The Rocks Audio+Puzzle Tour

Explore the history of The Rocks district with our expertly crafted audio+puzzle tour. Uncover the secrets of this historic area through the lens of British convicts, as you hear stories of colonists, convicts, soldiers, sailors, and the local larrikin gangs. 

Listen to the stories of The Rocks

Our famous audiobook-quality commentary will reveal the fascinating stories of the convicts who lived and worked here, how convicts and free citizens lived side-by-side in this historic neighbourhood, and the narrow cobblestone laneways the local residents lived and played in. 

This self-guided audio+puzzle tour of The Rocks is an entertaining and informative way to explore at your own pace. You will receive printed tour booklets and access to our mobile app, and together they will guide you to discover the hidden sights and rich history of The Rocks district.

Outdoor 'escape-room' style puzzles

As you explore, you will also solve puzzles which will encourage you to interact with your surroundings throughout The Rocks area. It might be deciphering the secret codes hidden on Australia's first hospital, uncovering concealed patterns, or figuring out the hidden messages in street numbers! 

Note that puzzles range in difficulty (just like a regular escape room), so they are suitable for both teenagers (8 and up) and adults.  

7 Tour Stops around The Rocks

1. First Fleet Park, the first town square in Australia
2. Cadmans Cottage, the oldest residential building in the Rocks
3. The Nurses Walk, the location of the first hospital in Australia
   
4. Reynolds Cottage, the second-oldest residential building in The Rocks
   
5. The Argyle Cut, built partially with convict chain-gang labour
   
6. Susannah Place, a fascinating set of terraces built in 1844
7. Playfair Street and terraces, located in the heart of The Rocks.