What's The Rocks Like?
Visitors really like The Rocks, especially its opera house, waterfront, and shops. Make sure to enjoy this romantic neighborhood's great restaurants. Take a fun excursion to Circular Quay. There's plenty more to see, including Museum of Contemporary Art and The Rocks Markets.
How to Get to The Rocks
Flying to:
- Sydney Airport (SYD), 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from The Rocks
Things to See and Do in and around The Rocks
What to See in The Rocks
- Circular Quay
- Overseas Passenger Terminal
- Port Jackson Bay
- Sydney Visitors Information Centre
- Campbell’s Storehouses
Things to Do in The Rocks
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- The Rocks Markets
- Gannon House
- Susannah Place Museum
- The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre
Other Popular The Rocks Attractions
- Nurses Walk
- Cadman’s Cottage
- Cadmans Cottage Historic Site
- King George V Sport & Recreation Centre
- Ken Done Gallery
When Is the Best Time to Visit Sydney?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 72°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 58°F)
- Rainiest months: March, February, November, January (average 4 inches of rainfall)