This contemporary 77 room boutique hotel is located in the heart ofAustralia’s gateway city,Sydney, right on the doorstep of cafés, restaurants, shopping and central to all landmark tourist attractions and the city’s CBD. A hotel dedicated to the needs of the leisure and corporate traveller alike.

With a blend of sophisticated elegance and modern beauty, the Diamant’s contemporary accommodations are matched only by spectacular views, world-class amenities, unrivalled location and our radiant fusion of professional and personalised service.

GALTA Member: #474

Situated on 200 acres of beautiful Williams River country at the gateway to World Heritage Wilderness of Barrington Tops.

With onsite restaurant and swimming pool, Carriageway offers a variety of unique air conditioned accommodation options including train carriages, spa suites, private cottages and grand historic homestead. 2 hours from Sydney North.

GALTA Member: #386

Meriton Serviced Apartments – Parramatta is situated on the banks of the Parramatta River walking distance from the city centre and many corporate headquarters. Consisting of 202 fully self-contained furnished apartments in a variety of configurations including studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments.

Our serviced apartments bring all the comforts of your own home with the added touches that you need from a hotel without the fuss. Added facilities include an indoor pool, spa, sauna and gym plus various landscaped barbecue areas to enjoy.

Luxurious oversized apartments have a kitchen (studios have kitchenettes), and a separate laundry, which includes clothes washer, dryer, iron and ironing board. The apartments are also fully air-conditioned and most have opening windows and balconies to allow for fresh air.

GALTA Member: #488

Self contained cottage on rural property 30 minutes south of Byron Bay. Lush 8 acres with running creek for swimming and relaxing.

Romantic stay for couples with beautiful pavilion on creek where you can BBQ and drink wine in complete privacy.

GALTA Member: #438

Positioned in the heart of Sydney, close by The Rocks, The Observatory Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore Australia’s most vibrant city.

This Orient-Express urban retreat is known for its tranquil, boutique atmosphere, yet offers easy access to Sydney Harbour Bridge and big city action.

The many highlights of a stay include a pampering session in its Day Spa, high tea in its Globe Bar and innovative dining in its celebrated Galileo restaurant.

GALTA Member: #455

Meriton Serviced Apartments – Bondi Junction is located in the prestigious eastern suburbs of Sydney situated high in Bondi Junction ensuring spectacular views of the city and harbour.

Oversized apartments offer fully equipped kitchen, separate laundry, which includes clothes washer, dryer, iron & ironing board. Within the property is resort style pool, spa, sauna and gym as well as tennis courts.

This property is also a stone’s throw away from the world famous Bondi Beach – an energetic walk down Bondi Road or a 5-minutes bus trip. In fact, with the bus/train interchange right on our doorstep it’s only minutes to Sydney’s CBD, Edgecliff, Double Bay, Kings Cross, Bronte and Coogee Beaches or to Watsons Bay.

GALTA Member: #488

Meriton Serviced Apartments – Campbell Street is centrally located in the Haymarket precinct – the gateway to Chinatown. Ideally positioned, we are opposite the Capitol Theatre and just moments from Paddy’s Markets, Sydney Entertainment Centre and Central Station.

This property of 40-levels offers 247 apartments including studio, 1 and 2 bedroom configurations. Guest facilities will include indoor headed lap pool, spa, sauna and workout facilities. Onsite, guests will have the added convenience of an al-fresco style cafe and a selection of local restaurants offering meal delivery – directly to your apartment.

Explore the vibrant nightlife of Chinatown’s shops and restaurants or wonder into World Square and beyond – an ideal place to stay for business and leisure if your focus is on comfort and value.

GALTA Member: #488

Stroll down Oxford Street to the nightlife of Darlinghurst with bright lights, an assortment of restaurants & cafes, pubs, nightclubs & bars.

This award winning historic Boutique Hotel **** on Queen Street is a grand Victorian residence (c1870) with 36 ensuited rooms and a fully licensed restaurant-bar.

Located at the gateway to the antiques & art galleries Sydney Soho district. The Hughenden sits amongst the largest expanse of colonial Victorian architecture in Australia. Associated with Australia’s first philosopher, The Hughenden retains its heritage with its black marble fireplaces, grand staircase, the dungeon, the Reading Room and even servants’ bells.

Your pet can come on holidays with you at The Hughenden. Centennial Park is just opposite – where your pet are free to enjoy the park. Centennial Parklands boasts beautifully manicured gardens, natural wildlife reserves, ponds & forests, offering a unique national park for visitors to explore.

