THE ROCKS AROMA FESTIVAL

Mark your diary for a day of indulgence in heavenly treats at The Rocks Aroma Festival – for lovers of coffee, fine chocolate, tea and spice – with atmospheric live entertainment throughout the day from 10am to 5pm. Make your first stop the coffee roasters at First Fleet Park or George Street, where you can pick up a freshly brewed cup of coffee for just $1.

Take your pick of coffee from boutique roasters or the larger coffee houses, or enjoy comparing the different roasts as you wander through Sydney’s heritage quarter. Coffee in hand, stroll on to the Lifestyle Forecourt near the Overseas Passenger Terminal to enjoy live music entertainment or pick up some tips and ideas on cooking with spices and chilli at the free cooking demonstrations.

While there, don’t miss the opportunity to enter the draw to win a Ford Focus car! Visitors with a penchant for sweet treats should head straight to Circular Quay West. Leading chocolatiers will be offering a vast array delicious goodies including fine chocolate, handmade gourmet fudge, pistachio and cherry nougat, rocky road, cupcakes, hand-made cookies, pure honey and freshly toasted macadamia nuts.

The health-conscious can cleanse their palates with an organic green masala spice chai tea at the Tea House at Campbells Cove – or choose their favourite from a wide selection of black, green and exotic teas. Dip into an aromatic haven at the spice stalls at the northern end of George Street.

Inside the Spice Bazaar you can choose from an assortment of winter warmer spices to enhance your cooking this winter or rest a while Middle-Eastern style on huge comfy, cushions and enjoy the belly-dancers and music entertainment. The Rocks Aroma Festival is presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. For more information visit www.therocks.com