The Rocks - Historic and contemporary

A short walk from Circular Quay, within the aura of the Harbour Bridge, is The Rocks, site of the first European settlement in Australia.
In 1788 convicts from the First Fleet clered the area that gained the name " The Rocks" because of its sandstone outcrops.
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The Bounty that starred Mel Gibson, Sydney's HMAV Bounty - 1789 The vessel is 42 metres long and weighs 400 tonnes.


Supporting Local History
The Duke Kahanamoku Statue & Commemoration Park, located in the grounds of the Club's eastern carpark, is dedicated to our community's great srrfling culture.
The installation of additional mosaics (dedicated to past surfing champions) and further landscaping of the area has been conducted throughout the year to enhance the beauty and historical value of this site.
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