Christchurch and Canterbury Gay Travel Resources
|
La Rive Motel Akaroa |
Akaroa |
|

| Ph: |
64 3 3047651 |
| Fx: |
64 3 3047651 |
| Mb: |
64 27 4356249 |
|
1 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, South Island, 7520, New Zealand
Contact: Simon & Julia
Gay Friendly Motel
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
98-140 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Trav Checks, Visa, MC, Debit Card |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
10% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
|
| Quiet and Secluded: 2 x studio and 6 x two bedroom appartments, spacious with separate bathroom and living and each unit opens through french doors onto courtyard or balcony. rates are for 2 people
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |

| Ph: |
0064 3 3047775 |
| Fx: |
0064 3 3047850 |
|
75 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, South Island, 8161, New Zealand
Contact: David & Gabrielle Dixson
Gay Friendly Motel
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
125-260 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Summer-Winter |
| Payment: |
Cash, Trav Checks, Visa, MC |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
10% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
|
| Simply the Best: Units have superking beds and private balconies most with superb sea views. All units have underfloor heating and doulble glazing. Luxury bathrooms, Rates for 2 perons
|
|
|
Pacific View Paradise B&B |
Cashmere Heights |
|

| Ph: |
64 3 332 6992 |
| Mb: |
027 272 7794 |
|
17 Harry Ell Dr., Cashmere Heights, South Island, New Zealand
Contact: Linda
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
150-350 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
1-Dec-28-Feb |
| Payment: |
Visa, MC |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
10% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
10%, No comm on cancels |
|
| Breathtaking Location in the South Pacific: Luxury-style boutique B&B in one of the most breathtaking locations in the South Pacific. Million-dollar views of the Pacific Ocean, snow-capped mountains and the beautiful garden city of Christchurch. Guests stay in private suites, with beautiful views, complimentary flowers, fruit, chocolates and NZ wine.
|
|
|
Christchurch Gay Stay |
Christchurch |
|

| Ph: |
64 (0)3 379-9664 |
| Mb: |
64 (0) 21 1276696 |
|
3/186 Chester St. East, Christchurch, South Island, 8001, New Zealand
Contact: Bruce Morrison
Gay Owned Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
48-60 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Check, Trav Checks |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
12% 7 nights |
| Travel Agents: |
10%, Ask for details |
|
| Christchurch City B&B: My aim is to give you a taste of kiwi hospitality; relaxed, casual and comfortable. My city townhouse is 15 minutes walk to the city attractions. It has air conditioning, electric blankets on the king-sized beds and free tea, coffee juice throughout the day. There is a garden courtyard to relax in and a mountain bike to hire.
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |

|
4/23 Bishop St., Christchurch, South Island, 8001, New Zealand
Contact: Geoff & Henry
Gay Owned Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
45-70 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
|
| The Best of Kiwi Hospitality: Accommodation exclusively for the Gay community
|
|
|
Argyle on the Park |
Christchurch |
|

| Ph: |
00 64 33489186 |
| TF: |
800827495 |
| Fx: |
00 64 33480530 |
|
145 Deans Ave, Christchurch, South Island, 8011, New Zealand
Contact: Maggie & Bruce
Gay Friendly Motel
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
99-125 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Trav Checks, Visa, MC, Amex, Debit Card, JCB
|
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
10% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS. Not combinable with other discounts |
| General Disc: |
10% rack rate |
| Travel Agents: |
10% |
|
| Spacious Accommodation on Hagley Park: Friendly hosts who will make you feel at home in a great location overlooking Hagley Park. Spacious,clean accommodation with comfy beds.Walk to the city, restaurants & a large shopping mall.
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |

