Select Listings: South Pacific
This section has only Select Listings from the Purple Roofs Gay & Lesbian Travel Directory in the South Pacific, each with a full page of its own including a description, pictures, amenity info, reservation request form, and more. To see the full directory instead, use the map links on the home page.
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61 2 9356 2199 |
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61 0408 282802 |
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 8 Challis Ave, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales, 2011, Australia
Contact: Marie Harland & Keith Wherry
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Straight
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220-340 Australian Dollar |
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Summer |
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Cash, Money Order, Trav Checks, Visa, MC, Amex, Diners |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
10% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
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No |
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10%, Ask for details |
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Heritage Building in Cosmopolitan Potts Point: Simpsons is an intimate 12 room B&B boutique hotel, situated within a restored 1892 Victorian mansion, and is very centrally located in leafy tree-lined Potts Point, a vibrant and cosmopolitan area, being the closest suburb east of the City, with many interesting restaurants, bars, galleries and cafes nearby, yet only a 15 minute walk to the nightlife.
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Coral Sea Resort |
Airlie Beach |
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25 Oceanview Ave, Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802, Australia
Contact: Greg & Enzo
Gay Friendly Resort
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
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240-700 Australian Dollar |
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Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Trav Checks, Visa, MC, Amex, Diners |
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No |
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No |
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15%, Contact resort for advice |
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| Absolute Ocean Front Resort: Coral Sea Resort features a variety of hotel rooms including deluxe suites and one, two and three bedroom apartments, penthouses and beach houses. All accommodation is serviced daily. Coral Sea Resort offers an enticing array of facilities including, an award winning oceanfront restaurant, private dining seaside gazebo, cocktail lounge, fitness room, disabled and lift access, massage facilities, private Jetty
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Currawong Cabin |
Mount Mee |
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61 7 3425 3221 |
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61 7 3425 3302 |
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6 Freds Rd, Mount Mee, Queensland, 4521, Australia
Contact: Trevor Fulcher & Jenny Priddle
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
190-210 Australian Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, MC |
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No |
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No |
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No |
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| Secluded Private Retreat Close to Brisbane: Luxurious country cabins, very secluded, offering stunning views, each with their own separate driveways. Separate self-contained kitchen and bathroom. All kitchen and linen needs are provided. King size bed, cosy fire-place, TV, Video, DVD, CD and cassette player, air conditioned, BBQ, undercover parking. Each cabin is equipped with two spas
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Neil and Mike's Place |
Auckland |
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64 9 376 8599 |
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64 027 733 5956 |
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40 Baildon Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland, North Island, 1021, New Zealand
Contact: Neil Kemp & Michael Burdes
Gay Owned Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Bisexual, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
110-130 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
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Cash |
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No |
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No |
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No |
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| A Home Built on Love and Great Food: Beautiful wooden villa and verdant garden in old Central Auckland. Large double room, queen size bed. Homely atmosphere, home made jam, marmalade, pickles and chutnies. Great cooks, evening meal at extra cost. Two friendly cats. Close to bars, clubs and Eden Park Rugby Stadium.
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Birchwood Spa Motel |
Rotorua |
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07 347 1800 |
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0800 881 800 |
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07 347 1900 |
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6 Sala St., Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
Contact: Jill & Steve
Gay Friendly Motel
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
99-225 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
19-Dec-30-Apr |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, MC, Amex, Diners |
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No |
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No |
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No |
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| Recommended by Frommers and Lonely Planet: 4 star Qualmark rated. Close to Whakarewarewa Thermal and Maori Village. Complimentary booking service available.
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Trelawn Place B&B |
Arthurs Point |
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64 3 442 9160 |
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0800 429 160 |
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64 3 442 9167 |
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35 Watties track, Arthurs Point, South Island, 9348, New Zealand
Contact: Nery & Michael
Gay Friendly Mixed
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
225-350 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Summer-Winter |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, MC |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
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3 nts, 10%; 7 nts, 20%, Direct Only |
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| Breath Taking Riverside Location : With beautifully kept gardens reaching to the rivers edge, Trelawn offers every comfort and amenity expected of a luxury bed and breakfast. Spacious rooms, king sized beds, large ensuites , patios or verandas to enjoy the breathtaking mountain views. Open fires, generous cooked breakfast.
