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Newtown, Sydney

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From Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport.

lCatch the Airport Flyer train to Central Station. A one-way ticket to Newtown from the airport will set you back $AUD16.70 per person; change at Central Station to platform #19 for the Newtown train service which runs once every 20 minutes (3 stops from Central). On exiting the station turn right and walk along King Street until you reach Brown Street (7Eleven on the corner). Directly opposite is Egan Street. Summer House is just 50 metres up Egan Street.

If there are two or more of you travelling, take a taxi to the corner of Egan and King Street, we’re only 50 metres up the road from King Street and a taxi will be an easier and cheaper option ($25-35 depending on traffic).


What’s Near Summer House Newtown

Summer House is perfectly located in the centre of Newtown, Sydney’s throbbing, bohemian heartland of the inner-city. Located just south of Central Station and home to Sydney University, UTS and various other colleges, venues and galleries, Newtown is where you’ll find the greatest collection of students, musicians and artists in Australia. TNT magazine says: ‘Newtown is so alive, it’s addictive!’

With public transport options such as buses and trains at our doorstep, you’re only moments away from places like Bondi, Sydney Harbour, Central and North Sydney. There are a plethora of restaurants, bars and cafes a short stroll from the property, not to mention gardens, book shops, record stores and funky boutique clothing outlets.