雪梨岩石區市集：探索澳洲最古老的露天市集 The Rocks Market

The Rocks Market 雪梨的岩石區市集。

市集是導遊介紹，原本是沒有在行程裡，是額外追加的行程。

我想就是來到這個市集才讓我回台灣之後更下定決心後來申請澳洲打工度假的原因之一。

The Rocks Market is a popular market located in Sydney. It was not originally part of my itinerary, but our tour guide recommended it as an additional stop. It was during my visit to this market that I made the decision to apply for a working holiday in Australia, which was one of the reasons that motivated me to do so after returning to Taiwan.

The Rocks Market 是只有星期六或日才有，澳洲的市集通常都只有假日才有。

比較特別的是除了有賣一些手作的小物之外還有看到販售自己攝影作品的攝影師，而他的帳篷就像是自己的一個小小藝廊。

雖然是不大，但作品非常的厲害，能看著出來是一位非常有才華的藝術家，沒有拍下來是因為除了不打擾這位藝術家，也覺得現場看比較震撼跟感動。

One thing that made this market stand out was not just the handmade crafts being sold, but also the presence of photographers selling their own works. One particular photographer caught my eye with his tent set up like a small art gallery showcasing his stunning pieces.

Despite the limited space, his talent was evident in the quality of his work. I could tell he was a highly skilled artist. I refrained from taking any photos out of respect for the artist and also because I felt that being there in person was more powerful and moving than seeing it through a lens.

重點，每一個人都非常的友善。

完全不用怕自己英文不好，總之可以放鬆盡情地逛，每一個藝術家也很熱情的介紹。

這應該是我在心目中澳洲第一名的市集，以藝術跟當地的氛圍還有場地也很大。

這裡市集的氛圍會讓人一秒愛上，現場演奏的音樂之外，我就像活在電影裡的女主角可能會在這裡遇到豔遇，但是並沒有，也沒有發生轉角遇到愛，請各位放心。

One of the main highlights of this market was the friendly atmosphere. You didn't have to worry about your English skills because everyone was welcoming and enthusiastic to introduce their art and crafts.

For me, this market was definitely one of the best in Australia, with its focus on art, local vibes, and expansive venue. The atmosphere of the market was so captivating that I felt like I was living in a movie. The live music performances added to the charm of the market, and while I didn't have any unexpected romantic encounters like in a movie, there was no shortage of warm and friendly interactions with the locals.

（現場演奏表演）

市集人非常的多，請友人幫我拍照的時候剛好拍到這位可愛的路人，直接成為畫面中的主角。

The market was bustling with people, and when my friend took a photo of me, a cute passerby happened to be captured in the shot and became the center of attention in the frame.

我記得我站在這個攤位看很久，因為我很喜歡他畫的雪梨的不同地方的樣貌，遲遲不敢靠近很怕他一開口跟我說一堆很難的英文我可能腦袋就會空白。

I remember standing in front of this vendor's stall for a long time, admiring the different depictions of various places in Sydney in his paintings. I was hesitant to approach him, afraid that he might speak in difficult English and leave me at a loss for words.

畢竟第一次來到澳洲，心態還沒有放開對什麼事情都很怕，很怕說錯話，但後來很後悔，因為我內心也是很想一直跟他互動跟他聊天，所以後來去澳洲打工度假的時候就決定要學著自己用英文點餐或交談，雖然也是一兩個月後才敢，現在已經算是天不怕地不怕的女子了。

As a first-time visitor to Australia, I was still a bit anxious and cautious about everything, afraid of making mistakes or saying the wrong thing. However, I regretted not being more outgoing and interacting with the vendor at the market. When I later went to Australia for a working holiday, I decided to challenge myself and learn to order food or have conversations in English. It took me a couple of months to gain the confidence to speak up, but now I consider myself a fearless woman when it comes to language barriers.

藝術家非常熱情的跟我們打招呼，用很簡單的英文問我們從哪裡來，就像朋友那樣，完全沒有壓力。

The artist warmly greeted us and asked where we were from using simple English, making us feel like old friends without any pressure or stress.

