Take a walk through the past and uncover the unique history of The Rocks.
Every place in The Rocks has a story to tell. The 'Walking The Rocks' app brings these stories to life, from the historic early days of the first settlement to the scenic and lively place it is today.
Current tours include:
Walking the Waterfront
This walking tour will take you through the earliest days of first settlement, when The Rocks was a place of merchants, warehouses and wharfing. You can use augmented reality to see how the location looked in the past and listen to or read stories about the things that once happened where you’re standing today.
Aboriginal Sydney: Past and Present
The Gadigal of the Eora Nation are the traditional custodians of this place we now call Sydney. Take a journey beyond the facade of The Rocks into the rich, diverse history and community of Gadigal Country.
Chefs of The Rocks
Go behind the scenes and meet some innovative chefs dishing up exciting cuisine in The Rocks, from Japanese and Thai to Modern Australian.
Created by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
Content developed by Savage Autonomy in association with the Foreshore Authority
Design and development by The Nest
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