Auckland gay district
8 Gay Bars in Auckland for a Great Night Out on the Town!
1. The Eagle Bar
2. Family Bar and Club
One of the prominent gay bars in Auckland city, the Family Block is the ideal place to go to meet new people and chill through the evening. The bar comes to being during the weekends and continues till early morning. The place has 4 different bars and 4 different areas to party all of which have superior services. The kara
LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to New Zealand
Interesting Cities to Visit in New Zealand
AUCKLAND
The gateway to New Zealand for the vast majority of its visitors, Auckland is also the largest city in Polynesia, with an urban population of just over a million and a half people. Not surprisingly, Auckland also has the largest LGBTQ+ scene in the country, with much of it centered downtown on hip and arty Karangahape Road (just K Road to locals) and Ponsonby Road. Auckland Self-acceptance, held every February, is the country's largest. Auckland is sometimes called the "City of Sails" thanks to the large number of sailboats always on view in its gorgeous harbor—making good use of the country's warmest and sunniest urban climate.
WELLINGTON
Move over, Chicago—the world's true Windy City is Wellington, thanks to its position on the strait separating the North and South Islands. The capital of Recent Zealand, adorable Wellington is also its second largest city—and despite what Aucklanders may tell you, it's considered the country's cultural capital as
“This was Paradise”: The Rise of Gay Public Spaces in Central Auckland
by Frederike Voit*
“This was Paradise”: The Rise of Queer Public Spaces in Central Auckland
Auckland’s queer communities never remained hidden in private homes. Throughout the period from the s to the mids, they also occupied a number of common areas and venues in the metropolis. As queer homes consolidated into a large network of flats, queer common spaces were evolving in parallel, transforming from informal gathering-points into dedicated gender non-conforming establishments. This switch had been signalled early in the twentieth century, when gay men had first ventured en masse into spaces such as Blake’s Inn on Vulcan Lane and the area outside the Ferry Building. Yet it was in the mid-twentieth century that such encounter places began to multiply, laying the foundation for a landscape of gay public spaces in the central city.
The s saw numerous inner-city establishments earn reputations as gender non-conforming spaces. Coffee bars like the Ca D’Oro on Customs St were recognizable to cater to an alternative clientele, a fact which also attr
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Auckland
Top gay kind hotels in Auckland where you will feel at home
Auckland is the largest city in Modern Zealand, located on the North Island. It is surrounded by two harbors, beaches, and volcanic hills. You can explore the Sky Tower for views of the city or visit the Auckland Museum to learn about Māori culture. For nature, top to Waiheke Island, established for its wineries and beaches. You can also hike Mount Eden, a
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, located on the North Island. It is surrounded by two harbors, beaches, and volcanic hills. You can explore the Sky Tower for views of the city or attend the Auckland Museum to learn about Māori customs. For nature, head to Waiheke Island, known for its wineries and beaches. You can also hike Mount Eden, a dormant volcano with panoramic views. Rangitoto Island offers superb walking trails and a short ferry ride from the city.
The main shopping and entertainment area is Queen Street in the central business district. Viaduct Harbour has many restaurants and bars. You can also visit Auckland Zoo or S