The Hughenden bridges the colorful lifestyle of Oxford Street – Paddington ~ Darlinghurst and the more leisurely style of Woollahra with its turn-of-the century taverns, quaint village shoppes, exclusive galleries and the arts. Regular art exhibitions & literary events are part of the experience at The Hughenden.

Stay at The Hughenden & enjoy a la carte dining in The Conservatory, The Forecourt on Queen or organise your private dining room.

Wander through its corridors & discover the history of another era.

All tariffs include cooked breakfast served in The Conservatory where guests enjoy reading the newsprint of the day.

Tariffs from $128 ~ Bed & Breakfast, from $158 ~ Dinner Bed & Breakfast.

FREE CALL No:1800 64 24 32

GALTA Member: # 33

Alumni Travel conducts international tours for travellers who want a genuine cultural immersion. Over twenty tours conducted annually to places like Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Italy, Turkey, China, South America and Cuba.

Group sizes are small, arrangements flexible, and you receive our complimentary newsletter.

Alumni Travel is gay friendly. Come and join the Alumni Travel family.
GALTA member: #35

CoastOut is the Coffs Coast’s premiere Gay, Lesbian and friends Festival! It is also the FIRST Beach Festival in the country of its kind.

CoastOut is an art, sport, and cultural festival. Experience Coffs Harbour and all its natural beauty!

GALTA Member: #441

Meriton Serviced Apartments are leading the way in affordable hotel-style apartment accommodation. We offer fully furnished and daily serviced apartment accommodation in Sydney, Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.

GALTA Member: #488

Originally built as a gentleman’s chambers in 1926 and once home to actors, painters, dancers and writers, Regents Court now offers boutique accommodation in one of Sydney’s funkiest neighbourhoods.

Reminiscent of New York brownstones, the original 1920’s art deco style and character of the building has been retained and enhanced.

Today Regents Court evokes all the charm of a personalized inner city pad to experience the lifestyle of a local.

GALTA member: #474

Odyssey Travel is a not-for-profit organisation specialising in educational travel for the over 45s. Our fully escorted travel programs offer a unique opportunity for the discerning, mature adult to make the satisfying leap from tourist to traveller.

By adding a lively educational content to travel, we enhance the experience and create more meaningful memories.

Whether you explore the remote areas of central and northwest China; experience the Caucasus countries of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan; marvel at the wonders of South African; immerse yourself in the flora and fauna of the NSW south coast; or discover the culture and history of Europe, Ed-Ventures of discovery and learning with like-minded travellers lie ahead.

Visit: www.odysseytravel.com.au to see our full range of programs or call 1300 888 225 for your complimentary catalogue.

First thing to pack is an open mind!

GALTA Member: #439

8Hotels offer an eclectic collection of independently named boutique hotels defined by centralised management. 8Hotels was formed in 2004 with the single vision to create Australia’s finest privately owned boutique hotel collection.

At 8Hotels, our guests’ needs are not only met, but anticipated. Our staff are focused on delivering an intimate and authentic local experience where our guests are treated with courtesy, respect and warmth.

GALTA Member: #474

Small Group tours of Australia’s Iconic landmarks, from the depth of the Great Barrier Reef to the heights of Uluru, along the way enjoying all the wonderful and friendly gay life Australia has to offer.

We offer “Gayborhood” walking tours in Sydney as well as escorted private tours looking for all the hidden local treasures. Come join in on all the fun!

GALTA Member: #485

Whether you are looking for a 5 star hotel, a secluded cottage or city backpacker accommodation, Qbeds has an accommodation style to suit your needs.

The accommodation providers listed on Qbeds have taken an interest in the gay & lesbian market and strive to offer a safe and enjoyable environment for all travellers.

GALTA Member: #357

Apeche specialise in conducting mystery customer reviews.  This can be done by way of auditing the service delivery on the telephone, navigate an organisations website and by discreetly visiting the business premises to evaluate staff interaction, cleanliness and quality control.  These types of reviews are very affordable and can be completed individually or as a package.

Mystery guest findings….

• are highly effective in gauging service levels
• tests if training has been a success
• assess brand implementation and adherence
• can even be utilised to address transactional concerns

Apeche produce a detailed comprehensive report that provides valuable insight into your business and ultimately a competitive advantage.  Please contact us today to discuss how Apeche and your business can begin to work together to help achieve ongoing customer loyalty.

