Top Things to do in The Rocks
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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. IEC Oceania
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
IEC Oceania is recognized as one of the pioneers in the field of ecotourism in Australia and operates range of Ecotours specially designed for the inbound Japanese market. Main area of operation: Port Stephens, Blue Mountains including Jenolan Caves, Hunter Valley and Cowra.
2. Sydney Pub Tours
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5.0 based on 233 reviews
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.
3. The Private Tour Guide
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5.0 based on 131 reviews
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.
4. Pepin - Wine Tasting Experiences
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Pepin offers fun French wine tastings in Sydney with the right amount of information to cater for all, from wine novices to wine experts. Our sommelier has years of experience making wine and entertaining people. Great time guaranteed !!!
5. The Rocks Markets
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4.5 based on 1,843 reviews
Shop local goods in this open-air market on Saturdays and Sundays with the Sydney Harbour Bridge as your backdrop. From handmade jewelry to photos, it's the perfect place to pick up a souvenir.
Reviewed By 997briant - London, United Kingdom
This is a very popular market along some of the atmospheric cobbled streets of The Rocks, in the shadow of the girders of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s certainly in a beautiful location, and it’s certainly worth a visit, especially if you are a visitor to Australia and looking for a unique souvenir to take back home. You’ll need a couple of hours here, to see all at a leisurely pace. It does get crowded. It’s a weekend market, operating on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00; we visited on a very warm Saturday in February 2020. This market is the perfect place to explore a kaleidoscopic collection of different types of artworks, hand- crafted jewellery, pottery and ceramics, locally-designed fashion, beauty products, photographs, knick-knacks, artifacts and high quality souvenirs and unique products of Australia. There’s some very talented artists and crafters amongst the exhibitors. Most of the market is arranged under a huge sail-like shady canopy. It’s thoughtful and carefully orchestrated blend of contrasting goods like homemade, local arts, and imported articles from different countries, works well. Every stall is different. There’s plenty of food and drink vendors here also; grab a bite to eat from one of the many food vendors, to fuel your exploration, or head across to the nearby waterfront or grassy stretches to enjoy a picnic. You may also stumble across live music and some street performers. Getting there is easy. It is nestled next to Sydney's CBD in the historic district of The Rocks, off George Street; it’s just footsteps from the ferries, trains and buses of Circular Quay and Wynyard. We’ve visited a few times now, on trips to Sydney from the U.K., and have purchased a few unique items of Australiana. The quality is there, and I don’t think goods are overpriced. You’ll certainly get nicer, and more unique, items than you’ll find in the mainstream souvenir shops! But if you want those blow-up plastic boxing kangaroos, or stubbie holders, or plastic boomerangs, this is not the spot for you.
6. LaTigre Luxury Travel
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7. Luxe Touring
Luxe Touring delivers high-quality, unique experiences for people visiting Sydney, and New South Wales. Our experiences combine the best of Sydney, including bespoke, intimate and private travel with flexible itineraries, amazing local guides, and VIP locations off the tourist trail. See Sydney like a true local with experiences you'll never forget in private group transfers suited to everyone.
8. Foodi
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
