Gay Sydney

Surf & Sizzle

In the popular imagination Australia is blond bodies frolicking on white beaches under blue skies stretching as far as the eye can see. Nicole Kidman and the late, great Heath Ledger spring immediately to mind. The reality is much different of course--and far more intriguing. Sydney, in particular, has emerged as thriving gay metropolis, with huge Asian and Latino immigrant populations making it one of the most multicultural in the world. While there are venues throughout the sprawling c...

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Explore what Sydney has to offer

Summer is sizzling at these 10 gay beach destinations

hot fun

Summer is sizzling at these 10 gay beach destinations

Sydney's LGBTQ+ museum is in a former jail where gays and lesbians were imprisoned and beaten

Pride in Places

Sydney's LGBTQ+ museum is in a former jail where gays and lesbians were imprisoned and beaten

I've always loved Sydney's amazing ocean rock pools. Once you see them, you will too.

ocean fun

I've always loved Sydney's amazing ocean rock pools. Once you see them, you will too.

Group tours for every type of LGBTQ+ traveler

epic escapades

Group tours for every type of LGBTQ+ traveler

PHOTOS: Sydney Mardi Gras is also a fabulous Pride party

Party Haus

PHOTOS: Sydney Mardi Gras is also a fabulous Pride party

PHOTOS: Aussie hotties served a feast for the eyes at Sydney Mardi Gras

party haus

PHOTOS: Aussie hotties served a feast for the eyes at Sydney Mardi Gras

22 LGBTQ+-friendly honeymoon destinations for queer couples

romantic rendezvous

22 LGBTQ+-friendly honeymoon destinations for queer couples

From Mexico to Mykonos, the world’s best gay beaches

From Mexico to Mykonos, the world’s best gay beaches

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Bars & Clubs

Stonewall Hotel

A night on the town in one spot
Darlinghurst

The Colombian Hotel

Two levels of fun
Darlinghurst

Palms On Oxford Nightclub

Unpretentious Fun
Darlinghurst

The Imperial Hotel

Drag and cabaret favorite
Erskineville

The Oxford Hotel

Basement Nightclub
Darlinghurst

The Beresford

Bar Nirvana
Surry Hills

Newtown Hotel

Hipster bar with drag shows
Newtown

The Bank

Hip Crowd
Newtown
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Restaurants

Maggie's Restaurants Potts Point

Austrian cafe
Potts Point

Zinc

A local's local
Potts Point

bills

Fashion & Food
Darlinghurst

Thai Nesia

In the heart of Sydney
Darlinghurst

Bondi Icebergs CLUB

Beach dining
Bondi Beach

Thai Kanteen

Authentic flavors
Sydney

Claire's Kitchen at le Salon

A touch of Paris
Darlinghurst

Gowings Bar & Grill

Contemporary fine dining
Central Sydney
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Hotels

Kirketon Hotel

Stylish boutique hotel
Darlinghurst

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Mainstream hotel in a great location
The Rocks

Vibe Hotel Sydney

Steps away from gay nightlife
Surry Hills

Cremorne Point Manor

19th-century manor turned hotel
Sydney

Sofitel Wentworth Sydney

Posh on Phillip
Central Sydney

Macleay Hotel

Escape Down Under
Potts Point

The Sebel

Stylish hotel
Surry Hills

Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks

Small & Beautiful
The Rocks
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Beaches & Parks

Obelisk Beach

More than just sand and sun
Sydney

Lady Jane Beach

Nominee for Best of GayCities
Gay nude beach
Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach

Favorite spot for surfing, sunning and sexy fun
Bondi Beach

Werrong Beach

Australia's first national park/beach
Sydney