The Rocks Markets
The Rocks Markets
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Shop local goods in this open-air market on Saturdays and Sundays with the Sydney Harbour Bridge as your backdrop. From handmade jewelry to photos, it's the perfect place to pick up a souvenir.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: The Rocks
The first residents of the Rocks were convicts and sailors from the old nation. As the oldest neighbourhood in the city, the area's cobblestone streets host more than 100 heritage sites and buildings, including the oldest house in Sydney, Camden Cottage, which was built in 1816. Taste a “midi “ or a “schooner” of beer and dine “al fresco” on the waterfront at some of the oldest pubs in Sydney. The weekend markets at the Rocks are where you can find local artists' hand-made souvenirs, organic food and designer jewelry in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. To enjoy some of the best Australian and international contemporary art, the MCA museum is open every day and select evenings. At the end of a long day of sightseeing, be sure to save energy to dance the night away at the area's many late night entertainment venues.
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- Circular Quay • 6 min walk
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- jacquitohcAuckland Central, New Zealand1,456 contributionsBrowse, Try, Buy..The Rocks Markets, on a Sunday, picturesque against the Harbour Bridge background - very lively, tourists or locals, bustling & crowded it had a vibrant feel, nearly Christmas. Crystals, Clothing, accessorize with pendants, hairties & bows; chocolates and fudges, different tastes and artisan products, too many items to see, too little time. Browse, try, buy; will return again when we visit Sydney. (I have gait/walking challenges (stroke), wear a legbrace.)Visited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 November 2023
- James H67 contributionsThe Rocks Market reviewHaving stumbled upon this after just having walked the Sydney Harbour bridge, I can highly recommend this market. It offers a wide selection of stalls selling hand crafted goods, intriguing bars and a variety of differing cuisines, (the food in the picture is from a Turkish Gozelme stall, I greatly enjoyed the food from that stall.) On a Sunny Sunday like it was for me, it's an must - go to.Visited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 19 April 2024
- TommoMelbourne, Australia56,009 contributionsExcellent but busy marketThis market held on weekends is a large, mainly food market located at The Rocks close to Circular Quay. Its an easy walk from there. You walk the length of the market which ends up underneath The Sydney Harbour Bridge. So many food options from various ethnic groups including wood-fired pizza. Its a vibrant and busy market.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 July 2024
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LuckyLennas
Canberra, Australia77 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The stalls were either lovely but massively over priced merchandise or cheap and tacky Australian souvenirs targeting the cruise ship market.
Food stalls were ho hum.
Was not worth fighting the throngs and I do not recommend.
Food stalls were ho hum.
Was not worth fighting the throngs and I do not recommend.
Written 19 January 2020
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
Mar 2021
The Rocks Market is an open air Market with stalls selling different types of arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, all types of trinkets, and street food. We have been there many times and enjoy to walk through, and occasionally buying a little something. It is right in the middle of the Rocks area and close to the Harbour Bridge.There are many other attractions nearby. Worth a visit.
Written 14 March 2021
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,537 contributions
Nov 2022
Wife was in her element, markets to browse and a great variety of artisan jewellery and clothing, candles, soaps, woodworks, foodstuffs, confectionery and much more to keep her occupied for a couple of hours. There was much to interest, and I had to remind her that it was the start of the holiday and to keep it small. Great interaction with the stallholders, I enjoyed some exotic nibbles, managed some great photos and finally managed to haul my wife away to view the Museum of Contemporary Art. Worth visiting if in the area Saturday/Sundays.
Written 13 December 2022
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lightningboy
Vancouver, Canada2,925 contributions
Feb 2020
The market is open Friday 9am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. A bustling market with stalls full of handcrafted items and artisans selling their wares. Food is also available. Be sure to check out the shops and restaurants in the area that are not part of the weekend market. Overall we enjoyed our time browsing all the stalls.
Written 11 February 2020
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TJC76
Adelaide, Australia83 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
I was extremely excited to bring a friend here and show her the amazing stalls at the markets but was saddened to see that obviously with our current climate some or actually a lot of stalls have now left.
