Misson Bay Auckland

The Auckland metropolitan area on the North Island is the largest and most populous urban area in the country. With a population of over 1.4 million residents, it can also claim the largest gay and lesbian community in the nation. Locals refer to the inner city district as The Gay Republic; it is comprised of Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay, St. Marys Bay, Parnell, Newmarket, Newton and Kingsland.

There’s more to New Zealand’s gatetway city than Queen Street…there’s a buzzing shopping strip called Newmarket, an eat street in Ponsonby, and a buzzing night life on K Street.

More information:

• Auckland stories
• Waiheke Island – Auckland Getaway

Rainbow Tourism Accredited Accommodation:

• Braemar on Parliament St B&B
• More accommodation

Bars, Clubs, Restaurants,Venues, Events:

• Big Gay Out – February
• Heroic Garden Festival – March
• Gay and lesbian venues, bars, clubs and restaurants

Rental Cars:

• Spaceship Campervan
• Rental Cars and Campervans

Tours and sightseeing:

• Stray Bus and Tours
• Sightseeing and activities