241 6112 http://www.squidinki.com
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Reviewed By Inspiration788169 - Ottawa, Canada

We found this very cute artisan souvenir shop in The Rock on the Nurses Walk. They offer unique gifts and souvenirs that are a big step up from the kitsch seen in other stores. This includes mugs, placemats, plates and other handy gifts with original cartoon drawings of Australia’s best. We were able to all of our gift shopping in one stop for our Canadian friends. The very pleasant salesperson notes that her husband does all of the drawings for the souvenirs. He has a funny sense of humour.

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