The location of the first European settlement in Australia
The Rocks is the location of the first European settlement in Australia. The area features cobblestone streets and historical buildings including the oldest surviving residential building in Sydney constructed in 1816.
You’ll also find more modern attractions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the bridge climb. Culture Trip has a great article on the Top 10 things to do in The Rocks.
The Rocks takes its name from the sandstone that was used to build many of the early buildings in the area.
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