Welcome to The Rocks

Framed by Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, and nestled on the edge of breathtaking Sydney Harbour, The Rocks offers an unrivalled blend of the old and new.

From intimate heritage architecture and cobblestoned laneways, to stylish modern bars, some of Sydney’s finest restaurants and curious places to shop and explore.

With the MCA as one of its modern ambassadors, The Rocks is emerging as Sydney’s new cultural precinct, and has been transformed into a creative nucleus of contemporary art, festivals and evolving pop-up spaces.

The Rocks: it’s a perfect blend of culture, cuisine and experiences that are worth savouring.



Bringing Sydney’s Foreshore to life

Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is proud to manage The Rocks: the land of the Gadigal people and the first place of European settlement in Australia.

We present the outdoor markets, produce intimate and large-scale events, provide educational tours and help preserve The Rocks’ unique heritage.

We also clean up the rubbish, tend to the plants and grass, maintain the benches you sit on and the cobblestones you walk on and generally make sure everything goes smoothly in this incredible place visited by more than 13 million people a year.

So take your time, breathe in the fresh harbour air and savour the stories The Rocks has to tell.