The Rocks Markets

Overview

The Rocks is a historic Sydney precinct, home to some of the best bars, oldest heritage buildings, cutest boutique shopfronts and now, a recently-refreshed weekend activity. You might be familiar with it: The Rocks Markets, a local cornerstone that brings together artisanal goods and their makers onto a bustling street for wanderers to delight in en masse.

If you've ever been part of that crowd or aspire to be soon, you'll be excited to hear that the market has recently had a facelift and is coming back strong to invite your patronage and delight your senses. Head on down to the harbourside spot for the opening weekend on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 — or any Saturday and Sunday after that.

What to expect? You can look forward to fruit-topped baked pastries; fresh, cheesy woodfired pizza; European bites aplenty — like paella, pastel de nata (from Tuga Pastries, pictured above) and lokma — and desserts galore. There's something for everyone on the drinks front; think coffee, juice, kombucha, lemonade and everything in between. Beyond the flavour, you can peruse the works of local artists and photographers, inject style to your life with eclectic homewares and shop around for a standout new 'fit for the coming season.

Should you need a break from browsing, find a spot on the supplied picnic rugs in the shade of the Harbour Bridge and soak up the rotating roster of live music (all up-and-coming local artists, of course). And for something enriching, head to one of the ever-changing 'how to' workshops, which will have you learning from market stallholders in interactive sessions. The launch weekend includes sessions with Leather Trading Co, Emilio Frank Design, Jonima Flowers and Store Tresor. And as if you weren't spoiled for choice already, Sunday visitors will also see free yoga classes available in Dawes Point Park at 9.30am.

The Rocks Markets relaunch on the weekend of Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16. Then, will run every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. For more information on the vendors, visit the website.