Cruise Clubs in New Zealand: Where to Go
From Auckland to Christchurch, this guide covers New Zealand’s key venues
New Zealand might not be known for its cruising, but if you know where to look, there are places across the country where men can meet men for casual, often anonymous fun. Whether you're into dark rooms, steam rooms, or social spaces that lead to something more, this article highlights some of the most popular venues for cruising in Aotearoa.
Auckland
Lateshift
Down the stairs, 25 Dundonald Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland
Hours: Mon: Closed, Tue: 7:00pm - 11:00pm, Wed - Thur: 7:00pm - Midnight, Fri - Sat: 7:00pm - 6:00am, Sun: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Website: www.lateshift.co.nz
Entry Fee: $25 Standard Entry (Discounts Available for Community Service Card, Gold Card, Students and Sunday 'Jack & Jocks' event.)
Centurian Sauna
Up the stairs, 18 Beresford Square, Auckland Central, Auckland
Hours: Mon - Wed: 11:00am - 9:00pm, Thur: 11:00am - Midnight, Fri: 11:00am - 6:00am, Sat: Midday - 6:00am, Sun: Midday - 10pm
Website: www.centuriansauna.nz
Entry Fee: $33 Standard Entry (Discounts Available for Early Bird, Happy Hour and Students)
Basement
Down the driveway, 12 Canada Street, Auckland Central, Auckland
Hours: Mon - Tue: Midday - 7:00pm, Wed - Thur: Midday - Midnight, Fri - Sat: Midday - 1:00am, Sun: Midday - Midnight
Website: www.basementnz.com
Entry Fee: $15 Standard Entry
The Wingate Club
76 Wingate Street, Avondale, Auckland
Hours: Mon - Sun: Midday - 12:30am
Website: www.wingateclub.co.nz
Entry Fee: $16 Standard Entry