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Gay Auckland and the Auckland Gay and Lesbian LGBT Scene
(Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



The gay and lesbian scene in North Island is becoming more gay-tolerant and Auckland has a vibrant gay and lesbian community. There are no large gay areas in Auckland and gay venues in Auckland are few but most places include a mixed crowd.

Auckland Gay Festivals and Events - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
The Auckland HERO event is the highlight of the Auckland's gay LGBT calendar. This two-week gay pride festival regularly attracts thousands of people and also features a host of gay and lesbian fun and games, including the Big Gay Out picnic, the spectacular HERO parade, a swimming event, a tennis tournament, a bowling competition, amazing costumes, street parties, exhibitions and lots of partying.

One of the highlights at Auckland's HERO Festival is the Heroic Gardens two-day event, where numerous gay gardens are open to the public. Auckland's HERO celebration is a spectacular event and although nudity is forbidden, onlookers must be prepared for some rather unusual sights and plenty of bare flesh.




Auckland Gay Hotels - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Many hotels and accommodation in the Auckland area are gay-friendly and happily accept gay men and lesbian couples in the hotel. It is sensible to book hotel accommodation in advance when staying in Auckland, as Auckland is always a busy LGBT gay-friendly city, throughout the year, especially during the Auckland HERO Festival.

LGBT gay and lesbian useful names and addresses:

• Pride Centre
  Tel: +64 (0)9 302 0590 - 281 K' Road, Auckland, an excellent contact point for gay and lesbians
• Express - gay and lesbian newspaper, published fortnightly, full of LGBT information about the Auckland gay scene and sold at most newsagents
• Up - monthly gay magazine, sold at most newsagents
• New Zealand Gay Guide - small book full of LGBT information
• Out - a bi-monthly national magazine, sold at most newsagents

 
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