我告訴他我很喜歡他的畫，可以拍照嗎？沒想到他叫我等一下，立刻衝來前面一起拍，真的是非常可愛的藝術家。

When I told him how much I loved his art and asked if I could take a picture, he asked me to wait for a moment and then quickly came over to join us in the photo. He was such an adorable artist.

最後我買了一個我最喜歡的布包，他賣的布包是可以在上面塗自己喜歡的顏色，可以直接跟他的作品互動，一個好像是30澳幣，花的非常值得。

In the end, I bought my favorite cloth bag from him. The bags he sold were designed to be painted with your favorite colors, allowing you to interact with his artwork. The price was about 30 AUD, and it was definitely worth it.

回台灣之後我常常還是會背這個藝術家的布包。

After returning to Taiwan, I often still carry this artist's cloth bag.

逛著逛著不知不覺手上也多了很多紀念品。

As I strolled around, I unknowingly accumulated a lot of souvenirs in my hands.

還有手繪的水彩插畫家，畫風很可愛，我記得她跟我們介紹了他每一個動物們的小故事，雖然我真的聽不懂，很對不起她，但她的熱情也感染到我。

There was also a hand-painted watercolor illustrator whose style was very cute. I remember she introduced to us the little stories behind each of her animals, even though I couldn't understand her very well, I felt her passion and enthusiasm.

插畫家的instagram:erlenmeyer_art

我還在這買了一個手工製作的手環，而走到這個攤位的時候已經是聚集非常多人，是一個留著鬍子看起來有年紀的老爺爺現場製作手環，老奶奶負責販賣。

I also bought a handmade bracelet at this market. When we arrived at the stall, there were already a lot of people gathered around. It was an older man with a beard who was making the bracelets on the spot, while his wife was selling them.

手環的材質應該是黃銅，我戴了非常多年只有褪色一點點，再搭配上一顆裝飾的小珠子。

做工很細，也不容易壞。一個好像是20～30澳。現場看爺爺製作感覺非常療癒，不曉得現在還在不在，很想再多買幾個。很意外的是回台灣之後竟然也有路人直接走過來問我是在哪裡購買的，可見這個爺爺真的非常厲害。

The bracelet was made of brass, and I have been wearing it for many years with only a little fading. It also has a decorative bead. The craftsmanship is very delicate and it's not easy to break. It was around 20 to 30 AUD. Watching the old man make the bracelets on the spot was very soothing, and I don't know if he's still there. I would love to buy more if I could. It was surprising that when I returned to Taiwan, some strangers walked up to me and asked where I bought it. It just shows how amazing this grandpa is.

走在這裡總是會發現一些小驚喜，例如這個被我發現的角落，牆壁上竟然是手繪的1930到現代的雪梨進化史，真的很喜歡他們非常注重藝術和自己的文化，把不起眼的一個角落佈置的這麼美，讓人一直想逛下去。

As I walked around, I always found little surprises, like this corner I discovered. On the wall was a hand-drawn evolution of Sydney from the 1930s to the present day. I really appreciated how they valued art and their own culture, making even a small corner look so beautiful and inviting that I just wanted to keep exploring.

除了這個我是真的被嚇到，突然在一個窗口看到一個殭屍坐在櫃檯，後來才知道是一個幽靈之旅的宣傳。

I was really startled by something unexpected - I saw a zombie sitting at the counter through a window. Later on, I found out that it was just a promotion for a ghost tour.

這個幽靈之旅是可以在晚上體驗岩石區(The Rocks)的一些恐怖的歷史跟參觀通常無法進入的區域。

This ghost tour is an experience where you can explore the spooky history and visit areas that are usually inaccessible at night in The Rocks area.

後來想想好像可以參加看看，但是又非常膽小的我又感到很害怕，只好下次找多人一點一起來壯膽。

接著就快速離開去別的地方了。

Afterwards, I thought about giving it a try, but my fear got the best of me. I decided to bring along some more people next time to bolster my courage. We quickly left and headed to another area.

