Sydney/The Rocks, Sydney

Name: Sydney/The Rocks
Address: Sydney, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9247 3089

#334 among attractions in Sydney

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Facts and practical information

The Rocks is an urban locality, tourist precinct and historic area of Sydney's city centre, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour, immediately north-west of the Sydney central business district. ()

Alternative names: Area: 49.42 acres (0.0772 mi²)Coordinates: 33°51'36"S, 151°12'29"E

Address

Central Business District (Circular Quay)Sydney Australia

Contact

+61 2 9247 3089

Website

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Day trips

Sydney/The Rocks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Argyle Stores, Museum of Contemporary Art, The Argyle, Fortune of War.

~290 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Argyle Stores, Sydney
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, the Argyle Stores stand as a testament to the city's rich mercantile history. This complex of buildings, originally constructed in the 1820s, served as a pivotal custom house and warehouse facility during the burgeoning trade...
~310 ftE
Hip visual arts collection on quayside
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
2 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) stands as a bastion of modern expression in the heart of Sydney, Australia. Overlooking the iconic Circular Quay, this museum is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and interpreting the work of today's artists.
~350 ftN
Bridge
The Argyle, Sydney
2 min walk • The Argyle Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge that carries Cumberland Street across the Argyle Cut and Argyle Street in the inner-city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1911 to 1912. It is also known to include the Argyle Stairs.
~240 ftSE
Nightlife
Fortune of War, Sydney
2 min walk • The Fortune of War Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 137 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by the Tooth & Co. resident architect and built in 1922 by H. J. & H. W. Thompson.
~350 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct, Sydney
2 min walk • Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct is a heritage-listed precinct that contains The Rocks police station, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, car park, parks, shops and roads located at 112-156 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~190 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Colonial architecture
Gannon House, Sydney
1 min walk • Gannon House is a heritage-listed retail building at 45-47 Argyle Street in the inner-city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~310 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Susannah Place Museum, Sydney
2 min walk • Susannah Place is a heritage-listed former grocery store and workers' cottages and now historic house museum located at 58-64 Gloucester Street in the inner city Sydney suburb...
~330 ftW
Archaeological site
The Big Dig, Sydney
2 min walk • The Cumberland Street Archaeological Site is a heritage-listed archaeological site located at 106–128 Cumberland Street in the inner-city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~360 ftNE
Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Orient Hotel, Sydney
2 min walk • The Orient Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 87-89 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1843 to 1844. The property is owned by Property NSW, an agency of the Government of New South Wales.
~150 ftSW
Street
Cumberland Place and Steps, Sydney
1 min walk • The Cumberland Place and Steps are heritage-listed steps and a laneway located at Cumberland Place, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1807.
~420 ftNE
Museum
Raphael Mackeller Stores, Sydney
3 min walk • The Raphael Mackeller Stores is a heritage-listed former store and now museum located at 4-6 Kendall Lane in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1853 to 1854 for Joseph George Raphael.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sydney/The Rocks?

Nearby attractions include 61-65 Harrington Street, Sydney (1 min walk), 55-59 Harrington Street, Sydney (1 min walk), 121 George Street, Sydney (1 min walk), 105 George Street, Sydney (1 min walk).

How to get to Sydney/The Rocks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sydney/The Rocks:

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 5 • Lines: F3, F4 (4 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 4 • Lines: F5, F6 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (5 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (8 min walk)

Train

Circular Quay (5 min walk)
Wynyard (12 min walk)

Bus

Stand A, Circular Quay, Alfred Street • Lines: 302, 303, 326 (7 min walk)
Circular Quay • Lines: 302, 303 (7 min walk)