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THE ROCKS, AUSTRALIA'S FIRST VILLAGE
Captain Cook discovered Australia in 1770. He thought he had found the perfect harbour at Botany Bay for a new settlement. When Captain Phillip arrived with the First Fleet 18 years later in 1788 he realised the land at Botany Bay was over exposed, not suitable for growing crops and there was insufficient fresh water. The harbour was too shallow. “The location was perfect for an airport”.
Captain Phillip and crew rowed up the coast and into one of the most beautiful harbours in the world, Sydney Harbour. He raised the British flag on 26th January, 1788 in First Fleet Park and claimed the land for the British Empire.
The Rocks Tours specialise in Group tours (for 16 or more people) in the birthplace of Australia. Our tours are listed on the rocks tours page of this website.
For more information about our tours email us at info@therockstours.com.au or submit the online enquiry form on the contact us page for a Group pack.
Bookings are essential, phone us on 1300 731 971, Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm.
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