再來是導遊推薦來這裡必吃的食物。

Next up are the must-try foods recommended by our tour guide at this place.

玉米搭配汽水的組合。

一組 5 塊澳幣，還算滿便宜的。

The recommended food here by the tour guide is the combination of corn and soda. It costs 5 Australian dollars per set, which is relatively cheap.

有點像是我們在台灣爬山，下山後都會有小貨車賣水煮玉米的口味。吃起來就是水果玉米，但是搭配上汽水有夠不搭。以我這個愛吃玉米的人來評分，玉米非常好吃很甜，汽水就是很普通的汽水，下次再來的話我應該只會單買一支玉米。

The combination of corn and soda is similar to the experience of buying boiled corn from a small truck after hiking in Taiwan. The taste of the corn is like sweet fruit corn, but it doesn't really match with the soda. As a corn lover, I would rate the corn as very delicious and sweet, but the soda is just average. If I come back next time, I would probably only buy a corn without the soda

吃的部分我們還買了很有名聽說很好吃的月亮冰Connoisseu，只能說我個人不愛。因為我覺得非常非常的甜，後來在澳洲住了兩年也很少買這個牌子。

We also bought the famous and supposedly delicious Connoisseu mooncake ice cream, but I personally didn't like it. I found it to be extremely sweet, and after living in Australia for two years, I rarely bought this brand again.

有買過比較特別的是貝禮詩奶酒冰淇淋，但好像是偶爾才會出現在超市，非常好吃，甜甜的香草還有一點點酒味，我記得那時候賣的很貴每天只敢挖一點點來吃再放回去冰箱。

One more unique ice cream that we bought was Baileys Irish Cream ice cream. However, it only appeared in supermarkets occasionally. It was very delicious with a sweet vanilla and a slight hint of alcohol. I remember it was quite expensive at the time, so I only dared to scoop a little bit each day and put it back in the fridge.

還有這個mm巧克力冰淇淋，也是超級好吃，脆皮巧克力搭上mm巧克力直接無敵，為什麼台灣沒有，保證直接吃十幾支。

反而澳洲知名品牌的冰淇淋對我來說都太甜，會鎖住喉嚨加咳嗽。

There was also this MM chocolate ice cream, which was super delicious. The crunchy chocolate shell paired with the MM chocolate was unbeatable. I wonder why it's not available in Taiwan. I could easily eat a dozen of them. On the other hand, famous ice cream brands in Australia were too sweet for me and made me cough due to a sore throat.

The Rocks Market還可以看到雪梨大橋，非常的近，走在這裡非常舒服，街道除了非常乾淨之外房子也非常的美，沒有多餘的廣告看板加上店家的招牌雖然簡單但也不會不醒目，除了賞心悅目的美還是只有美。

The Rocks Market also offers a close-up view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which is very refreshing to walk around. The streets are not only very clean, but the houses are also very beautiful. There are no unnecessary advertisements or signs, and the store signs, while simple, are still eye-catching. Besides being aesthetically pleasing, there is nothing else but beauty to admire.

經過一家烘焙坊，可愛的小櫥窗，還有最有名的肉派，不過怕肉味的人應該會不敢吃。

We passed by a cute little bakery with a lovely display window, and the most famous meat pie. However, people who are afraid of the taste of meat may not dare to try it.

走在這裡一瞬間都覺得好像回到19年代，這裡真的是必來的一個地方。絕對是會想一來再來的市集。

Walking here, I felt like I was transported back to the 1900s. This is definitely a must-visit place. It's a market that you'll want to come back to again and again.

推薦指數五顆星。

The Rocks Market

於每週末舉辦的熱鬧露天水岸市集，設有販售當地手工藝品和街頭小吃的攤位。

地址： George St, The Rocks NSW 2000 Australia

Rating: 5 stars

The Rocks Market is a bustling outdoor waterfront market held every weekend, featuring local handmade crafts and street food vendors. The location is superb, with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and charming historic buildings. The market is a must-visit destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a unique and authentic experience. Highly recommended! The address is George St, The Rocks NSW 2000 Australia.

---