Australia
Australia is one of the most LGBTQI+-friendly countries in the world. Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2017, and strong federal anti-discrimination protections exist across sexual orientation and gender identity.
3 destinations
Australia
Brisbane
Queensland's sunny capital is a gateway to the Bingham Cup and home to a warm, welcoming LGBTQI+ community centred on Fortitude Valley and New Farm.
Very safe LGBTQI+ scene
Australia
Melbourne
Australia's cultural capital and one of the world's most LGBTQI+-friendly cities, with a thriving scene across Prahran, Collingwood, and Fitzroy.
Very safe LGBTQI+ scene
Australia
Sydney
Home to Mardi Gras and the vibrant Oxford Street scene, Sydney is Australia's LGBTQI+ capital — warm, welcoming, and unapologetically queer.
Very safe LGBTQI+ scene