Who has visited The Rocks in Sydney, Australia? what did you do there? Where are you guys from and how did you hear about it? Did you expect it to be an interesting place, if so/not why? What else is good in Sydney to visit?
2006-10-02 02:40:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Sydney
Hi
The Rocks is a great place to visit. I met my husband there.
The sites below will give you more information.
http://www.therocks.com/
http://goaustralia.about.com/cs/sydneysightscity1/a/rocks1.htm
http://www.sydney.visitorsbureau.com.au/page2-01.html
Have a beer or a glass of wine for me while your there.
Cheers
2006-10-03 21:36:42 · answer #1 · answered by DY Beach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rocks is the birthplace of European Australia. As a result there are some interesting places to have a wander about. It is nestled under the Southern end of the Harbour bridge (city side) and as a result is quite contrasting.
You will find quait terrace streest dwarfed by the bridge, which I like. From there easy access to circular quay for ferries on the harbour, a walk across the harbour bridge, which is great. You can also climb up the Southern Pylon of the bridge for a small fee ... if you don't have the funds to do the bridge tour, which is ecessivly expensive.
There are also a lot of old, original Sydney pubs which add to the atmosphere.
Don't get trapped in the touristy bits though. They are a little lame ... they are generally found along the end of George Street.
So yes, interesting history, interesting architecture, fantastic views and access to the rest of Sydney Harbour. Definitly a place worth visiting .... from there walk around the harbour front, around the Opera House and then on through the Botanical Gardens. All very nice
2006-10-03 08:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by murray_fortescue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely.
For people watching along circular QUAY - where the water ferries dock. For the Rocks market on Saturday. If you have time and are interested climb the hill and visit the Observatory. All this is apart from the Opera House and the Botanical gardens.(see other answer)
Oh and when in the rocks take a couple of hours and go on the Manly ferry (return of course) -its the cheapest way to see so
much of Sydney harbour.The Old Bank opposite the Police station is a good place to eat.
2006-10-02 16:18:42 · answer #3 · answered by NIGGY P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's worth visiting. it's just across the sydney cove from the opera house. and it was on the way to the footpath to the sydney harbour bridge.
i learned about it while poring through tourist brochures. i love history, by the way, so it's a must for me to go and visit this place. i am from the philippines. i went to the rocks discovery museum to learn the history of this area. oh, i went shopping too on the weekend, as they have this weekend market where books, food, jewelry, etc. are sold.
i'd say going up the sydney tower is a must. and if you like gardens the royal botanic gardens is not to be missed. taronga zoo is lovely to visit too. the beaches are great too.
2006-10-02 14:42:20 · answer #4 · answered by Lynn Rosemary 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well worth it. The Harbour Bridge and Opera House are there.
Just be carefull, it's really expensive around there.
I'm from Ireland and had a ball in Sydney.
2006-10-04 19:25:22 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Rocks is schizophrenic. It is full of tourist traps selling didgeridooos by the forest, but it has some really neat kittle museums and quirky shops tucked in corners.
2006-10-03 06:29:52 · answer #6 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Ayers Rock" will not describe, you visit, you will not be disappointed, vast country,spread out a bit but if you have the time visit ,prior to going, the web page & drool over the sights.Enjoy.Your local travel shop should have a Dvd for you to see.
2006-10-02 09:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by edison 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
drink and have sex
2006-10-02 09:41:58 · answer #8 · answered by orangeco911 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