Dial 000 for an ambulance, the fire department, or the police. Dental Emergency Information Service provides names and numbers for nearby dentists. It's available only after 7 PM daily. Royal North Shore Hospital is 7 km (4½ mi) northwest of the city center. St. Vincent's Public Hospital is 2½ km (1½ mi) east of the city center.

Your best bets for a late-night pharmacy are the Kings Cross and Oxford Street (Darlinghurst) areas, or ask reception for information if staying in a major hotel in the city. Since Sydney's overnight pharmacies work on a rotating basis, call the Pharmacy Guild for 24-hour advice and referrals to the nearest open outlet.

Dentist

Dental Emergency (02/9211-2224).

Hospitals

Royal North Shore Hospital (Pacific Hwy., St. Leonards. 02/9926-7111). St. Vincent's Public Hospital (Victoria and Burton Sts., Darlinghurst. 02/8382-1111).

Pharmacies

Pharmacy Guild (02/9966-8377).

Police

Bondi Beach (77 Gould St., Bondi Beach. 02/9365-9699). City Central (192 Day St., Darlinghurst. 02/9265-6499). Kings Cross (1-15 Elizabeth Bay Rd., Kings Cross. 02/8356-0099). Manly (3 Belgrave St., Manly. 02/9977-9499). The Rocks (132 George St., The Rocks. 02/8220-6399).