Self-Guided Walking Tour in Hidden Trails of The Rocks of Sydney
Description
Play our interactive discovery game and solve puzzles in Sydney's Rocks precinct. The start point is conveniently located a few minutes walk from the cruise ship terminal at Circular Quay. You will be given cryptic clue riddles to solve and answer on your phone. These guide you from one hidden spot to the next, and reveal the route you will follow as you explore this iconic part of Sydney. This self-guided experience can be enjoyed by yourself, or with a small group of friends (1-5 players). We will send you a link to a website to play the game on any mobile device (e.g. iPhone, Android). No app download is required — it is entirely web-based and user-friendly. This tour was the winner of Transport for NSW's City Innovation Challenge in 2021.
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You'll see the Sydney Harbour Bridge (known as "the coat hanger" by locals) throughout your self-guided tour, and will get up close by walking underneath it!
You'll see the western side of Sydney Harbour and be able to dip your toes in the water at a public swimming area.
You'll get several glimpses of the Opera House on your self-guided walk, with some photo opportunities from various vantage points as you explore The Rocks.
The Sydney Observatory features in one of our riddles (we can't reveal more!) and you'll get to pass by it as we reveal some fantastic views.
Solve fun riddles as you explore and learn the history of The Rocks. You'll pass by many shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, and historical sights. You can stop at any time to take a closer look at anything nearby.
Explore Sydney's newest public parklands and public spaces at Barangaroo.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
I was worried about this as I am not good at directions or trivia...But, this was AWESOME! The instructions were very clear & between each question we learned about the history of the places we visited! It also points out restaurants and restrooms along the way. There were so many places I was hoping to visit & this walking tour took us to all of them! You are able to pause the walk at any time & it saves your progress so that you can go eat, use the restroom, or save the rest of the walk for another day. I will say, we are older & our feet & hips were hurting by the end of the walk, but we both were having so much fun, we didn't mind! Note to Walking Tour Creators: directions were great with only one exception: the 'blue' metal art is brown in the Towns Place Wharf
Amazing to hear your review Rae! Glad you enjoyed and took in our favorite sights & treasures. Thanks for the tip on the color of the art - I just walked around the city myself and there is so much construction at the moment as well!
