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New Zealand entices LGBTQ+ travellers with its majestic natural wonders, fascinating Maori culture, progressive values and luxury amenities. Here, LGBTQ travellers can discover both indulgence and adventure on a luxury gay holiday to New Zealand.
You can make your gay New Zealand holiday as luxurious as you like. Bespoke private tours incorporate outdoor adventures like helicopter hikes on glaciers with indulgent stays at secluded boutique hotels focused on guest relaxation through couples' spa treatments, stargazing from private hot tubs, and tranquil garden strolls.
Unwind amid Marlborough wine country, tasting award-winning vintages at LGBTQ-owned vineyards before dining on farm-to-table culinary creations.
Discover the dramatic geothermal pools and Maori rock carvings of Rotorua before escaping to a luxurious hilltop lodge overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the breathtaking Southern Alps.
Or take a private luxury cruise through Milford Sound to see native penguins, dolphins, seals and whales up close. New Zealand invites you to craft diverse bespoke gay holidays as unique as you are, from heli-biking pristine wilderness to world-class wine tasting to cruising Doubtful Sound's serene fjords.
At Out Of Office, we specialise in combining inclusive service with exclusive travel experiences, but you can find non-LGBTQ+ specific information on travel in New Zealand by visiting our New Zealand destination page.
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New Zealand is considered one of the world’s most LGBTQ-friendly countries, with progressive laws and welcoming attitudes in cities like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide since 2013. This all makes it a great pick for a luxury gay holiday.
The Kiwi emphasis on openness, community and fairness means LGBTQ+ travellers can fully be themselves without fear of discrimination. While rural areas remain conservative, travellers stick to New Zealand’s progressive urban hubs where diversity is intrinsic to everyday life.
Annual pride festivals in main cities provide lively celebrations of diversity and equality. There’s also plenty of gay bars and clubs to explore, with drag shows a-plenty.
Of course, New Zealand is also a breathtaking destination for lovers of lush landscapes. You’ll find views here that you’ll remember forever. Whether you’re after adventure or relaxation, you’ll find it on a New Zealand gay holiday.
New Zealand dazzles those on a gay holiday with its diversity, from fascinating Māori culture to awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Hike past pristine lakes and peaks through verdant national parks like Tongariro and Fiordland. Relax at a luxury vineyard lodge before indulging in fine wine tasting and farm-to-table dining.
Explore the dramatic geothermal phenomenon of Rotorua including geysers, bubbling mud pools and hot springs. Kayak remote Milford Sound’s mystical fjords as waterfalls cascade down sheer cliffs around you.
Try heli-biking forest trails before soaking in the healing mineral waters of natural hot springs. Learn about indigenous traditions through Aboriginal handicrafts, songs, dances and storytelling.
Progressive cities like Auckland and Wellington also offer cool urban energy and art paired with laidback Kiwi vibe.
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