GALTA Member: #397

A boutique mountain retreat in the stunning Snowy Mountains’ Kosciuszko National Park, The Denman Hotel is perfectly positioned in the heart of Thredbo Village and offers the best in personal service and discerning hotel accommodation.

The Denman is home to ‘The Old Pool’ restaurant, the village’s favourite cocktail bar – ‘Après Bar’, and Thredbo’s only full day spa.

With breathtaking mountain views, The Denman is also an outstanding conference hotel and wedding reception venue.

GALTA Member: #474

We run the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras as well as other events of pride and celebration.

GALTA Member: #456

A 145,000 acre working sheep, cattle and wheat station next to Mungo National Park and within the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area.

Offering camping, budget and 4 star accommodation, catering and activities.

GALTA Member: # 430

HangglideOz offers tandem hang gliding (trial introductory flights) from Stanwell Park, located one hour south of Sydney. Operating since 1987, HangglideOz is a family-operated business with local instructors and staff. We operate year round.

Tony Armstrong, Chief Pilot and ex Australian freestyle champion, pioneered tandem hanggliding in Stanwell Park, and with 30 years experience, his flying expertise is second to none.

HangglideOz has an exemplary safety record and the team will ensure your introduction to hanggliding is not only safe but memorable.

GALTA Member: #468

Meriton Serviced Apartments – Pitt Street boasts 178 spacious apartments of impressive space and design in a variety of studio, one, two and three bedroom configurations. Located on the corner of Pitt and Bathurst Streets the property occupies a central position in the heart of Sydney.

Luxurious spacious apartments have a kitchen (studios have kitchenettes), and a separate laundry, which includes clothes washer, dryer, iron and ironing board. The apartments are also fully air-conditioned and most have opening windows and balconies to allow for freshair.

Conveniently within walking distance to most business including the financial precinct of Martin Place. Also only moments to Hyde Park, State Theatre, Darling Harbour, World Square and Chinatown. The world famous Queen Victoria Building is just around the corner and is full of inspired shopping and eating options.

GALTA Member: #488

Luxury Houseboat Hire is an easy two and a half hour drive north of Sydney. Relax as you cruise the unspoilt wilderness of the freshwater Myall Lakes.

For weary travellers we invite you to stay at the marina in this self-contained accommodation for the same price as a motel.

GALTA Member: #410

Specialises in tour services to Vietnam and Indochina from Australia. Our services include air ticketing, hotel reservations, land packages and other travel related services. We provide both group and individual packages to all the wonders of Indochina. Our goals are to be a leading provider of travel services to Indochina by offering high quality tours and services and to encourage more Australian people to experience the excitement and diversity of the region.

Travel Agent license. No 2TA 5524

GALTA Member: #168

Absolutely Stunning 4 1/2 Stars on the Water just 1 hour flight from Sydney or drive from the Gold Coast on beautiful Richmond River in heart of Ballina, land of the Tropical Fruits.

3 Restaurants, free gym and outdoor pool, open 24 Hours. Beaches, Whales, great food or nothing at all. Hotel Spa Rooms or 1 or 2 bedroom suites. Be surprised.

GALTA Member: #433

A luxury rental, totally secluded, within easy reach of the beach and restaurants. 4 hours north of Sydney. 4 hours south of Brisbane. Seven minuted to the lovely village of Woolgoolga (Woopi).

Very pet friendly, including horses. 17 acres of glorious rainforest/koala habitat, next to waterfalls, flora and fauna reserve and Wedding Bells State Forest.

GALTA Member: #425

In print since 1990, Queensland Pride (Queensland – monthly), SX (Sydney – weekly), MCV (Melbourne – weekly), Blaze (Adelaide – fortnightly), AXN (for gay/bi males, monthly) Cherrie (for lesbian/bi women, monthly) and the SX, MCV, Blaze and QLD Pride Compacts (pocket annuals) are Australia’s most desirable free, full gloss news-zines targeting the gay, lesbian and fashion-conscious communities.

Whether it’s the very latest news, metro-culture, fashion, entertainment, reviews, clubbing news or culture, Evolution publications cover it with humour and a lively edge, making these magazines a must-read cover-to-cover. Combined, these titles boast the highest distribution and widest reach of any free gay publications in Australia.

