Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
US Consulate-General
(
Martin Place)
Emergency
In the event of an emergency, call 000 for the police, the ambulance or the fire brigade.
Other useful contacts:
Lifeline
(
24hr)
Round-the-clock phone counselling ser-
vices, including suicide prevention.
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9.30am-12.30pm Sat; Wynyard)
Provides 24-hour emergency roadside assist-
ance, maps, travel advice, insurance and accommodation discounts. It has reciprocal ar-
rangements with similar organisations interstate and overseas (bring proof of member-
ship).
Rape Crisis Centre
(
24hr)
Offers 24hr coun-
selling.
Internet Access
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Most hotels and hostels now provide wi-fi connections, although many, especially top-
end places, charge for the service. Many larger hotels have an in-room cable connection.
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The majority of hostels and some hotels provide computers for guest use. Access may or
may not be charged.
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Many cafes and bars offer free wi-fi, particularly the big international chains (including
Starbucks and most McDonald's). Most public libraries offer it, and the Broadway Shop-
ping Centre has it in its foodcourt.
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Pay-as-you-go internet hotspots are common in busy areas.
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Because of the greater access to free connections, internet cafes are not as ubiquitous as
they once were, although you'll still find them around touristy areas such as Central sta-
tion, Kings Cross and Bondi. One reliable chain is
Global Gossip
(
1300 738 353;
