Travel and Leisure

Sydney has won numerous travel awards as a popular and rewarding city to visit.  A Gay vacation to Sydney Australia is no exception. The attitude of the locals is tolerant and generally gay friendly making it the prime destination in the Southern Hemisphere. Combine this with the natural beauty and the cultural attractions – Sydney is a winner.

The Gay and Lesbian community is very active in the city. But the most famous event is the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. This is party central and the event has general popular appeal. Many non homosexual Sydneysiders stand along the parade route to enjoy the fun atmosphere.

Beaches are everywhere around Sydney. A short ride across the harbor is the Manly area with it’s surf beach and laid back way of Life. There are a wide choice of beaches that are good for swimming and surfing or just lying back and improving your tan. If you want to find naturalist beaches there are four in the area just to the North of Sydney.

The food side of life is well catered for and is complemented by a great cafe culture. The balmy to hot temperatures make outdoor dining possible and there is nothing better than sipping a glass of wine watching the water or people going by.

The main gay district of Sydney is centered around Oxford Street; affectionately know as the pink stip. Here there are many gay friendly bars and clubs and a wide range of shopping opportunities from start up designers to the much more high end range of shopping options.

Gay travel to Sydney, Australia should be on your list of travel destinations. Whether you want to attend the Mardi Gras, or sample some of the food or beaches the options are endless. Sydney is also a great starting place to explore the rest of the vast continent of Australia.

Or you might consider a very different destination in the Southern hemisphere: Gay travel to Brazil is gaining popularity, as well.