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11 Ideas For What To Do In The Rocks, Sydney

Views of The Rocks through to Sydney CBD, Sydney.

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If you’re looking to explore one of Sydney’s most vibrant neighborhoods, you’ll find there are many things to do in The Rocks, Sydney.

My first recollection of being in The Rocks District in Sydney was when I was on a year 4 excursion learning about the history of White Australia’s first settlement.

Credit Destination NSW

As I walked the cobblestoned streets and stepped into museums housed in old sandstone buildings, the stories of our unusual history enthralled me and my love affair with The Rocks began.

Despite being full of historical attractions, it’s considered the birthplace of Sydney and the White Australia colony. With the arrival of European settlers in 1788, it was here that the convicts first set up house and shop.

When I was a University student I fell in love with the Rocks for a very different reason, the pub and live band scene.

Friends enjoying rooftop drinks in The Rocks with views of Sydney Harbour.
Plenty of great views in the Rocks Credit: Destination NSW

A trip to the Rocks was a big night out with friends as we pub crawled and danced the night away to live music. Paddy’s Day saw us listening to Irish music, dancing the jig, and drinking many pints of Guinness.

And now I return to the Rocks in Sydney to roam its historic streets, learn more about the stories of those who lived there many years ago, browse the weekend market stalls, stroll along the Harbour, eat great pub food, and have a few quiet pints of Guinness or Kilkenny draught.

When visiting Sydney, The Rocks has to be a must-visit destination.

Things to Do in The Rocks Sydney

1. Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA)

exterior of museum of contemporary art australia lit up with murals at night

If you’re a fan of modern art, then you must make a trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art, which is one of Australia’s leading art museums and contains some of the best examples of contemporary art to date.

The galleries not only contain international and Australian art, but they also regularly hold special exhibitions and events both at their gallery and outside, to offer recognition for some of the most emerging artists.

The museum is not only filled with incredible pieces of artwork and sculptures, but it’s also an architectural gem located on the Circular Quay in Sydney’s CBD.

It’s also free to enter, making it one of the best free things to do in The Rocks Sydney. Come by at night when it’s all lit up!

2. Learn at the Rocks Discovery Museum

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