Top 10 Places For Gays In Australia In 2020
Gay-friendly and gay-only places are all over Australia but when you are visiting a new city or travelling from another country finding the best spots and cities is easy with our top 10 list.
Where To Get The Best Gay Spots In Australia In 2020
1. Oxford Street, Sydney
Oxford Street has been a top gay community for decades and referred to as the Gay Golden Mile. It is still one of Australia’s largest gay populations with top gay entertainment and bars. One of the favourite spots is at the Sydney Sauna with its luxurious saunas and steam rooms, movie lounges, cruise areas and private rooms. Oxford Street is also home to the Arq, which is one of Australia’s biggest gay bars. It is a massive club consisting of two huge floors, excellent music and dance floors.
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2. Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Brisbane also has a thriving gay community with great hookup locations and nightclubs, especially in Fortitude Valley. The Wickham is a casual hangout spot with endless pool tables, giant courtyard, outdoor café and over weekends this casual place turns into a massive dance floor that stays open till late. If you are into fetish fun, then pop in at the Den which is a venue with cruise mazes, sling rooms, lockers, Showers, videos and toys and varied outfits to try purchase.
3. Sircuit Bar, Melbourne
The gay scene in Melbourne is very much alive but interwoven with the nightlife scene, arts and food that cause Melbourne to have the reputation as Australia’ cultural capital. A hotspot in Melbourne though is the city-fringe neighbourhoods of Collingwood and South Yarra. Here it is common to see gays out in full force, walking hand in hand and snogging in bars. One of the top Melbourne bars has been transformed into a gay bar over the last couple of years, the Sircuit Bar which is on Fitzroy. It is open from Wednesday through to Sundays with weekly drag shows and pool competitions. It is a themed bar with only the finest gay barmen and truly a gay paradise.
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4. Perth Steam Works, Northbridge
An excellent sauna and the only gay sauna in Perth which also has regular specials and promotions. The entrance is on Forbes Road even though the address is 369 William Street, Northbridge. With a friendly hunk at the reception, it is well-maintained, clean and private. The facilities include a sauna, steam room, lockers, jacuzzi, BDSM area with sling, video lounge and a café bar. Free lube and condoms while you can also rent private rooms.
5. Connections Nightclub, Perth
Connections have been a major gay entertainment club since 1975. It is very popular and large with wild performances, go-go dancers, drag act and more. It has a great vibe with an outside terrace, relaxed downstairs lounge and main club area. It also has International drag shows and DJs performing as well as cabaret shows, live music, karaoke, dancing, music and excellent bar.
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6. North Swanbourne Beach, Perth
You don’t have to feel you only have clubs and pubs to hang out in while in Perth as it has an excellent gay-friendly beach which is a clothing-optional beach. North Swanbourne beach is 20 minutes from the city centre. Since World War II it has been used by naturists. Come enjoy the white sandy beach with azure sea and great surf. You have three kilometres of nudity with toilets and showers at the Naked Fig Café at the beach.
7. WET Spa & Sauna
The WET Spa and Sauna is a large cruise club and sauna only for gays. It has a friendly, laid-back atmosphere with weekly events like the Towel-less Tuesday and more. The facilities include a lounge area, free WiFi, a café, sauna and steam room, sling, maze, cabins and glory holes. This excellent spa is gay owned and operated and have been operating for close to two decades. It is also Brisbane’s only place that features a gay swimming pool as well.
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8. The Sportsman Hotel
One of the best places on our list is the gay-only exclusive The Sportsman Hotel. Here you have everything under one roof, from dancing the night away to lavishing meal, have coffee or cocktails. It has large bars with live music, dancing and DJs, restaurant and cafes. Here most of the customers come from the local area as well as wider Queensland. Its location is in Leichhardt Street, Brisbane. It is conveniently located on Jeays Street, Bowen Hills, a quick stroll from the Railway Station.
9. Cube Nightclub, Canberra
Even though you are not exactly spoiled for choice, at least you have a great nightclub in Canberra. The Cube Nightclub. It has a mixed gay crowd ranging from fresh eighteen-year-olds to gentlemen in their late fifties. One thing is certain they do know how to get you on your feet with an excellent music scene, great bar and chilled atmosphere.
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10. Cairns Cruise Lounge
One of Cairns’ best and largest cruise clubs that draws the finest selection of men is the Cruise Lounge with excellent facilities and amenities. It features a dark room, relaxing cabins, maze, café, bar, slings and mirror room, lounge area with a video room, glory holes, bedrooms and bar. Everything you could need to have a great time.
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Final Thoughts
Aside from our top 10 list for gays, Australia which is one of the world’s most gay and lesbian-friendly countries, also has an abundance of festivals and parades across the country.
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References
- http://www.roundtheworldmagazine.com/best-australian-gay-spots/
- https://queerintheworld.com/
- https://www.travelgay.com/destination/gay-australia/gay-brisbane/
- https://www.amoderngaysguide.com/24-hours-in-canberra/
- https://www.cruisinggays.com/cairns/3134/
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