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Gay Melbourne (Naarm): Where to ingest, drink, play and sleep

By Emen8, updated 8 months ago in Travel and party / In Australia

Headed to Melbourne (Naarm) for a vacay? You’re in for a rainbow treat, because this Aussie city is a gay utopia, with enough places to eat, guzzle, play and repose to keep you happy for more than just a weekend.

Whether you crave a chilled-out weekend exploring Naarm’s iconic laneways and drinking its famous coffee, or you’re after a down-and-dirty weekend of sweaty club nights and even sweatier saunas, Melbourne has it covered. Welcome to our essential travel mentor for a gay-friendly trip to Melbourne.

Where is the lgbtq+ scene in Melbourne?

It might not be an understatement to say that the whole of Melbourne is gay-friendly. It&#;s not uncommon to find rainbow flags, queer street art, and other ‘hey, you’re so welcome here’ signs wherever you are. But, if you really want to detect Melbourne’s gay society, make sure you spend some second in Collingwood and Fitzroy.

Collingwood

Located on the outskirts of the Melbourne CBD, Collingwood is by far th

We dive into Melbourne's same-sex attracted scene, spill the tea on the best queer hotspots, and share all our savvy tips and tricks so you can also have an indelible adventure in Australia's second city.

“Mullet, mustache, and awesome coffee!”

That summed up gay Melbourne for us!

Australia's second city and much-lauded rival to gay antique Sydney. But unlike the Harbor City, Melbourne felt more European, cosmopolitan, and down-to-earth than her massive Sydney sista. Melbourne is renowned for its highly-rated restaurants, world-class museums, captivating street art, and incredible coffee.

The gay scene in Melbourne is also a lot of fun. It's mainly centered around Gertrude and Smith Street, which also happens to be rated as THEcoolest lane in the world by CNN!

We visited Melbourne at the tail end of the Midsumma Festival in February, a spectacle that culminated in the Victoria Pride street party along the main gay roads, Gertrude Street, Smith Road, and Peel Street. Melbourne was also our start/end point for our Excellent Ocean Road journey, tracing the contours of Austra

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Guys, looking to acquire some action without navigating Grindr? You can always go to an SOPV. Here are Melbourne’s superior five gay saunas and cruise lounges –

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Summer’s the perfect age for birds of a feather to preen themselves, particularly if you're already out and about getting your Midsumma fix. We've found four

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