| Ph: |
64 3 356 0228 |
| Fx: |
64 3 356 0229 |
| Mb: |
021 660 815 |
|
16 Sheppard Pl, Christchurch, South Island, 8001, New Zealand
Contact: Rosemary & Yolanda Soryl
Lesbian Owned Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
85-140 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, MC |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
7th night free - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
10%, Ask for details |
|
| Eco Friendly Accommodation by the Park: Welcome to our contemporary architecturally designed eco accommodation in the leafy and historic centrally located suburb of St Albans. Free cycle loan, or walk, bus or drive to city centre. Private guest entrances, all day use of the breakfast room with telephone, fridge, microwave, crockery, balcony with park views. Family / small group suite. Free airport pick up.
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
Classic Villa |
Christchurch |
|

| Ph: |
64 3 377 7905 |
| Fx: |
64 3 3770210 |
|
17 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch, South Island, 8013, New Zealand
Contact: Peter Morrison & Jan Clarke
Gay Friendly Hotel
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
189-349 NZ Dollar |
| High Season: |
Summer |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, MC, Amex, Diners, Debit Card, JCB, Eurocard |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
10% |
|
| 5 Star with Best Location in Christchurch: 5 star luxury hotel accommodation in Christchurch, New Zealand. Bed and breakfast relaxed and quiet atmosphere. Situated on a quiet pedestrian boulevard (Worcester Blvd), the Classic Villa is only steps away from the arts centre & market, art gallery, museum, botanical gardens, cathedral square, historic tram, Punting on the Avon River, golf course, theatres, restaurants
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |

| Ph: |
64 03 3137362 |
| Fx: |
64 03 3137364 |
| Mb: |
64 027 5374919 |
|
40 Peacock Place, Eyreton, South Island, New Zealand
Contact: Steve & Liz
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
140-200 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Check, Paypal |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
|
| Adult Playspace/Dungeon: Tawse Manor is a Home Stay with a difference! Located in rural North Canterbury, 30 minutes from the center of Christchurch and just 20 minutes from Christchurch International Airport. There are three comfortable double guest rooms available, in a warm, modern house, set in spacious and private grounds.
|
|
|
Gunyah Country Lodge |
Glenroy |
|

| Ph: |
64 3 3186800 |
| Fx: |
64 3 3186504 |
|
Sleemans Rd., Glenroy, South Island, 8172, New Zealand
Contact: William & Simonetta Cottrell
Gay Friendly Retreat
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
275-330 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Trav Checks, Visa, Amex, Diners, JCB, Carte Blanche |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
20% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS. Not combinable with other discounts |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
20%, rack rates-prepay |
|
| Resident Civil Union Celebrant, Total Privacy: In the rolling foothills of the Southern Alps west of Christchurch you'll find Gunyah Country Lodge. At Gunyah Country Lodge we indulge our guests in the understated grace and style of true quality in one of New Zealand's grand old rural homesteads. Resident civil union celebrant.
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
Albergo Hanmer |
Hanmer Springs |
|

| Ph: |
03 315 7428 |
| TF: |
0800 342 313 |
| Fx: |
03 315 7428 |
|
88 Rippingale Rd, Hanmer Springs, South Island, 8273, New Zealand
Contact: Bascha & Beat Blattner
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
140-380 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
1-Dec-30-Apr |
| Payment: |
Cash, Check, Visa, MC, Amex, Diners, JCB |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
15% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
15%, Ask for details |
|
| Renowend for 3-Course Gourmet Breakfasts: Fine accomodation, set in a magic mountain arena just minutes from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. Renowned for 3 course gourmet breakfasts and top European service. Albergo Hanmer offers stylish guestrooms with super-king beds and large ensuites, spas, in room TV, tea & coffee, fridge, under floor heating throughout. All rooms with outside private areas.
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
Cheltenham House |
Hanmer Springs |
|

| Ph: |
64 3 315 7545 |
| Fx: |
64 315 7645 |
|
13 Cheltenham St, Hanmer Springs, South Island, 7334, New Zealand
Contact: Len & Maree
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
180-266 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, Diners, Debit Card |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
10% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
20%, Request details |
|
| Breakfast in Suite & Wines in Billiard Room!: Enjoy complimentary wines in the Billiard room & decadent breakfasts served in your private, spacious suite, at our gracious Heritage Lodge. 200 metres to thermal pools, restaurants & forest. Extensive grounds. Outdoor spa. Central heating. Free wireless internet, pool towels & DVD library.
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |

| Ph: |
03 985 8833 |
| Fx: |
03 685 8825 |
| Mb: |
027 4818189 |
|
15 Stanton Rd, Kimbell, South Island, 7987, New Zealand
Contact: Joan Gill
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
14-75 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, MC |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
5% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
10%, Ask for details |
|
| Like Staying with your Favourite Aunt: Welcome to my acre of paradise, a haven of peace and tranquillity offering quality country comfort and hospitality. Joan is a well travelled writer, passionate about mountains, literature and local history. I enjoy cooking and gardening, and delight in sharing home grown produce. Fishing, walking, golf, watersports or skiing nearby. Complimentary refreshments on arrival. Dinner by arrangement.
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
Silverstream Lodge |
Lincoln |
|

| Ph: |
64 3 325 5707 |
| Mb: |
64 0274488133 |
|
214 Englishs Rd, Lincoln, South Island, 7674, New Zealand
Contact: Kathy & Grant
Gay Friendly Lodge
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
150-300 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Check, Visa, MC |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
20% 7+ nights |
| Travel Agents: |
10% |
|
| Luxury Country Lodge Peaceful Stunning Garden: Purpose built luxury country lodge set in stunning gardens. Warm welcome guaranteed from our friendly dogs, cat and birds. Fishing & kayaking, country food grown by us. Open fire in winter, sunny garden in summer. Very private and restful. 30 mins from city and airport. Fantastic coffee and home cooking.
|
|
|
Dockside Accommodation |
Lyttleton |
|

| Ph: |
64(03)3287433 |
| Fx: |
64(03)3255707 |
| Mb: |
640274488133 |
|
22 Sumner Rd, Lyttleton, South Island, 8120, New Zealand
Contact: Kathy Gillatt
Gay Friendly Apartment
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
90-120 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Check, Trav Checks |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
10% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS |
| General Disc: |
10% 7+ days |
| Travel Agents: |
10%, Ask for details |
|
| Self Catering Aparts Unbelievable Habour Views: three serviced apartments with incredible harbour views within very friendly (funky) village close to Chch International Airport but so much more interesting than Chch to stay in. Rates per couple
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |

| Ph: |
0064 33124382 |
| Fx: |
0064 33124382 |
|
74 Bush Rd, Oxford, South Island, 7495, New Zealand
Contact: Shirley & John
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
130-150 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, MC |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
|
| Relax, Unwind in Rural Peaceful Setting: Set on 6 acres of elevated rural land nestled close to Oxford foothills, our quality accommodation is warm and inviting. Our aim is to make you feel welcome and cater for your individual requirements so that you leave with happy memories of Hielan House and Oxford. Located just off Scenic Route 72, spa, sauna, internet, ensuites 180m off road.
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |

| Ph: |
64 03 3198523 |
| Mb: |
64 027 432 6906 |
|
21 Port Robinson Rd, Port Robinson, South Island, 7383, New Zealand
Contact: David & John
Gay Owned Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
150-175 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Trav Checks |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
5% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS. 3 night min |
| General Disc: |
10% 1 week+ |
| Travel Agents: |
No |
|
| Organic Eco-Positive Coastal Clifftop Retreat: The Port is a clifftop lodge with sweeping sea views north up the coast and east to the horizon. We have a large organic vegetable garden which, is there for your use while staying our free range chickens make your organic breakfast eggs every morning. Guests will be asked to plant a tree to help offset their carbon travel miles.
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
Bergli Hill Farmstay |
Teddington |
|

