Spend a day discovering treasures in dozens of quaint speciality stores, galleries and boutiques in The Rocks where antiques and vintage wares can be found alongside modern products made from authentic Australian materials such as lamb’s wool and native timbers. You will find known labels, jewels of every description, duty free fashion and beauty merchandise, and galleries boutiques with everything from hand made puppets to indigenous art.
The Rocks Markets, held every Saturday and Sunday (and Fridays nights in November) at the northern end of George Street, is perfect for gift and souvenir shopping it has more the 150 stalls selling quality exotic crafts, home wares, jewellery and Australian designed goods, and it all takes place in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The sheepskin Shop moved to its present location in The Rocks {139 George Street} in 1958 from its original base in the south eastern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. They prefer suppliers from Australia and New Zealand using only the highest quality skins, leathers and fibres in their merchandise. Their range includes sheepskins, sheepskin coats, sheepskins footwear, Akubra hats, oilskin coats; kangaroo, calf hide and crocodile leather wallets, belts and accessories. Leather goods carried include riding boots, stockwhips, drover’s bags, briefcases, handbags, coats, belts, hats, wallets and key rings, together with an extensive collection of handcrafted exotic leather articles.
There is plenty to discover at the Crystal Gallery at Nurses walk. Established in 1987, The Crystal Gallery has a wide variety if crystals sourced from all over the world, both on display and to buy. For spiritual shopping experience be sure to stop in at the Crystal Gallery. For further information visit http://www.crystalgallery.com.au
Fine Food and casual dining
The history of dining at The Rocks goes back a long way. The excavation of a campfire on the site of the current Shangri–La hotel has revealed that, more than 500 years ago, a group of Aborigines forgot some of Australia’s the Cadigal tribe prepared a tempting meal of bream, rock oysters and other shellfish there – no doubt enjoying the superb views across Sydney Harbour.
Today, the views are just as spectacular while the eating options have expanded – you can still get fresh seafood, of course, but now you can choose from Japanese, Chinese, German, Thai, modern Australian and a raft of pub, bistro and café fare. For fine dining, don’t even bother trying to decide between modern French delights at Quay, the delicious contemporary Australian cuisine at Rockpool or Yoshii Ryuichi’s innovative “Kaiseki” style Japanese at Yoshi –set your sight on all three. The experience ay each contrasting There are plenty of other places to indulge your palate in the Rocks, fine Italian dinning, Sailors Thai –ranked as Australia’s best Thai Restaurant by the country’s national restaurant association and a favourite of the food critics the world over and Wildfire which boasts one of the country’s best wine lists.
You can also nestle in at Castle cove where the views are second to none and enjoy some of Sydney’s best seafood at waterfront or a prime Hereford beef steak at Wolfie’s grill. The Rocks harbours a multitude of cosy cafes, perfect for breakfast, a casual lunch or coffee and cake any time of the day.
Entertainment
The Rocks has a fantastic range of entertainment with something for just about everyone, including an annual program of free public events that attract thousands of people every year. Events include an Australian music Festival every January, The Aroma Festival in July which revels in the taste of coffee, tea and chocolate, and music and markets each Friday evening in November. Many of the Heritage Pubs are home to some of Sydney’s most talented bands and musicians. You should also check out some of the on harbour activities which include everything from romantic cruises to the thrills of jet boating.
Author Resource:
Audrina Martin is a travel writer for last minute accommodation site – LastBeds. Audrina has misspent the last 20 years travelling to destinations far and wide, reviewing resorts, restaurants and hotels. Her current favourite city is Melbourne and she only books accommodation at the last minute.
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