Budget Travel , 177 Parnell Rd, Auckland; postal address PO Box 37-259, Parnell, Auckland (tel 09/302 0553, fax 358 1206, jennyr@budgettravel.co.nz ). This branch of the nationwide chain of travel agencies has a particular interest in helping gay visitors plan their travels.

Pride Centre , 281 K' Rd, Auckland; postal address PO Box 5426, Wellesley St (tel 09/302 0590, fax 303 2042, www.our.net.nz/pride.htm , pride@xtra.co.nz ). The best place to tap into the scene, with a drop-in centre (generally Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) and a good events noticeboard.