Event End Date: September 30, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Cost: Adult: $49, Concession: $44
Website: journeywalks.com
Location Map:
Location: 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Dates: Every day, 10:30am to 1pm
Wednesday 21 May to Tuesday 30 September
Wednesday 21 May from 10:30am to 1pm
Saturday 24 May from 10:30am to 1pm
Friday 6 June from 10:30am to 1pm
Saturday 28 June from 10:30am to 1pm
Wednesday 2 July from 10:30am to 1pm
Sunday 6 July from 10:30am to 1pm
Friday 5 September from 10:30am to 1pm
Cost: Adult: $49, Concession: $44 – Book tickets
Expect: fascinating history, delivered with energy and insight as we uncover the scallywag stories of convicts, colonists, soldiers, sailors, larrikins, legends, rum and rebellions.
Once upon a time (not so long ago), a bizarre colonial experiment took place on the rocky shores of Sydney’s ancient Indigenous harbour. Thousands of miles from home, England’s banished thieves were locked in a prison with ocean walls; forced to find food and cut through stone.
Defying the odds, their shanty camp survived and grew – clutching to life on the banks of a freshwater stream. Gardens were grown, goods were traded & rum soon ranked as both currency & cure.
As centuries changed, The Rocks was carved into cottages and corridors. Scallywags sailed into shore. Larrikins lurked in the laneways & many a clever convict swapped their chains for riches.
Journey Walks invites you to share a part in this remarkable story. This tour will keep your ears pricked, your eyes open and your passion for the past brought to life.
Tour details:
2.5hr walking tour
Led by a Sydney Historian
Small groups up to 15 people
This tour moves at an easy-going pace
Visiting approximately 20 historic stops
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age
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