In this week’s gateway:

• At the heart of an exceptional 200-hectare marine reserve, just 20 minutes by boat from Noumea, is Escapade Island Resort. A day trip for outstanding water activities like stand-up paddling, jetskiing and snorkelling, or an overnight stay or two in the romantic bungalows is a must when you go to New Caledonia.
• Big Gay Out, Auckland, New Zealand
• Midsumma, Melbourne, Australia
• Bleach Surfing the Fringe, Gold Coast, Australia
• Mardi Gras, Sydney, Australia
• Dream Yacht Charter, Australia, New Caledonia and French Polynesia
• Tory Lodge, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

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In this week’s gateway:

• Chandra Luxury Villas are just a 5 minute walk from Ku de ta and Gado (famous for sunset cocktails) – and only 2 km to the nearest gay club.
• Australian Tennis Open – Melbourne, Australia
• Midsumma – Melbourne, Australia
• Bleach* Surfing the Fringe – Gold Coast, Australia
• The Big Gay Out – Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
• Baystay B&B – Bay of Islands, New Zealand

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In this week’s gateway:

• Moana Vista is a cosy, romantic, tuscan inspired bed and breakfast overlooking Oneroa Bay and the Hauraki Gulf.
• Midsumma – Melbourne, Australia
• Out in the Square -Wellington, New Zealand
• NZ Walks

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Big Gay Out Retreat Set in Wilsons Abel Tasman Natonal Park in New Zealand April 13-15, 2012

Craig Wilson of Wilsons Abel Tasman has designed an exclusive gay retreat on his slice of paradise on the South Island. He calls the weekend experience “The Big Gay Out”. More information

Gay Gold Coast Sets Sail with Hello Sailor Cruise & Party – 16 October

Hello Sailor! is an exclusively gay cruise and tropical island party set to sail from Marina Mirage to South Stradbroke Island on 16 October.
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Bay of Penty Pride – 10 December

The first annual Bay Pride Festival will be held in Rotorua on December 10th, with the diverse LGBT community coming together to celebrate pride in the Bay of Plenty region. More information

Pink Power on Powder

As the weather turns wonderfully wintry downunder, thoughts turn to where to find the best snow fields this side of the equator. There are gay and lesbian ski clubs and social groups convening on the slopes in Australia and New Zealand in August. More information.

Dine somewhere new

Food and wine is an essential ingredient in any gourmet travel experience – whether that’s fine dining or casual outdoor meals, tasting at the cellar door, mingling with local producers at farmers markets, or an authentic Maori hangi, Kanak bougna or Aussie BBQ! More information.