The Rocks Shopping Precinct

Youll find a blend of Sydneys best at The Rocks.

Traditional handicrafts with cutting edge design, a classic French patisserie, the oldest pub in the country, panoramic harbour views and narrow sandstone-paved alleys. And a wonderful way to experience this ever-evolving district is to set aside a day (or two) and go shopping!

Youll find most stores on George, Playfair and Argyle Streets, although there are plenty out-of-the-way gems. For an iconic Australian purchase try Done Art and Design, Opal Fields for Australian jewellery, or the sheepskin shops for all manner of things made from Australian wool.

The Rocks is also home to highly individual shops which defy categorisation: the Puppet shop - with marionettes and masks from all around the world, Sticky - sweets for all tastes, or the Card Framing Company, for example. The Rocks Centre offers retail therapy as does Playfair Terrace.

In addition, there over 15 galleries in The Rocks selling their wares including art from Ken Done, photographer Ken Duncan, Weiss Art, as well as the MCA Store at the Museum of Contemporary Art on George Street.

Every weekend from 10am to 5pm the all-weather The Rocks markets open up. The emphasis is on quality hand made Australian crafts, and youll find everything from jewellery to jigsaws. Be pleasurably distracted from your shopping by excellent coffee, snack stalls, or a wandering street performer.

And once the pastel hues of sunset on Sydney harbour have been replaced by the reflection of night-lights, youll know its time for dinner. But you wont have to go far - The Rocks are home to some of Sydneys finest restaurants.

Retail hours vary and the following is provided as a guide only: 10:00am to 5pm Monday to Sunday with Thursday nights til 9pm. Please note that some stores open by 9:30am.

Shopping in The Rocks
George Street, Argyle Street, Playfair Terrace and laneways around The Rocks
The Rocks, NSW 2000