We are the proud sponsors of: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Sydney Leather Pride, DTPM Sydney, Homesexual Parties, Bank Hotel Sundays, Melbourne Pride March, The ALSO Foundation’s Red Raw, Melbourne Queer Film Festival, ChillOut Festival, Melbourne Rainbow Band, and the Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Chorus.

GALTA Member: #466

Hotel Ibis World Square is in the heart of Sydney, within easy walking distance of Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and Chinatown. The hotel features 166 rooms and is convenient to the Monorail, Sydney Lightrail and Central Station.

GALTA Member: # 299

The mission of our Company is to be the pre-eminent provider of news and information for and about the Australian gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, intersex and queer communities and to educate the broader community on the issues facing these groups.

GALTA Member: #428

Formerly an exclusive celebrity haunt, the Altamont has been repositioned to meet the demands of the independent budget traveller, both business and leisure and developed a reputation for quality, outstanding value and truly genuine hospitality.

The unique and evolutionary nature of the current Eight Hotels Australia collection was modelled on the tranquil ambience that is the Altamont.

Set amid an 1830′s mansion in the heart of Darlinghurst, incorporating modern additions featuring customized Indonesian room furniture, internal courtyards and a spectacular roof-top garden, the discrete Altamont has been host to some of the world’s most famous and infamous personalities.

GALTA Member: #474

The Kirketon Hotel stands for inner city oasis of cool comfort, boutique service and great value. The newly transformed Kirketon showcases a comfortable design experience replacing the hotel’s minimalist history with contemporary elegance.

Renowned for discreet and personal service, we welcome you to experience the genuine warmth and charm of our professional team whose prime objective is to satisfy your every desire.

GALTA Member: #474

Out Travel’ is gay owned and operated and is a full-service boutique travel agency specializing in lesbian and gay travel but open for everyone!

With a wealth of knowledge on a vast range of destinations, and over 30 years combined experience, we can provide innovative and individual travel catering to all budgets.

We are committed to providing exceptional and personalized service, aware of the gay travellers needs, and are a great resource for planning a complete holiday.

We book both International and domestic flights, accommodation, car hire, tours, cruises, insurance, last minute deals and can help with visas. We are a part of the community and in the neighbourhood so pop in and see us or call 02 8667 3336 and speak to one of our friendly staff.

Gay owned and operated.

Galta member # 310

Nestled in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, this intimate 36 room boutique hotel is located on the doorstep ofSydney’s iconicHyde Parkand central to the best shopping, dining and entertainment districts.

Park8 offers an oasis of comfort, space and tranquillity. Interiors are inspired by Sydney’s natural surrounds which resonate throughout the spacious guest rooms & lofts and feature modern luxury amenities fused with old world charm.

Experience the highest level of discreet and personalised service and the genuine warmth and care of our professional team.

GALTA Member: #474

Meriton Serviced Apartments – Kent Street positions you in the heart of the city with an impressive 430 apartments consisting of studio, one, two and three bedroom configurations all with luxury finishes.

The oversized fully equipped apartments designed for living will allow for the most comfortable stay in apartment accommodation in Sydney. Each apartment has a kitchen (studios have kitchenettes), and a separate laundry, which includes clothes washer, dryer, iron and ironing board. The apartments are also fully air-conditioned and most have opening windows and balconies to allow for fresh air.

Here all the nightlife and entertainment options are so close you will really need to stay an extra night with so much to do. We are situated right in the Spanish Quarter and a minutes’ walk from Chinatown. With one of the many lively pubs or bars so close the action never stops as there is always something new to see and discover.

GALTA Member: #488

Partners Andreas and Stephen welcome you to join them at their homestead for a jolly, gay old time. The bed and breakfast/ café /vineyard offers a warm, welcoming, gay-friendly environment where you are able to wind-down with a glass of wine overlooking views of Mount Canobolas.

Experienced chef Andreas will cook up a storm in the kitchen using quality, local produce, while Stephen entertains you with his knowledge of the wines and tales of gay yester-year. They will even throw in a hot houseboy for good measure. So come join us at Nyrang homestead for a true food and wine experience.

GALTA Member: #472

Located in the heart of Sydney’s entertainment and theatre district, the Pensione Hotel Sydney is centrally located and like no other.

Set behind a beautiful Heritage-listed façade, the Pensione Hotel offers boutique interiors, breathtaking hospitality and incomparable value for money.

Featuring all the desired hotel amenities, with warm and inviting staff that have a great knowledge of the local area, the Pensione is perfectly suited as a base to explore Sydney.

GALTA Member: #474