Gay neighborhood melbourne

The two adjacent suburbs are just north of the CBD and have a similar artsy, bohemian touch. Both have undergone gentrification in recent years with Fitzroy’s starting in the 80s and Collingwood’s still underway. Both are in hot demand and contain some of the most expensive rents in the city.

Narrow streets are lined with Victorian architecture housing everything from working-class pubs, bohemian cafes, op shops, art stores and survive music venues. The area also has a powerful queer representation with some of the city’s finest queer venues located in the area.

In fact, the area can be idea of as Melbourne’s male lover village. Giant rainbow flags are painted on the sidewalks along Smith highway, and there is growing selection of queer-interest bars, clubs and bookshops.

The appeal of the neighbourhood is not limited to locals. Timeout magazine has often sung the area's praises, including ranking Fitzroy as the #1 coolest neighbourhood in the land in its 2022 rankings.

For decades Collingwood and Fitzroy were known as working class areas - which is evident in the names of pubs The Workers Club, The Perseverance and The Builders Arms Hotel. The cheap rents attracted

Gay Melbourne (Naarm): Where to eat, drink, participate 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, beverage, play and sleep to keep you happy for more than just a weekend.

Whether you want 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 guide for a gay-friendly trip to Melbourne.

Where is the same-sex attracted 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 find Melbourne’s gay people, make sure you invest some time in Collingwood and Fitzroy.

Collingwood

Located on the outskirts of the Melbourne CBD, Collingwood is by far the gayest gaybourhood of them all. It’s home to some of the best gay attractions in

Gay Guide: Melbourne

A love letter from our (former) Marketing Manager to his place away from home.

I lived in Melbourne in 2015/16 on a Working Holiday Visa. I was 29, recently single and looking to escape The Excellent White North. I wanted to move somewhere beachy (Check!), urban (Check!), and gay (As I said: single. Check!). I fell head over Australian labor boots for the metropolis. In fact, if it weren’t for my visa’s pesky expiry date, I’d still be ordering smooth whites in Melbourne’s infinite cafes today. 

Anyhoo, here’s my personal gay guide to Melbourne. I’ve included the city’s basic layout, some good-to-know Aussie slang, and all the hidden gems you can handle from a city known for its hidden gems.

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Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods

A brief introduction to the city’s layout

From ritzy Prahran to beachy St. Kilda and even too-cool-for-school Brunswick, Melbourne is a town of neighbourhoods. While most visitors base themselves in the Central Business District (or CBD for short), the soul of this quirky capital is in her bountiful burbs. 

Regarding layout, the CBD is at the centre of everything. It hugs the snaking Yara River about 20 minutes inland via streetcar (

Looking to get some activity without having to navigate the apps? You can always go to a sex-on-premises venue. Melbourne is home to a couple of gay saunas and steam rooms, with many offering fun theme nights – often with playful names like Tight-Arse Tuesday or Bound Kink Evening to keep things spicy.

And just in case you still want to dabble on your fave pick-up apps, all of them also offer cyber lounges. Just remember to act safe.

Want more? Check out Melbourne's best nightclubs and gay bars.

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Where to have sex on premises in Melbourne

1. Wet On Wellington

Wet is one of Melbourne’s most popular saunas. Staggering distance from Collingwood's bars and restaurants, it’s busiest on Friday and Saturday nights. With its busy steam room, a cosy spa and sauna, bar and Greco-Roman decor downstairs, plus a

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