Gay capital of new zealand
I don’t know about you, but when I’m planning a trip anywhere, it’s the first doubt I ask. Is the destination homosexual friendly? Will we be welcome there? It’s also the question I always get from LGBTQ travellers considering a trip to Recent Zealand. “Is Fresh Zealand a male lover friendly travel destination?”
Absolutely, I tell them! We’ve met almost all the LGBTQ milestones in New Zealand, making it a great place for LGBTQ people to live. Rather than just give my opinion, I interviewed several of our friends in the LGBT community, getting their thoughts about life in Fresh Zealand for LGBTQ people.
Scotty and Mal
Scotty and Mal are two our our LGBTQ Heroes! They’ve been part of the fight for LGBTQ rights from the start. They own and operate S&M’s Cocktail and Lounge Bar in Wellington.
Mals recalls that during the combat to decriminalise lgbtq+ activity 30 years ago, the so-called Christians were chanting, “Kick them support to the gutters and sewers where they came from.” Sadly, it’s the same hate we’re seeing raise it’s head again now in Australia with the marriage equality vote.
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Gay New Zealand · Nation Guide
New Zealand
New Zealand, a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is made up of two main islands, the North and South. The sheer scale and majesty of the natural landscapes and the relatively sparse population who inhabit them, are bound to leave a unforgettable impression.
The visitor experience here is quite unlike any other – combining the ease and convenience of travelling in a highly developed economy with the natural un-spoilt beauty and wilderness of some the world’s most pristine and breathtaking landscapes – welcome to New Zealand.
From the Bay of Islands, Auckland and Wellington on the North Island to Christchurch, Queenstown and the awe inspiring Fiordland on the South, a trip to New Zealand is a trip of a being time, and will depart you with a memory bank of razor clear images and experiences of the people and landscapes of these remarkable islands.
Gay Rights in New Zealand
New Zealand has a distinctly more progressive record of LGBT rights than its big sister, Australia.
Following anti-discrimination legislation enshrined in the country’s Human Rights Execute of 1993, and the granting of civil partnerships in 2005, full and formal L
8 Gay Bars in Auckland for a Great Bedtime Out on the Town!
1. The Eagle Bar
2. Family Bar and Club
One of the prominent gay bars in Auckland city, the Family Lock is the ideal place to go to gather new people and chill through the night. The bar comes to existence during the weekends and continues till early morning. The place has 4 different bars and 4 different areas to party all of which acquire excellent services. The karaoke nights and drag shows are a hit among the customers and often attracts large groups of people.
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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 Celebration, 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 Modern 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 well, with a remarkable array of museums, galleries and theatres for a city of its relatively small