Blog Free wireless in Sydney
August 18th, 2006Why is it that a country that boasts the highest amount of technology bought per capita has very few internet cafe’s offering wireless? Why is it that even the funkiest Sydney cafe owner glazes over when you ask about wireless internet access? Happily though, things are changing and i am asking every one of you dear blog readers to demand wireless at your fave cafe and make our city a truly switched on place to live.
So to carry on the cause, and to further kirsten’s melbourne list of free wireless cafe’s, excluding of course, the Gloria Jeans cafe’s whom we ban because they are owned by Hillsong “evil clown and rabid ignoramus” church (not really a church, just a tax exemption) and they also charge you in some areas….bREATH…i have compiled a list of free wireless cafe’s in Sydney. Please feel free to add, update or heckle.
THE ROCKS
The Rocks Hotspot - for 30 minute blocks you can surf the web and check your mail while chilling out in Sydney’s heritage quarter. For more info go here or for technical difficulties call (02)90176399
Brew Cafe - 121 Harrington St - The Rocks
(Atomic Wireless is free if you buy a coffee)
no longer available.
MANLY
Chocolate by the Bald Man, in Manly wharf,
(The signal was low but useable. And the chocolate and Manly are a big plus)
Atlantis Internet Cafe, Shop 20, 74-78 The Corso, Manly NSW 2095
CBD
“Wagamama”, 38 Bridge Street, Sydney Phone: 02 9252 8696
(Ask waiter/waitress for username/password, valid for 4 hrs with purchase)
CHIPPENDALE
“Thurles Castle Cafe”, 196-200 Cleveland Street, Chippendale NSW 2008 Phone: 02 9319 0954
(A PUBNET project)
DARLINGHURST
“Odyssey Lounge”, 191 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010 Phone: 02 9360 3388
(A PUBNET project)
DARLINGTON
“The Royal Hotel”, 370 Abercrombie Street, Darlington NSW 2008 Phone: 0296988557 www.royal.com.au
(A PUBNET project)
PADDINGTON
“The Elephant & Wheel Barrow”, 384 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW 2021 Phone: 02 9360 9668 www.elephantandwheelbarrow.com.au
(A PUBNET project)
PYRMONT
“The Point Hotel”, 59 Harris Street, PYRMONT NSW 2009 Phone: 02 9660 1908 www.thepointhotel.com.au
(A PUBNET project)
REDFERN
“Buzz for Hair”, 112 George St, Redfern, NSW 2016 Phone: 02 9699 2018
(A PUBNET project)
“Sydney Kings Bar/Sky Bar”, Cnr George St & Redfern St, Redfern, NSW 2016 Phone: 02 9690 0610 www.sydneykingsbar.com.au
(A PUBNET project)
UPDATE: Its a real shame that publicnet has disappeared off the radar. In fact the situation hasn’t really got much better in Sydney at all since I wrote this post. However there is hope on the horizon. The NSW Govt announced that by 2008 the CBD would have free wireless available see SMH article. But Sydney cafe owners are still reluctant to join the wireless revolution. I have been making a point of asking in all cafe’s i frequent about there reasons for not offering wireless to their customers. Their reluctance comes mostly from ignorance, with statements like “it would change the mood of my cafe”, “people would stay too long and not buy anything” and “it costs too much”. Its really just a lack of imagination that stops cafe owners from opting in. In fact unless I am wrong, not one cafe in the whole of Newtown offers wireless to their customers. Its really quite embarassing, for anyone who has been to Europe or America, even Melbourne, we are really behind the eight-ball.
NEWTOWN
Azzara - 6 King St, Newtown 2042
The site of the old Green Iguana cafe is now Cafe Azzara, offering free WIRELESS internet to their customers.
Nice people, good coffee! Finally we are seeing some wireless action in Newtown 
CITY
Cupcake Cafe - 2-4 College St. - (02) 9360 1684 - Sydney
Outside The Ivy Cafe, The Glasshouse - Pitt St - Sydney
Radisson Hotel & Suites Sydney - 72 Liverpool St, Sydney,
SURRY HILLS
Cafe Mint, 579 Crown St - Surry Hills
PARRAMATTA
Mars Hill Cafe - 331 Church St Parramatta
BLUE MOUNTAINS
Aloft Guesthouse, 308 Katoomba Street Katoomba
Jamison House & Rooster Restaurant, 48 Merriwa Street Katoomba
Melba House, 98 Waratah Street, Katoomba
Shelton-Lea Bed & Breakfast, 159 Lurline Street, Katoomba
KubbaRoonga Spa Cottages, 2 St. Elmo Avenue Blackheath
Windradyne Bed & Breakfast, 6 Cliff Drive Katoomba
The Chalet, 48 Portland Road Medlow Bath
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TRAVELLING ABROAD
International airports
Many Airport authorities are adding Free Wi-Fi high speed internet access as an amenity for travelers. Some offer access in the entire airport while others may limit access to specified terminal or waiting areas. In addition, many airline club lounges may have their own free access available.
September 6th, 2006 at 9:34 pm
what about Albion St?
October 1st, 2006 at 5:09 pm
Get this on your mac - not quite as handy as a wifi detector keyring - but the good thing about this is that it will give you a quick overview of the number of open and closed networks in range.
http://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutwifi/index.html
January 18th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
I’m just visiting Sydney for half a month, but am happy to have found free wireless at ElectricBean in North Sydney at 90 Mount Street (lower ground).
January 22nd, 2007 at 1:27 pm
wow and Electricbean also serves Campos coffee! one of my absolute faves
thanks for the tip
February 11th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
Hi - I just noticed that there’s free wireless internet at BBNT on King St in Newtown. I haven’t eaten there yet so I can’t comment on the food but hopefully more of King St will catch on.
March 19th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
lilliblack darlinghurst has had wirless access for ages.
June 9th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
There is a growing community network offering free wireless in Redfern, Sydney. The SSID is ‘noworries’. For location of access points, there are around 10 of them, have a look at the bottom of this page: http://noworries.net.au
January 27th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Love the advice. Thank you.
April 13th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Guys here’s a site that lists free wifi and power outlet availability in a number of laptop friendly cafes in Sydney - great laptop friendly cafes for studying or working away in, check it:
http://www.laptopfriendlycafes.com/sydney
Cr@iG
April 19th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
There area lot in Newtown. Check out UNWIRED website!
April 29th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Hey everyone,
Chocolart on Belmore Rd in Randwick has wireless and they are very friendly. It is always wuiet there too. Great spot to work on your lappy!
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