The Rocks
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The Rocks is a historical precinct between the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The classical buildings at The Rocks reflect Australian culture since the 18th century. Every weekend the famous flea market operates here, featuring arts and crafts, glass items, ornaments, souvenirs and much more. |
| Address: | Located next to the Circular Quay |
| Enquiry: | 1902-222-222 |
| Transportation: | By bus, train or ferry, get off at Circular Quay; or by foot from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, starting from North Sydney Milson's Point train station |
| Website: | http://www.therocks.com/ |
| Attraction: | The Rocks Market |
| Opens from 10am to 5pm on every Saturday and Sunday |
| Enquiry: 9240-8717 |
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Sydney Visitors Centre
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The Centre provides all sorts of Sydney information like brochures, maps and guides to visitors. Visitors can also book accommodation and tours with the Centre.
The Centre opens from 9.30am to 5.30pm daily. Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday, and closed at 4pm on New Year's Eve. |
| Address: | Corner of Argyle and Playfair Streets, The Rocks; or 33 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour |
| Enquiry: | 61-2-9240 8788 or Freecall 1800-067-676 within Australia |
| Hours: | 9.30am to 5.30pm daily. Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday, and closed at 4pm on New Year's Eve |
| Website: | http://www.sydneyvisitorcentre.com/ |
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Circular Quay
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Circular Quay is Sydney's major interchange for ferries, buses and trains. Ferries depart here to all major ferry piers in Sydney, including Manly in the north, Watson Bay in the east, and Parramatta in the west. To the right of Circular Quay is the Sydney Opera House, and to the left are The Rocks and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Street buskers perform here every weekend to add colour to the streets of Sydney. |
The Museum of Contemporary Art
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The Museum of Contemporary Art is the only museum in Australia dedicated to collecting and exhibiting the contemporary arts - all recent forms of art, from 1960s pieces to current exhibits. With over 5000 collections from Australia and around the world, exhibitions and events are organised by the museum from time to time.
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| Address: | Next to Circular Quay, at 140 George Street, The Rocks |
| Enquiry: | 61-2-9245-2400 |
| Hours: | 10.00am to 5.00pm daily, closed on Christmas Day |
| Fees: | Free except special exhibitions |
| Website: | http://www.mca.com.au/ |
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