Sydney, Australia

The Rocks

The Rocks, Sydney

Sydney's oldest neighbourhood spreads across Gadigal land beside the harbour. Settled by Europeans from 1788, its sandstone laneways, convict-era cottages and historic pubs survived plague, demolition and a famous 1970s union campaign that saved them.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for The Rocks, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: -33.85985, 151.20901

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