| Ph: |
64-3-3299118 |
| Fx: |
64-3-3299118 |
| Mb: |
0274-829-410 |
|
265 Charteris Bay Rd, Teddington, South Island, 8971, New Zealand
Contact: Rowena MacGill & Max Dorfliger
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
85-150 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, MC |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
No |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
10% |
|
| Log house, Views of Crater Rim and Harbour: 100 acre farm with forests and animals. Self built log house with handmade furniture. Woolcrafts from our sheep and alpacas.
|
|
|
Kavanagh House |
Winchester |
|

| Ph: |
64 3 6156150 |
| Fx: |
64 3 6159694 |
|
State Highway 1, Winchester, South Island, 8750, New Zealand
Contact: Killian & Juliearna Kavanagh
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Gay Men, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight
| Low-Hi/Nt: |
195-295 New Zealand Dollar |
| High Season: |
Same Year Round |
| Payment: |
Cash, Visa, MC, Amex, Diners |
| Purple Roofs Disc: |
10% - Mention PURPLE ROOFS at booking |
| General Disc: |
No |
| Travel Agents: |
20%, phone for verification |
|
| Boutique Lodge & Restaurant: Kavanagh House provides accommodation for the discerning traveller. A wonderfully romantic setting with opulent en suite bedrooms with private verandas overlooking the rose garden, pastureland and mountains. The Rococo room has hand painted ceilings, claw bath and Queen size bed. The New York room boasts a spa bath, double shower, four poster king size bed and a fireplace.
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
Towanda Women Motorcycle Tours |
Amberley, South Island, New Zealand |
|

| Ph: |
6433149097 |
| Fx: |
6433149087 |
|
36B Grierson Ave, Amberley, South Island, 7481, New Zealand
Contact: Tina Hartung
Lesbian Owned Tour Operator
Lesbian Straight
| Destinations: |
New Zealand, Australia, Alaska, Norway, Tuscany |
| Services: |
Lodging Car Rental Tours Vacation Planning |
| Specialties: |
Students |
|
| Women only motorcycle tours (guided, semi-guided or unguided) through New Zealand, Australia, Norway and Italy. Guided tours through the magnificent beauty of New Zealand in groups of 3-5 women is our speciality. Tours of 10 to 20 days including all accommodations in charming b&b and holiday villas, motorcycle hire, airport pick-up, personalised service, great bunch of women.
|
|
|
|
At Purple Roofs, we list thousands of gay friendly and gay owned accommodations, and yours could be next. If your accommodations welcome the LGBT community, add them here.
Join our maillist and get our monthly email newsletter and specials newswire free:
If we know about any local gay travel events in Christchurch and Canterbury, we'll list them here.
New Zealand Bed & Breakfast Turns Away Lesbian CoupleMay 11th, 2013Yet another bed and breakfast turning away a same sex couple - this one in New Zealand. Gay Star News reports:
The Pilgrim Planet Lodge in Whangarei turned away Jane Collison, 30, and Paula Knight, 45, on Tuesday after telling them that only a room with single beds was available despite their having booked a room with... read_moreGay Travel: Exploring New ZealandMay 1st, 2013New Zealand just passed full marriage equality at a national level. Now Joseph Pedro checks out this very gay friendly South Pacific country. Passport Magazine reports:
I'm curving along a snake-like road through New Zealand. My arms are wrapped tightly around a Hells Angels-type biker who, over the course of one hour, I've learned to trust with... read_moreGay Travel: A "Down Under" AdventureApr 22nd, 2013This is my first blog posting so hopefully the excitement and thrill of the subject overcompensates for my as-yet-to-be fully honed blogging skills. My partner and I spent 3 amazing weeks in New Zealand and Australia this winter. A dream come true trip to two places right at the top of my bucket list!
We own a bed &... read_more Sep 27th, 2010"Did the earth move for you?" became the most popular joke in Christchurch . It moved for us all. It shook, rocked and rolled us as we clung to the nearest man or door frame if you hadn't got lucky that night It was 4.35am on 4th September 2010. I had two guests from Auckland at my B&B, Christchurch Gaystay .... read_more
|
|