Surry hills

So my incredible adventure with Contiki Storytellers had come to an end, but my adventure in Australia wasn't quite over yet. I had 5 extra days to play

Breathe Architecture create a 'restorative fortress' home for two introverts in Surry Hills, Sydney.

josephine hurley architecture was given the brief to breathe new life into the 300-square-meter space as a private residence that spans two levels.

Elizabeth Farrelly explores the reasons why the once reeking slum of inner-Sydney Surry Hills is now seen as a blueprint for the future in tackling the housing crisis.

Sold: $4,000,000. 524 Bourke Street, Surry Hills 2010. 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 car space. A home of true significance, this beauty is set in one of Surry Hills' most famous and tightly held rows. One of the largest terraces in the area, located in the 'Paris end of Surry Hills', expect renovated interiors, private gardens & separate living spaces.

A boutique Surry Hills hotel located in the former headquarters of Paramount Picture Studios. To be a guest is to be a friend.

A quick guide to the best spots for the solo traveller in Surry Hills, Australia

Creative, fashionable and delicious, Surry Hills is an urban playground in inner Sydney. Find funky boutiques, art galleries, lively pubs and top restaurants.

Check out these 17 free things to do in Sydney so that you leave without breaking the bank, but still get to see the best of what Sydney has to offer.