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	Sydney Rocks
		The Sydney Rocks, or simply "The Rocks" is an historic area of Sydney dating from the earliest European settlement in Australia in 1788.
		It lies to the west of Sydney Cove on the southern side of Sydney Harbour[?] (Port Jackson).
		The area was saved from development in the 1970s by a campaign of Green Bans[?] conducted by the builders' labourers' union movement lead at the time by Jack Mundy[?].
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/sy/Sydney_Rocks.html (78 words)

	Sydney, The Rocks. Australia
		The Rocks is a quaint, charming area nestling on Sydney Harbour by the south pylon of the Harbour Bridge (see The Rocks Map) and is one of our personal favourites.
		The heritage of the Rocks is immediately evident and strict control on new development has ensured that the modern architecture skilfully blends in with the old.
		The Rocks is a contrast to the strikingly modern Darling Harbour which is either a 20-30 minutes stroll or a pleasant ferry ride away.
	www.auinfo.com /sydney_australia_the_rocks.htm (773 words)

	The Rocks Discovery Museum - FAQS
		The Rocks Pub Tour is a great way for adults to hear tales of the early days whilst exploring some of Sydney's favourite watering holes.
		Sydney Learning Adventures runs a diverse range of programmes for primary and secondary school students as well as school holiday activities that bring the history and stories of The Rocks to life.
		The Rocks Discovery Museum is an initiative of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (www.shfa.nsw.gov.au).
	www.rocksdiscoverymuseum.com /faqs.cfm (684 words)

	SYDNEY - BACKPACKERS GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The city of Sydney, one of the most visually spectacular cities in the world, is set on a magnificent natural harbour with two of world's most striking structures on the edge of the city centre.
		A large portion of Sydney's residents were born overseas and immigrated giving the city a multicultural mix manifesting itself in a rich diversity of restaurant cuisines.
		Manly is a pleasnt suburb on the north shore near the entrance to to the harbour.
	www.geocities.com /austtravel/nsw/sydney.html (4281 words)

	The Rocks Region - Sydney, Australia Travel information - Sydney Visitors Bureau
		Sydney was first settled by the British as a penal colony on January 26 1788 when 400 settlers and 750 convicts arrived on the First Fleet of 11 ships.
		The Rocks has the biggest concentration of historic buildings in Sydney.
		The Rocks area, which almost fell victim to a massive modern high-rise redevelopment plan in the 1960s, is now controlled by a quasi-government authority which manages the area in order to preserve its historic character.
	www.sydney.visitorsbureau.com.au /page2-01.html (819 words)

	Sydney travel guide - Wikitravel
		Sydney [1] is the capital city of the south-eastern Australian state of New South Wales, situated on Port Jackson, which is more commonly known as "Sydney Harbour".
		Sydney has a worldwide reputation for being one the most beautiful of all cities, brimming with historical associations and remaining vastly globally influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, cuisine and design.
		Sydney is the oldest European settlement in Australia, having been founded as a British penal colony on 26 January 1788 (now celebrated as Australia Day, the national public holiday, with major festivities around the city and the Harbour).
	wikitravel.org /en/Sydney (8027 words)

	The Rocks Sydney Australia - sydney.com.au
		Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and on the western shores of Sydney Cove, The Rocks is the foundation place of Sydney and Australia, and of enormous historical signifiance.
		Sydney's town planners have put in place a sensitive conservation program that has preserved the heritage and character of The Rocks and brought about an interesting fusion of modern amenities in an old and valued setting.
		Within The Rocks district the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Merchants House, Susannahs Place, Discovery Museum and Cadman's Cottage (at 110 George Street), which was built in 1816 as barracks for the crew of the governor's boats and is Sydney's oldest surviving dwelling.
	www.sydney.com.au /rocks.htm (564 words)

	The secret life of Sydney's rocks - smh.com.au
		For the first time scientists are beginning to understand the ecology of one of Sydney's most dominant geographic features - the great lumps of eroded, golden yellow rock that are found almost everywhere in and around the city.
		These small pieces of rock make permanent life possible but they are also the most sought after by collectors seeking bush rock for their gardens.
		The flat rock spider is the most common predator - an incredibly flat, large spider that whizzes around at high speed when its rock is disturbed.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2002/10/24/1034561554648.html (477 words)

	The Story of The Rocks
		Sydney's humble beginnings were that of a penal colony, inhabited by 1,300 disoriented convict rabble, military and their families and the indispensable government officials.
		The Rocks colourful history continued by becoming a lively part of town catering to the sailors of the world who manned those early tall masted ships full of cargo, sometimes human, to this isolated land.
		The ambience of The Rocks is enhanced by the preservation of the historic buildings and streets of nineteenth century Sydney.
	www.rockswalkingtours.com.au /therocks.html (240 words)

	Sydney Sightseeing - Discover Sydney
		A LEISURELY drive from the Sydney city centre brings you to Captain Cook's landing place in 1770 in Botany Bay National Park, a significant part of Australia's early history.
		Not only is Botany Bay National Park a historical site, it is also a place for waterside leisure and, during the whale migration season, a vantage point for whale watching.
		Sydney is in a world of its own with its cosmopolitan cuisine.
	writeaway.net /sydneyscene/discover.htm (460 words)

