GALTA

Flashback: A short film from GALTA’s beginning

Nick — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:23:25 +0000

A big thank you to Brenton Smith for the time he has taken to not only dig up this footage, but also edit into digital for safe keeping. Watch a short clip from GALTA’s beginning. Sometimes the destination of gorgeous beaches, luxurious hotel rooms or sightseeing throughout Australia is only as a result of previous [...]

Record membership levels for GALTA

Nick — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:26:59 +0000

Gay and Lesbian tourism Australia (GALTA) have reported a 40% increase in membership levels over the past six months It is increasing evident that in order for the tourism industry to show their credentials of non-discrimination that membership of the National GLBT tourism body is the most productive way of registering their support according to [...]

Happy Mardi Gras!

Nick — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:25:40 +0000

Happy Mardi Gras! As Sydney prepares for the parade on Saturday, GALTA and our members wants to wish you a happy and safe Mardi Gras. While the parade is perhaps the best known part of Mardi Gras, it’s only one small piece of the festival, put together to create a unique (and colourful) fabric that [...]

Out In The Square (Wellington, NZ)

Nick — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:02:42 +0000

January 18 saw GALTA’s first big show at a fair day in Wellington, New Zealand, with GALTA Director Geoffrey Pfitzner and New Zealand rep Wally Cowin attending. The Wind blew our gazebo inside out on erection despite the help of OITS volunteers, we were forced to reduced operations to one table, making the collection of [...]

Party in Sydney, recover in paradise!

GALTA — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:00:11 +0000

It’s time to start working on that tan ready for 2013 Mardi Gras Recovery Week on the beaches of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Whether you are Gay, Lesbian, Bi or somewhere in-between, you deserve some R&R in paradise. Noosa is the place to be and be seen post Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival. Head [...]

Relax and rejuvenate at Lilianfels Blue Mountains

GALTA — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:24:31 +0000

Escape to one of the most accessible areas of unspoilt highland natural beauty in New South Wales and take advantage of Lilianfels’ Relax and Rejuvenate Package. From $1099 midweek and $1470 weekend per room 2 Nights Accommodation Package includes: • Overnight accommodation for two adults • Continental Breakfast in your room each morning • 2 [...]

Tasmanian bushfires impact tourism

GALTA — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:24:35 +0000

The early days of January 2013 saw several areas of Tasmania, in particular the Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur Area, affected by wild fires. Several tourism operations have been destroyed and others seriously affected. During the emergency, many tourists were trapped by the fires for several days, unable to reach their next booked accommodation, return [...]

Come hang with some wild bitches on Fraser

GALTA — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:25:44 +0000

If your idea of a great holiday is really getting away from it all and relaxing in a natural paradise, then salvation is close at hand on the world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island. A three-and-a-half hour drive or 40-minute flight north of Brisbane (with flight connections from major centres) transports you into an official [...]

New look for Hides Hotel Cairns

GALTA — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:50:41 +0000

Hides Hotel Cairns is a beautiful colonial, historical heritage listed property built in 1928 located in the centre of the Cairns Mall, which offers comfortable hotel and motel style accommodation. Here you are close to all that Cairns and the surrounding region has to offer. This has made Hides Hotel Cairns a popular choice for [...]

Ship Ahoy with the Carnival Spirit!

GALTA — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:06:53 +0000

Carnival Australia has partnered with GAY GLOBE to organize a Gay Group Cruise on Carnival Spirit departing Sydney on Tuesday 2 April 2013. The 9 night cruise visits magnificent New Caledonia and includes full day visits to Isle of Pines, Lifou Island, Mare and Noumea. This Pacific destination is made for an unforgettable cruise ship [...]