What's on in Lesbian Wellington
Wellington Racqueteers Wāhine night
Friday 3rd May 6pm @ Badminton Wellington Centre, 1 Ruahine St., Hataitai
Calling all queer, lesbian, bi women, transwomen, non-binary and non-male identifying people! There is now a social badminton night designed for you. The cost is $10 plus $5 racquet hire if necessary. Register to attend by emailing wgtnracqueteers@gmail.com or check out their Facebook group Wellington Racqueteers. This event is usually held the first Friday of the month.
LILAC - Wellington's Lesbian Library
LILAC is a lending library for lesbians and queer women with a great selection
of books, DVDs and magazines. It is at level 2, 187 Willis Street (flat access
from the street, lift).
More info on the LILAC website at
lilac.lesbian.net.nz - try the TinyCat searchable catalogue.
LILAC is open:
- Wednesdays 5.30-7.30 pm
- Thursdays 11 am-2 pm
- Saturdays 11 am-2 pm
LILAC Book Group
- Wednesday 8th May, 6 - 7:30 pm
- featuring books by Stella Duffy ... more info on the Book Group's webpage
LILAC Book Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month (except January) in the LILAC Lounge level 2, 187 Willis Street (flat access from the street, lift). Tea and coffee are available and there may be bikkies. Come and join us to share a relaxing evening (re)discovering a range of lesbian literature.
Lesbian Overland and Café Club
The Lesbian Overland and Café Club is a social walking group for lesbians and their women friends. Young or not so young, we'd love you to join us. We choose walks from the Wellington region, alternating between Kapiti, Wellington, the Hutt Valley and sometimes the Wairarapa, starting and often finishing in a local café ... more ▶
Sunday 12th May: Butterfly Creek Days Bay/Eastbourne
A walk in the hills behind Eastbourne - a bit of uphill rewarded with fabulous sea and bush views. We'll go the long way - up from Days Bay, along the ridge track and then to the Creek for lunch. We can return by a different track before looking for a café. About 4 hours return including a leisurely lunch. Check the map of the East Harbour Regional Park.
Getting there: there be options ...
- East by West ferry departing Queens Wharf at 10:15am
- if the harbour is a tad choppy take the no. 83 bus departing Courtenay Place 9.44am then
via Manners, Willis, Lambton Quay, Wellington station stop E (9.55am), Petone and Lower Hutt (10.19am), or
- or catch the 10:05am Hutt train to Woburn Station - see below
We will meet at Williams Park in Days Bay ca. 10.50am.
Trip leader Ellen 027 2094004 - txt on Saturday to be picked up from Woburn station
Occasional drinks & dinner at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki
Held (usually) on the third Friday of the month at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki.
Next: Friday 17th May from 5.30 pm
Please phone Finns and add your [first] name to Sally’s table 04 292 8081 or email finnshotel2021@hotmail.com and book a seat at Sally's table.
Polari - Fantabulosa!
Polari is a queer inclusive cocktail party held at a different style-y bar in Wellington,
usually on a Friday, sometimes late in the month.
Keep an eye on the facebook page for more info.
Femmes & Thems comedy
Friday 14th June 8 pm @ The Fringe Bar
A fine line-up of women, non-binary, & gender non-conforming funny folk.
Featuring the best non-male performers on the comedy scene joining forces to
bring the funnies to your Friday nights!
Different line-up every month, something for everyone, produced by Wellington whirlwind
woman Creatif Kate.
More on eventfinda - tix without dinner $25 plus fee.
Kāpiti lesbians dining out
Potlucks are held on the Kāpiti Coast, usually on the first Saturday of the month. Lesbians from any area is welcome to attend - bring a mains or dessert to share, beverage of your choice. Singles and couples are welcome, as are visiting lesbians. The dates and venues are advertised via Leonie's email list.
LILAC has a Kāpiti service - bringing books, DVDs etc plus membership forms - to the monthly dinners so that women can join the library and borrow. Check the LILAC website for more information.
Planning a trip to New Zealand or an outdoor adventure
- Sidetracks women - guided outdoors adventures.
- Women's Adventures NZ - more outdoors adventures.
- Women Travel New Zealand - essential information for the woman traveller visiting New Zealand.
- New Zealand Awaits - small group trips and bespoke adventures.
Social media groups
- lgbtqi+ Out & About Wellington for letting non-straight women know what's on in Wellington and surrounds
- Wellington Rainbow Families
- Aotearoa New Zealand Queer Herstories
- Aotearoa NZ Lesbians Social Group - lots of chat ...
- LEZconnect NZ - a safe space for lesbians to share experiences, ask for advice and insight, chat and meet new people
- Rainbow Focus - social group organising activities (closed group - join to see content).
- Hutt/Wellington social group for lesbian & bisexual women
- Lemon Tea Wellington lesbian, bi & mtf trans dining and social group
- Stitch and Butch - a group of fun supportive queer folk who enjoy being crafty with yarn (while yarning craftily)
- LesbiansNZ
- Queer whānau building Pōneke - A Wellington based group for queer whānau of every kind. Have kids, dream of a family, dedicated Aunty, straight parents with queer kids and more
- Rainbow families NZ - a friendly forum for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents, prospective parents, and their families
- plus a list of LGBTQ groups on our Rainbow page