	Cosmo.com- Sydney Sights
		SIGHTSEEING IN The Rocks is one of the most-visited parts of Sydney.
		The Rocks is the oldest area of Sydney and has recently undergone an amazing metamorphosis, the old district being transformed into a vibrant pocket of cafes and restaurants and interesting tourist shops and stalls.
		The Rocks is Sydney's oldest preserved colonial district so the main emphasis is on the historical importance of the area.
	www.cosmo.com /sydneysights.html (515 words)

	ASIANOW - Sydney rocks with music and light - December 31, 1999
		SYDNEY, Australia (CNN) -- A million people, 5,000 boats and 20 tons of fireworks set off in a dramatic 24-minute display helped Sydney welcome the Year 2000 in grand style.
		Sydney, Australia's harbor explodes into lights at the clock hits midnight.
		Back in Sydney, the millennial fireworks display ended with the word "eternity" lit beneath the arch of the Harbor Bridge.
	edition.cnn.com /1999/ASIANOW/australasia/12/31/sydney2000/index.html (460 words)

	The Rocks, Sydney
		The name of the Rocks no doubt comes from the rocky coast on the west side of Sydney Cove, where the first tents for the convicts were pitched.
		The existence of this lively assemblage of shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs and the preservation of more than a hundred of Sydney's oldest buildings are due to the efforts of the action groups of the 1960s and 1970s, when the government planned to demolish the Rocks and build high-rise blocks on the site.
		Iron balconies in the Rocks district of Sydney were once the ballast brought out from England.
	www.planetware.com /sydney/the-rocks-aus-nsw-sr.htm (314 words)

	Sydney/The Rocks - Wikitravel
		The Rocks is an historical precinct of central Sydney, capital of the Australian state of New South Wales.
		Although strictly speaking an integral part of central Sydney, the Rocks is sufficiently different in character and atmosphere from the commercial and retail heart of town, with an abundance of local attractions, to warrant its own article.
		Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge - for those who are good with heights and enjoy an unrivalled view of the harbour, a company called BridgeClimb [8] organises excursions to the top of the coathanger....
	wikitravel.org /en/Sydney/The_Rocks (989 words)

	Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority - For Visitors
		Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is responsible for Sydneyâs most historically and culturally significant waterfront locations.
		The Rocks Discovery Museum tells the story of The Rocks from pre-European days to the present.
		Home to a unique collection of images and archaeological artefacts found in The Rocks, the exhibits are highly interactive; using touch screens, audio and visual elements to bring the history of the area alive.
	www.shfa.nsw.gov.au /sydney-For_Visitors.htm (241 words)

	The Rocks & Circular Quay
		Sydney Harbour and Islands All kinds of water craft jostle for a piece of the world's best harbour.
		Sydney Olympic Park Home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, major social and sporting venue.
		Bursting with a colourful history dating back to convict days, The Rocks is a maze of sandstone lanes, cul-de-sacs and courtyards, jam-packed with shops, warehouses and terraces that were built in the early 19th century.
	seesydney.com.au /Destination.aspx?DProductID=9017192 (552 words)

	Sydney Hotels: Swissotel Sydney Hotel Official Site, Luxury Sydney Hotel
		Swissôtel Sydney boasts a vibrant inner city location, offering relaxed and luxurious surroundings right at the doorstep of some of the best dining, shopping, entertainment and landmarks Sydney has to offer.
		The Sydney Harbour Bridge, the historic Rocks, the Sydney Opera House and the beautiful Botanic Gardens are all within easy reach of the hotel.
		Modern Australian cuisine is served at the Swissotel Sydney's restaurant JPB, complemented by a fine wine from the restaurant's extensive wine cellar.
	sydney.swissotel.com (313 words)

	The Rocks Self-Guided Tour heritage Walk - sydney.com.au
		The Rocks was originally known as a brothels district and this building was set up to provide board and lodgings for sailors, rather than have them go to the brothels.
		One of Sydney's greatest engineering feats, the Argyle Cut involved slicing through the sandstone ridge of The Rocks to connect Darling Harbour and Millers Point with Sydney Cove.
		One of the oldest surviving buildings in Australia, it was built as a barracks to accommodate the coxswain and crew of the Governor's boats.
	www.sydney.com.au /heritage.htm (751 words)

	The Rocks Sydney
		Much of the settlement was established on the Western shore of Sydney Cove, a hillside characterised by its prominent outcrops of sandstone.
		Above all, it is one of Sydney’s foremost attractions - a centre of history and entertainment.
		The Sydney Opera House is but a short walk to the other side of Circular Quay at Bennelong Point.
	www.sydney-australia.biz /rocks (476 words)

	Sydney hotels : Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney (The), Sydney, Australia. Hotel description, reviews, deals from ...
		Situated in the heart of the Rocks precinct, the Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney is filled with history, character and charm.
		The Harbour Rocks is Hotel that we have stayed in a few times and what we like about this Hotel is the decor and the atmosphere.
		It is central for the Rocks and the rooms are well presented.
	www.asiahotels.com /hotelinfo/Harbour_Rocks_Hotel_Sydney_The (527 words)

	Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney (The) - Sydney - Sydney.CheckInToday.WS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In the heart of lively Sydney lies the Harbour Rocks Hotel, an intimate four-star, 55-room boutique style property steeped in the atmosphere and history of the Rocks precinct.
		This heritage-listed building offers a fascinating glimpse into Sydney's past and with everything at your doorstep it is a unique base from which to explore the city today.
		Located in The Rocks historic area, the Harbour Rocks Hotel is within close walking distance to the city's major tourist attractions, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay, CBD, bars, restaurants and nightlife.
	sydney.checkintoday.ws /hotel-info.100.htm (413 words)

	Sydney, The Rocks, early Sydney, First Fleet - Aussie-Info.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The best way to explore The Rocks is on foot, as you wander the many lanes and old courtyards.
		ARGYLE CUT: connects Sydney Cove with Millers Point, started in 1843 by convicts with hammers and chisels, completed in 1867 with the help of explosives.
		Built in 1816 for the superintendent for government boats, it is the oldest surviving residence in The Rocks.
	www.aussie-info.com /places/nsw/sydney/rocks.php (326 words)

	Hotels in Sydney Rocks District
		Location The hotel is situated in The Rocks, Sydney's historical district alongside the major tourist attractions such as the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
		With the fantastic Sydney Bridge backdrop and sweeping views of the Harbour and Walsh Bay, staying at Sebel Pier One Sydney, the city's first over-water hotel, gives you stylish living in the heart of the vibrant metropolis.
		Superbly located in the famous Rocks area of Sydney, Rendezvous Stafford Hotel is the ideal place for the discerning corporate or leisure traveller to relax in style and comfort.
	www.bcl.com.au /sydney/sydneyrockshotels.htm (509 words)

	Hotels Sydney - The Rocks & Circular Quay, Australia - Accommodation Bookings in Sydney, Travel Online
		Located in the historic rocks area, Harbour Rocks Hotel is within close walking distance to the city's major tourist attractions, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, the CBD, and many of Sydney's restaurants and bars.
		Considered Sydney's best hotel, the Park Hyatt is a modern 4-storey full-service hotel perfectly located on the water in The Rocks area.
		Located in Sydney’s CBD near the historic Rocks area, Quay West Suites is an all-suite hotel with one and two bedroom suites.
	www.sydney.visitorsbureau.com.au /page3-01.html (622 words)

	hotels.com-Hoteles cerca de The Rocks,Hoteles próximos de The Rocks,Alojamientos cerca de The Rocks
		Hotel cerca de The Rocks The Rendezvous Stafford Hotel Sydney is a collection of spacious hotel rooms, that have been restored and internally renovated to a boutique hotel......
		Hotel cerca de The Rocks The Observatory Hotel - an Orient-Express Hotel is located in the historical "Rocks" district of the city, and close to the vibrant new entertainment......
		The waterfront Quay Grand Suites in Sydney, Australia is positioned near the Sydney Opera House and is adjacent to the Royal Botanic......
	espana.hotels.com /hotel-australia/hotel-sydney/the-rocks-hotel-sydney (925 words)

	Sydney Harbour Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sydney Harbour from the air, showing the Opera House, the CBD, Darling Harbour, the Bridge, the Parramatta River, North Sydney and in the foreground, Kirribilli.
		The highlight was the biggest parade of sail ever held in Sydney, with square-riggers from all over the world, surrounded by hundreds of smaller craft of every description, passing majestically under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
		During the millennium celebrations in 2000, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was lit up with the word "Eternity", as a tribute to the legacy of Arthur Stace a Sydney artist who for many years inscribed that word on pavements in chalk in beautiful Copperplate writing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sydney_Harbour_Bridge (4537 words)

	George Street, Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It begins in the north end of Sydney, The Rocks, near the Sydney Harbour Bridge and extends to the south end of Sydney, near Central Station and Ultimo, where it leads into Railway Square.
		A track leading from the convicts' encampment in the area of The Rocks, past the marine barracks and alongside the banks of a stream to a brick pit, located near to the present location of Central Station.
		The Rocks - At the northern end of George Street is The Rocks, the place where British settlement in Australia began in 1788.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_Street,_Sydney (668 words)

	Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority - The Rocks Dig Site
		Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is committed to the best historic conservation and contemporary urban architecture for this important site.
		Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is managing the project for the NSW Government.
		Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority Scheme prepared under the former Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority Act 1968, operates under the saving provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
	www.shfa.nsw.gov.au /dyncontent.cfm?MenuID=343 (842 words)

	The Rocks, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Rocks is an inner-city suburb, tourist precinct and historic area of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
		It is located on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour, immediately north-west of the Sydney central business district and is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney.
		The Rocks area borders on the Bradfield Highway, leading to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with the suburbs of Dawes Point and Millers Point, to the west.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Rocks,_New_South_Wales (814 words)

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