What's on in Lesbian Wellington

Occasional drinks & dinner at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki

Held on the third Friday (usually) of the month at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki.
Next: Friday 21^st August from 5.30 pm

Please email sallystable@lesbian.net.nz by Thursday 16^th to register (and let Sally know if you decide to cancel).

Creatives & Coffee

A Wellington-based group of crafters - knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, ceramicists, and other types of artists. They meet once a month, alternating between Wellington City and Petone, usually on the first or second Saturday, and have a coffee and a chat. Some take their crafts along, others don't - it's up to you! More info on facebook

Next event Saturday 22^nd August, 11am-2pm @ the War Memorial Library in Lower Hutt ... facebook event page

Polari  - Fantabulosa!

Polari is a queer inclusive cocktail party held at a different style-y bar in Wellington, usually on a Friday. Keep an eye on the facebook page for more info.

• Friday 28^th August 5:30pm @ Leroy's Bar 2 Plimmer Steps - facebook event page

Wellington Racqueteers Tākatapui Wāhine night

Next: Friday 4^th September 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, with a basic skills training court and social games court/s. The cost is $10 plus $5 racquet hire if necessary. More info on the facebook event page. Register to attend by emailing wgtnracqueteers@gmail.com. This event is usually held the first Friday of the month.

Lesbian coming out meet-up

Saturday 19^th September 2-4pm @ LILAC Lounge, level 2, 187 Willis St.

A event hosted at LILAC for women who have recently come out, or are thinking about coming out as lesbian, to meet in a relaxed and supportive social environment. Pass it on - let your friends know!
Held every second month on the third Saturday of the month.

LILAC  - Wellington's Lesbian Library

LILAC is a lending library for lesbians 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:

• Thursdays 11 am-2 pm
• Saturdays 11 am-2 pm

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.

Lesbian Overland and Café Club

The Overlanders toddled off into the sunset ... to join the Wellington Wanderers in 2024.

The Lesbian Overland and Café Club was a social walking group for lesbians and their women friends. The first Overlanders walk was in November 1990; it continued on from the Lesbian Tramping Club which had it's first outing on 12 March 1988 - a walk to Butterfly Creek in the hills behind Eastbourne ... the Overlanders went there a few times as well. The final Overlanders walk was at Hemi Matenga, Waikanae in April 2024 ... more on the Overlanders page.

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.