City East

Kings Cross is frequented by drug-users, sex-workers and drinkers, all of whom influence the general vibe of the locale. The area is lively, well lit and always full of travellers and residents going about their business all days and nights of the week. Most people there don't have a problem. Ignore the touts, and stay out of fights. Be careful in the less well-lit laneways and alleys as, although they are rare, muggings and violence do occur. The area is popular with large groups of men, and sexist leers and remarks are not uncommon.

Be a little careful on Friday and Saturday nights along Oxford Street, particularly the stretch from arond Taylor Square to Liverpool St/College St. There are a lot of late-night venues here and the area is very popular for bucks' parties and the like. If you keep to yourself and avoid large groups of males, it's very unlikely that you'll find trouble.

Surry Hills gets its share of drunks as well at night, so be aware of alcohol-fueled violence. During the day it is a has a light, residential feel, and you should have no problems. At night there are quiet laneways, and overall the area is quiet. Stay on main roads and visible.

Problems are unusual at Moore Park. Sporting events and concerts in Sydney tend to be convivial, with any rivalries limited purely to banter.

Call 000 for immediate emergency services assistance, 131444 for NSW Police Service, non-emergencies.

NSW Health Department. Please see Eastern suburbs article for more detail including Royal Hospital for Women, Randwich for maternity care

Darlinghurst Medical Centre

24 hour medical clinic just a few minutes walk south of Kings Cross down Darlinghurst Rd. General practitioners, minor accident/emergency treatment and other services. No appointments.

NSW Health Department.

For a serious medical emergency you should call 000 from any phone for immediate attention of the emergency services.

Created to build a strong body and nervous system, classes are conducted in a room heated to 38 Deg C

Surry Hills and Paddington have many yoga centres and training facilities.

Vinyasa Yoga integrates yoga postures and breath to effect your body, mind and spirit.