Best gay bars melbourne

We dive into Melbourne's gay scene, spill the tea on the best gay hotspots, and share all our savvy tips and tricks so you can also have an unforgettable adventure in Australia's second city.

Gay travel guide to Melbourne for first-timers

Australia's second city and much-lauded rival to gay old Sydney. But unlike the Harbor City, Melbourne felt more European, cosmopolitan, and down-to-earth than her big Sydney sista. Melbourne is renowned for its highly-rated restaurants, world-class museums, captivating street art, and terrific coffee. The gay scene in Melbourne is also a lot of fun.

Magical, marvelous, majestic Melbourne is a lot of fun. We only stayed here for 1 week but in that time we came to realize why so many a gay before us had also fallen in love with the city and subsequently moved here permanently to make it their hometown. After all, the Queen herself, Ms.

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The primary gay hub in Melbourne is nestled within the vibrant neighborhoods of Fitzroy and Collingwood, divided by the bustling Smith Street. We've whimsically crowned the intersection of Smith Street and Gertrude Street as the pulsating heart and soul of gay Melbourne, just 'cause! There's no strict rule about it although this is where the rainbow crossing can be found.

And let's not leave out the Wet on Wellington gay sauna, tucked away in Collingwood for those seeking a different kind of heat! South Yarra is another gay area of Melbourne located around 3. Most tourists will base themselves in and around the CBD Central Business District to be central and close to the main attractions.

However, we advise against that. It's pricey and also characterless. We opted to stay in an Airbnb best to the gay scene, a few minutes walk from Fitzroy. As well as being a residential neighborhood, Fitzroy also has numerous highly-rated restaurants and cafes. Gay hotel recommendation: check out the men-only Laird Hotel in Collingwood!

We also rate the QT brand. We stayed in a lot of their hotels during our gay trip to New Zealand. It's a trendy, hip brand that is also super gay friendly. Unlike on Airbnb, melbourne know your gay is gay, avoiding any nasty surprises when you check in.