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Leather and Lace
Queenstown 2025

Get ready for one of Winter Pride's biggest and most anticipated annual events – The Leather & Lace Party

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Leather and Lace Queenstown 2025

Get ready for one of Winter Pride's biggest and most anticipated annual events – The Leather & Lace Party.

  • Are you visiting Queenstown? Stay at the Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels, rated “Superb” by guests featuring fantastic decor, excellent service, and close to all of Queenstown's attractions and pride parties.

The Party

  • The Leather & Lace Party is a fun, hot, and inclusive event held during the annual Winter Pride festival.
  • Leather & Lace invites you to dress however makes you feel sexy. The spectrum is yours to play with; whether harnessed for the gods or wrapped in something soft and silky,
  • The event is an indulgent evening with the hottest dancers, sexiest drag acts and international guest DJs.
  • Leather & Lace runs from 9 pm until 3 am.
  • Spoil yourself and Stay close to the venue at the Queenstown Park Hotel, a “Superb” rated boutique hotel with first-class facilities, luxurious rooms and just 5 minutes walk to the centre of town.

The Venue

  • Leather and Lace takes over the Queenstown Memorial Centre, an event space on 1 Memorial Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand, Right in the heart of the Central Business District.
  • The team at Leather and Lace will transform the venue into a dark and industrial theme to create an underworld where fetishes can run wild into the night.
  • Organisers take dressing up seriously! So get in the spirit, go hard, and dress loud & proud.
  • Check out the top hotels in the centre of Queenstown

Where to Stay?

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

The Rees Hotel,    Novotel,    Scenic Suites,    Copthorne Hotel

Gay Map of Queenstown

There is no noticeable gay neighborhood in Queenstown and the gay scene is not clustered around any specific streets or scene. While there is no distinct gayborhood in Queenstown, downtown is the urban hub, much like any other city. Everything is within walking distance, and there are several bars and restaurants in downtown.

377 Frankton Rd Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

The Rees Hotel & Apartments offers lakefront accommodation with private balconies and spectacular views. It features free WiFi and a free shuttle to the centre of Queenstown.

The stylish rooms and apartments at The Rees are equipped with LCD TVs. Some feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.

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88 Frankton Rd Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Copthorne Hotel is located in Queenstown, a 10-minute walk from the resort centre. This 4-star hotel offers spacious accommodation and great views over Lake Wakatipu and the mountains.

There are 85 modern guest rooms in total at the Copthorne Hotel. Choose between superior rooms with private courtyards or private balconies or the large 2-bedroom apartments, which have a spacious living area. Apartments have a lounge and a full kitchen.

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27 Stanley St Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Scenic Suites Queenstown is located in the resort of Queenstown. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the centre, yet its quiet, hillside location offers great views over the lake and mountains. Free on-site parking is available, subject to availability.

Guests can choose between the spacious superior rooms or the large suites which offer a separate living room and kitchen facilities.

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Marine Parade Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Novotel Queenstowns’ contemporary rooms offer a selection of spectacular alpine, garden and lake views. Each air-conditioned room features a private balcony and a flat-screen TV.

Novotel offers ski storage facilities, a spa pool, guest laundry and valet car parking. Guests can enjoy 30-minutes free WiFi in the lobby. In-room WiFi is available at an additional charge.

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62 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Located in the heart of Queenstown, close to shops, restaurants and bars, these self-catered apartments feature stunning lake and mountain views from private balconies. Each apartment at Heart of Queenstown has a fully equipped kitchen, air-conditioning, heating and a separate lounge area.

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9A Earl Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Most Central Accommodation in Queenstown!!! No Hills! features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This apartment features 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bath or shower.

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53 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Accommodation will provide you with a balcony, BBQ facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. There are private en suite bathrooms and laundry facilities. You can enjoy stunning lake and mountain views. Free WiFi access boasts barbecue facilities and a terrace

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50 Stanley Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Offering modern furnishings and stylish interiors, the penthouse apartment features a full kitchen with a double dishwasher, a fridge and a stove. It also comes with 3 separate bedrooms and a cosy lounge area with a fireplace. One private car park is located on the ground floor.

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Eureka Arcade, Searle Lane 11 Ballarat St Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Mixed cocktail bar nice place with good drinks

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28 Marine Parade Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

The Bathhouse is always a favourite spot to visit. Views are amazing, MIXED, Staff can be a bit hit or miss

The Bathhouse

Recommended Hotels in Queenstown By Booking

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We have chosen hotels in Queenstown that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars

The Rees Hotel
5 Star, Luxury

The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments
Booking.com
  • 5-Star, Lakefront, Private Balconies
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • LCD TVs, mountain views
  • Offers lakefront accommodation with stunning views, free shuttle to Queenstown, a luxurious stay

Novotel Lakeside
4 Star, Readers Choice

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Booking.com
  • 4-Star, Alpine, Lake Views
  • Close to the gay bars
  • Private balcony, flat-screen TV
  • Contemporary rooms, beautiful views, ski storage, spa pool, ideal for an adventurous & relaxing stay

Scenic Suites
4 Star, Great Value

Booking.com
  • 4-Star, Hillside Location, Lake Views
  • Close to the gay bars
  • Spacious rooms, mountain views
  • Quiet hillside location with lake and mountain views, close to centre, great for a tranquil retreat

Holiday Inn Express
4 Star, Location

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
Booking.com
  • 4-Star, Lake Views, Fire Pit Terrace
  • A short walk to the gay bars
  • Suites, lounge area, kitchenette
  • Overlooks Lake Wakatipu, offers breakfast, gym, sauna, ideal for a comfortable & scenic experience

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