The market is in a beautiful location at The Rocks and the stalls that are still there are amazing. Just much smaller. Loads of artwork, unique hand made items, gift ware, home ware, personal care and a cracking coin stall with amazing coins on offer! I hope that over time the stalls start to increase again as perhaps we begin to go back to a newer normal.
The market is in a beautiful location at The Rocks and the stalls that are still there are amazing. Just much smaller. Loads of artwork, unique hand made items, gift ware, home ware, personal care and a cracking coin stall with amazing coins on offer! I hope that over time the stalls start to increase again as perhaps we begin to go back to a newer normal.
Written 17 September 2022
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Tania J
Brisbane, Australia30 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
Lovely markets to have a wander around, lots of different stalls selling a variety of beautiful things, art, jewellery just to name a few things and some great food. Lovely atmosphere is well. Definitely worth a visit to The Rocks markets
Written 24 September 2022
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia56,009 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We were returning from a ferry trip and when I looked right I noticed that there was The Rocks market on.
it is situated at the northern end of George Street and a popular tourist market in Sydney.
It is open on Saturdays and Sundays between 10am and 5pm.
We decided to visit and was surprised how large it was with so many food options as well as retail and craft stalls.
With the back drop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge I stumbled across the Prosecco man and decided to have an Italian Beer.
it is situated at the northern end of George Street and a popular tourist market in Sydney.
It is open on Saturdays and Sundays between 10am and 5pm.
We decided to visit and was surprised how large it was with so many food options as well as retail and craft stalls.
With the back drop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge I stumbled across the Prosecco man and decided to have an Italian Beer.
Written 3 July 2023
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Ben H
11 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This is a very boujee, expensive market. For reference, all the food vendors seem to have agreed that $8 is the starting price for anything, from 1 cookie to 1 block of fudge.
But it is a very pretty and surprisingly expansive market that can take a good hour to stroll through - just maybe buy your coffee or ice cream from a few streets away!
But it is a very pretty and surprisingly expansive market that can take a good hour to stroll through - just maybe buy your coffee or ice cream from a few streets away!
Written 5 October 2024
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James H
67 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Having stumbled upon this after just having walked the Sydney Harbour bridge, I can highly recommend this market. It offers a wide selection of stalls selling hand crafted goods, intriguing bars and a variety of differing cuisines, (the food in the picture is from a Turkish Gozelme stall, I greatly enjoyed the food from that stall.)
On a Sunny Sunday like it was for me, it's an must - go to.
On a Sunny Sunday like it was for me, it's an must - go to.
Written 20 April 2024
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LCL-travels
Chicago, IL556 contributions
Dec 2019
We started our last day in Sydney visiting the Rocks Market, which is located a few blocks from the Overseas Passenger Terminal where our cruise ship was docked. It is only open on weekends.
Many of the vendors sell homemade or limited production items, things you won't find at every souvenir store you visit. We were very happy with the unique items we purchased including hand knit children's hats, Aborigine design luggage tags, jewelry and resusable travel utensils.
Many of the vendors sell homemade or limited production items, things you won't find at every souvenir store you visit. We were very happy with the unique items we purchased including hand knit children's hats, Aborigine design luggage tags, jewelry and resusable travel utensils.
Written 15 January 2020
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Does anyone know if Tom’s lemonade stand is still at The Rocks Markets? I met Tom in Norway and would love to surprise him if his stand is still there.
Written 30 May 2022
Yes the markets are on every weekend
Written 6 January 2020
I believe it is only open on the weekends. That's the only time I have been there.
Written 12 February 2019
Hi, is the market on over the Christmas and New Year period?
Written 16 July 2018
On Fridays, The Rocks Friday Foodie Market is on while on Saturdays and Sundays, there is the The Rocks Market.
From the name, one sells food and the other doesnt. Am i right? Or do they sell almost similar things?
Ill only be in Sydney from Fri-Sun, should i go both markets?
ill be staying at Leura and its not exactly near to the rocks.
Written 7 July 2018
Also it depends if you are a foodie or not -- if you can only go for one day then go on the weekend -its worth it
Written 11 July 2018
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