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Sydney The Rocks to the Opera House | Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (Product 56078)
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  • Explore Sydney's story as you weave through The Rocks and waterfront streets with immersive audio you can replay anytime thanks to lifetime access. Unlock the tour with your ticket code before you set off, then use your phone browser to play each stop as you walk at your own pace. Cover 10 stops over a 3.7 km, 2-hour route with English audio, GPS map and walking directions, from Cadmans Cottage to Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Drop into Susannah Place, Rocks Discovery Museum or Customs House as you go, and use the Roamer iPhone app to keep listening even when offline.

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The Rocks is where Sydney began, and for most of the twentieth century the city kept trying to clear it away: plague resumptions, the Harbour Bridge, an expressway and a plan for office towers. Ten stops round Sydney Cove, from Cadmans Cottage, under the Harbour Bridge, up Observatory Hill, through the Argyle Cut and the lanes where residents and builders' labourers made their stand in October 1973, to the Opera House, which Queen Elizabeth II opened four days before police cleared their protest on Playfair Street. Your pace, your order, no group and no schedule. 10 stops, about 3.7 km on foot, 2 hours at an easy pace. The route starts at Cadmans Cottage and ends at Sydney Opera House. It is fully self-guided: no group, no guide to keep up with, and no need to arrive at a set time. Start whenever you like, pause for as long as you want, and pick it up again where you left off. Narrated stop by stop in English, in your phone's browser, with a live GPS map of the route.

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  • Self-guided audio tour, English narration10 stops, 3.7 km, 2 hoursStops including Cadmans Cottage, Harbour Bridge, Opera HouseWalking directions between all stops- Interactive GPS map with live positionBrowser-based access, no app downloadLifetime access to tour audio- Start anytime, self-paced without groupFree Roamer iPhone app for offline use
  • Live guideEntry or admission feesSmartphone and earphonesMobile data for the audioFood and drinksTransport

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Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page before you set off while you still have signal. Smartphone and earphones: Bring your own charged smartphone and earphones to hear the audio clearly. Mobile data or download: Ensure you have mobile data or download the tour in advance for uninterrupted audio. Footwear and clothing: Wear comfortable walking shoes and sun-protective clothing for this 3.7 km route. Water and sun protection: Carry water, sunscreen, and a hat, especially from October to March as shade is limited.

Terrain and steps: The route includes one climb, several sets of steps, narrow passages, and uneven paving that can be slippery when wet. Step-free access: The full route is not step-free due to stairs, steep sections, and narrow laneways.

Tour format: This is a 100% self-guided audio walk with no live guide or group component. Language: The narration and directions are provided in English only. Route length and time: You will cover about 3.7 km over 10 stops in around 2 hours at an easy pace. Route navigation: You follow walking directions and an interactive GPS map with your live position in your phone browser. App options: You can use the browser version or the free Roamer iPhone app if you prefer to walk offline. Start time: You can start the walk at any time you like since there is no set arrival time. Best time to walk: Mornings from 8:00 to 10:00 or late afternoons are quieter and offer the best light. Museum openings: Susannah Place opens Thu to Sat 10:00 to 17:00, with one-hour guided house tours by advance booking. Observatory hours: Sydney Observatory grounds and exhibition are free Thu to Sun from midday into the evening. Cadmans Cottage: Cadmans Cottage is closed for conservation, so you will listen to that stop from outside. Bridge access: To walk onto the Harbour Bridge, use the Bridge Stairs off Cumberland Street above the Argyle Cut. Rocks Discovery Museum: The Rocks Discovery Museum is free and open daily 10:00 to 17:00, except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Customs House: Customs House at Circular Quay is free to enter and has a city model under a glass floor on the ground level. Opera House shows: Sydney Opera House guided tours and special experiences are available separately by booking. Badu Gili: You can watch the free Badu Gili evening projection on the Opera House sails from the top of the Monumental Steps. Extended walk: If you wish to continue, you can follow the path around Farm Cove into the Royal Botanic Garden. Temporary works: Tank Stream repairs may close parts of First Fleet Park, so you may need to follow fencing around to the quay. Opera House events: The Opera House forecourt can be busy during festivals, so stop wherever you can safely see the sails. Crowds and traffic: Circular Quay and Circular Quay West are busy, so keep to footpaths and watch for vehicles and cyclists. Lifetime access: Your access to the tour is valid for life, so you can replay or revisit the walk whenever you like.

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