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64 35467211 |
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64 35467211 |
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64 212811411 |
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23 Examiner St, Nelson, South Island, 7010, New Zealand
Contact: Mark & John
Gay Owned Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
80-200 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Check, Money Order |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
$10/night - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
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No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
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| The Perfect Place to Relax & See Nelson: Ah House Accommodation, a unique bed & breakfast or self catering experience in the heart of Nelson city centre, New Zealand. Set in the leafy streets behind the city's cathedral, we have easy access to everything. Relax and enjoy the sunny part of New Zealand.
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64 3 434 7939 |
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64 3 434 9063 |
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41 Towey St., Oamaru, South Island, 9401, New Zealand
Contact: James & James
Gay Owned Lodge
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
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495-990 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
1-Oct-30-Apr |
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Cash, Visa, MC, Amex |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
10% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS. 2 nights stay req., not combinable |
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No |
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5%, ask for details |
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| Unparalleled Luxury in Stunning Setting: Pen-y-bryn Lodge is a small luxury hotel offering exclusive Lodge- style accommodation in five elegant and superbly appointed guestrooms each with modern en-suite facilities, on a hillside location overlooking historic Oamaru with views of Pacific Ocean and mountains. Outdoor activities abound, or simply indulge and relax at the Lodge and enjoy our gourmet cuisine.
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Australia, NSW, Sydney: Feb 12 2012-Mar 04 2012, Sydney Mardi Gras 2012. Details
Australia, NSW, Sydney: Feb 16 2012-Mar 01 2012, Mardi Gras Film Festival 2012. Details
Australia, VIC, Melbourne: Mar 15 2012-Mar 25 2012, Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2012. Details
New Zealand, North Island, Wellington: May 24 2012-Jun 04 2012, Out Takes Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2012. Details
Great discounts worldwide, with many exclusives:
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney - Simpsons Hotel
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Australia, New South Wales, Sydney - Governors On Fitzroy
10% disc all stays, min 4 nts, Feb 4-Apr 4 Details
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Gay Travel: Ten Things to Do at Sydney Mardi GrasFeb 8th, 2012
The incredible thing about Australia during the months of February and March is that this Aussie summer season makes for one hot Mardi Gras celebration! Thousands of people come together Down Under to mingle and meet for one special Sydney Mardi Gras. Events span over two weeks and will shake you to the core of your being with plenty of... read_more Gay Travel's 2012 Dream CruisesJan 3rd, 2012
Interested in getting away via the sea in 2012? We can't think of a better New Year's resolution than planning on pampering yourself with the cruise of a lifetime! Sit back, relax, and let the cruise ship take you off into the sunset.
11 Nights- Annual Halloween Deep Caribbean and South America (October 24th, 2012- November 4th, 2012): Join... read_more GayTravel.com's Sexiest Cities ListDec 11th, 2011Here they are in no particular order....
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: It's no big surprise that Rio makes the list; the city plays host to one of the worlds sexiest events in the world "Carnival" which attracts over 750,000 sexy people to the streets of Rio. The second largest city in Brazil and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in all of... read_more Get Up! For Action Wants to Air Powerful New Gay Marriage Ad on TVNov 27th, 2011Their "It's Time" ad to raise awareness for marriage equality has been viewed by more than 1 million people and now the producers want it aired on TV before next weekend's vote to end marriage discrimination.
GetUp! for Action, an organization that raises awareness for marriage equality in Australia, released the commercial last Thursday from the perspective of one half of... read_more Australia: Sydney Mardi Gras De-GayedNov 22nd, 2011
THE 33-year-old Mardi Gras has a new name, new logo and new message of inclusiveness that organisers admit could alienate traditional supporters.
"We fought for this day, the day we could embrace the wider community and
be inclusive," said the chairman of the Mardi Gras, Peter Urmson.
