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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Sydney
- The Rocks
The Rocks
The best place to start exploring Australia's oldest city is at
The Rocks, a restored 19th-century village at the southern end of
the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was the site of Australia's first
European settlement in 1788, and is therefore considered to be the
birthplace of the nation of Australia. The area features cobbled
streets and squares, gas lamps, craft shops and small restaurants.
Here too are several historic buildings, including one of the
city's oldest, Cadman's Cottage, built in 1816, and two of Sydney's
oldest pubs, the Lord Nelson and the Hero of Waterloo. It is
recommended that visitors seek information and a map from The Rocks
Visitor's Centre (in George Street) in order to make the most of
the neighbourhood and its many attractions, which include museums,
view sites, markets, monuments and buildings. From The Rocks it is
also possible to access the Pylon Lookout on the famous Sydney
Harbour Bridge for an amazing view of the harbour and beyond.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.