WALKING TOUR APP HELPS VISITORS STEP BACK IN TIME

A self-guided walking tour app that guides people through The Rocks in Sydney has been launched by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA). Visitors will be able to step back in time and enjoy the stories of the people that shaped the waterfront’s early development.

Launching the app, SHFA CEO Catherine Gallagher said the tour provided a wonderful insight into the early days of European settlement around Sydney Cove.

“The Rocks is a special place like no other in the world,” Ms Gallagher said. “This new interactive walking experience allows people to enjoy the rich history of Sydney’s waterfront at their own pace. It is a spectacular way to enjoy these stories and showcase the unique attributes of The Rocks to the 14 million visitors here every year.”

Using GPS technology, the app alerts the user to nine stops and 18 stories along the way. The stories are available in audio or text. It also automatically displays historical images and photographs on the walker’s device to give a sense of what the area once looked like.

Walking The Rocks is available for free from the  App Store or Google Play.