Sydney is a very friendly and liberal city, mostly know for the great weather, the Opera House and Surfer Dudes.
The city has a vibrant gay nightlife, mainly concentrated at Oxford Street. There you will find many gay bars and clubs that cater to all ages and tastes. To relax, just go to one of the many beautiful beaches, like famous Bondi Beach or the more gay Obelisk and Lady Jane Beaches.
The gay bars with a dark touch. You can go for just a beer or cruise a little more.
Gay cruise clubs
Curious about the local gay sauna? Check here for places, their facilities and best hours to go.
Gay saunasSydney is the gay capital of the Southern Hemisphere. The city has a vibrant gay nightlife, mainly concentrated at Oxford Street. There you will find many gay bars and clubs that will keep you drinking an dancing all night long.
Go Sydney if you want to experience the New Year on a hot summer night. The fireworks on Harbour Bridge are a must see. Later on the parties take place at regular gay places.
Most of the action takes place around Oxford street (map). This is also the city centre, with the main shopping streets nearby. Most places are on walking distance from there. See our hotel map for central hotels or visit our hotel and apartments page for recommendations
Sydney hotel recommendations
100+ rooms
Sydney CBD
180+ rooms
Sydney CBD
70+ rooms
Adina
Surry Hills
240+ rooms
Pullman Hotels and Resorts
Sydney CBD
270+ rooms
Woolloomooloo
240+ rooms
Meriton Suites
Sydney CBD
The famous gay street is Oxford Street. Here you find popular bars like Stonewall Hotel. Note that the word Hotel is used for bars as well, you cannot actually sleep at these places :-)
The most popular gay club in Sydney is the Arq on Oxford street. The biggest gay parties are held during the Mardi Gras festival.
Venues with 'sex on premisses' in Sydney are not allowed to serve any alcohol. There are some cruise clubs and popular saunas. Sydney Sauna is located on Oxford Street. The big sauna for in the weekend is 357 / City Steam.
Sydney is also very well know for it's popular beaches. Like famous Bondi Beach or the more gay Obelisk Beach and Lady Jane Beaches.
Melbourne is the 2nd city of Australia and quite different from Sydney.
710 km from Sydney
Melbourne guide
Brisbane mixes sunshine, culture, and a compact gay nightlife scene. Days are for riverside walks, galleries, and day trips, while nights focus on bars and clubs in Fortitude Valley. Pride in September adds extra color. A laid-back city that balances outdoor life with LGBTQ+ energy.
730 km from Sydney
Brisbane guide