Gone is the prefix "gay and lesbian" from the March event, which will now be simply... read_more Gay Travel: Riding South Australia's Great Southern RailNov 19th, 2011The Southern Spirit, the newest train journey from established and venerated Australian brand, Great Southern Rail, launches its exclusive Whistle Stop Tour schedule for its first full season - beginning in November 2011. From breathtaking beaches, to memorable culinary experiences, to getting up close and personal with wildlife, The Southern Spirit's Whistle Stop Tours offer an exciting journey through one... read_more Queenstown, New Zealand Makes Lonely Planet's Top Ten List for 2012Nov 12th, 2011Influential travel authority Lonely Planet has chosen New Zealand's Southern Lakes region, including popular lakeside resort Queenstown, as one of the world's Top 10 Regions to visit in 2012.
The Southern Lakes region comprised of Queenstown, Lake Wanaka and Fiordland is the only region in Australasia to feature in the new book, Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2012 - the best... read_more New Out Travel Website Launched in AustraliaNov 11th, 2011
When you think of 'gay travel' your mind might conjure up images of cruise ships filled with buffed guys in skin-tight hot pants, queens, dance parties and cabins that see more action than Kirstie Alley's fridge door. At least that's what I immediately thought of until I began working at Out Travel.
I quickly found out that while the famous gay... read_more Gay Travel: In Australia, They Drink at Their "Hotels"Apr 24th, 2011The main gay thoroughfare in Sydney is Oxford Street where you'll find the historic, three-story Stonewall Hotel (175 Oxford St.). Enjoy the pub on the ground of the gay mecca, turn up the music and go upscale on the second tier, or shake what your mama gave you in the club on the third floor.
It should be noted that many... read_more Gay Travel: Is Sydney's Oxford Street Losing Its Gay Culture?Apr 1st, 2011Word on the street is the pink strip has changed. More and more heterosexuals are invading with their filthy breeding ways and forcing gay culture away from Oxford Street. As an openly gay man, I am aware of the GLBT community's struggles.
But let's face it: a generation brought up on "Two Girls: One Cup," doesn't give a mug of crap... read_more Belgrano: Historic, Gay Friendly District in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSep 25th, 2010
Belgrano is a traditional and special neighborhood of Buenos Aires, which combines houses dating from the end of the 19th Century with newer buildings and facilities. You will appreciate this delightful contrast. Formerly it was a place of great houses belonging to wealthy people. Some of them are still very important houses. "Caserón de Tejas" and "Bajo Belgrano" are tango... read_more New Zealand's Third Island: Visiting Stewart IslandJul 26th, 2010
New Zealand is generally thought of as two islands , the North and the South , but there are many more . The third biggest island, Stewart , is to the south of the South Island. A Tahitian friend and I recently flew to Stewart Island, just a 10 minute flight in a 6-seater aircraft from Invercargill, the most southerly city... read_more Gay Friendly Byron Bay, AustraliaJul 1st, 2010
Byron Bay is one of the best loved areas on the gay tourist trail in Australia – and with good reason. Situated on the sub-tropical New South Wales north coast, Byron is known for its relaxed, easy-going lifestyle and almost perfect climate. Beautiful beaches, unspoilt rainforest and magnificent scenery make the Byron region a must. But there is more. Over the last few... read_more Visiting Spectacular Marlborough, New ZealandApr 29th, 2010
Marlborough has spectacular scenery, glistening waterways, fine wines and food, gardens, adventure activities, recreational delights and world-class facilities along with an enjoyable sunny climate. The region encompasses Blenheim, Picton, Havelock, the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds, Wairau Valley, the Awatere Valley and the Pacific Coast. Wine and food is a key attraction for visitors to Marlborough, and with more than 100 wineries responsible... read_more History of Hervey Bay, Queensland, AustraliaJun 1st, 2009
Hervey Bay (pronounced 'Harvey bay') was discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770 whilst travelling the east coast of Australia. He wrongly assumed that Fraser Island was joined to the Australian mainland and the sheltered waters behind it were a bay. The waters of the Great Sandy Strait are very shallow and he did not proceed far enough south to... read_more New South Wales' Wine Country: The Hunter ValleyDec 1st, 2009
Want to get away from the City life and its fast pace? Why not come to the HUNTER VALLEY WINE COUNTRY! You will find interesting and perhaps unusual things to do. With over 120 unique wineries to entice you on wine tasting and we hold some of the internationally acclaimed wine brands. Learn about wine appreciation. This region is one... read_more
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