Sydney’s oldest quarter reimagined with style
Harbour Rocks Hotel blends heritage character with boutique style, offering timeless charm, personalised service and unbeatable access to Sydney Harbour.
Location: Located in the heart of The Rocks, Harbour Rocks Hotel sits just a minute’s walk from Circular Quay, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Australia's famous Opera House. Set in a restored 1887 heritage building, it offers immediate access to Sydney's historic precinct’s markets, museums, galleries and ferry terminals
Rooms: The hotel has 59 rooms and suites, each retaining heritage charm with exposed brickwork, painted sandstone walls and modern furnishings. Room types range from compact Heritage Rooms to spacious Studio Suites, and the top‑floor Harbour View Suite complete with dining and lounge areas plus a rooftop terrace overlooking the harbour. They include ensuite bathrooms, reverse‑cycle air‑conditioning, LED TVs with Foxtel and on‑demand movies, mini‑bars, tea/coffee facilities, workstations, safes and eco‑friendly toiletries
Amenities: The hotel boasts free high‑speed Wi‑Fi, a 24‑hour reception, concierge, daily housekeeping and accessible rooms on the ground floor. Guests enjoy Eric’s Bar and Garden Terrace, Scarlett Restaurant and Creperie Suzette, along with in‑room dining, a small fitness centre, a library lounge and private dining/event spaces. Underground paid parking is available nearby.
Activities: Step outside to explore weekend markets in The Rocks, the nearby Royal Botanic Garden, the Museum of Contemporary Art and harbourside walking trails. The iconic BridgeClimb, guided ghost tours and ferry trips to Luna Park, Taronga Zoo or Manly are all within easy reach.
Sustainability: The hotel embraces eco‑friendly practices with LED lighting throughout, energy‑saving switches, water‑efficient showers, no single‑use plastic bottles, reusable tableware and cups. Bulk‑dispensed toiletries, comprehensive recycling and food‑waste policies support its sustainable ethos
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January
A month of extremely hot weather. Celebrate summer on Sydney’s beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tasmania is also perfect for hiking in mild weather.
February
Very hot, but lively in the southern parts of the country. Head to South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival or Western Australia for the Perth Fringe Festival. Visit Kangaroo Island for wildlife and dramatic coastlines, or dive Ningaloo Reef for manta rays. Northern end is humid and wet.
March
Things start to cool down in the Southeast: enjoy Melbourne’s food and wine scene, hike the Blue Mountains. Alternatively, head north to spot wildlife in Kakadu as the Wet Season eases.
April
Visit Uluru for clear desert skies, explore Margaret River’s wineries, or catch whale sharks at Ningaloo. Tasmania’s wilderness is beautiful in autumn colours.
May
Ideal for the Red Centre and Top End: cooler and drier. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield. Southern states are great for city breaks in Sydney or Melbourne.
June
Ski season starts in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland offers sunny escapes, from the Whitsundays to the Daintree. Western Australia’s Kimberley region is at its best.
July
Perfect time for whale watching along the east coast. Explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or cruise the Kimberley’s remote gorges and waterfalls.
August
Northern Australia is dry and sunny: visit Darwin’s Mindil Markets, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land. Enjoy stargazing at Uluru or explore the Great Barrier Reef islands.
September
Spring blooms in Western Australia’s wildflower regions. Visit Perth, Rottnest Island, or Margaret River. Sydney warms up, perfect for harbour cruises and coastal walks
October
Great time for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and whale watching. Visit Tasmania’s wilderness, or explore Melbourne and the nearby Yarra Valley wineries.
November
Early summer brings perfect conditions for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Great Ocean Road or enjoy wine regions like Barossa Valley.
December
Celebrate Christmas on the beach in Sydney, Perth, or Adelaide. Watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Catch the Ashes cricket tournament in either Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Sydney. Tasmania offers hiking, while tropical Queensland is lush and vibrant.
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