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Welcome to the Bear World Guide to Tasmania, Australia

Luka Musicki

There are a lot of things that you can do and see while you are visiting Tasmania. There are two main locations: Hobart and Launceston.

We’re passionate about supporting and promoting queer businesses in your local areas. Whether you live there or are just visiting, check out our guide to queer-owned or queer-friendly businesses in and around Tasmania.

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Bear Kindred Group

TasBears

There is no formal, organised structure of the TasBears, only as a social network of hairy men in Tasmania. Check out their Facebook.

They organise the camping event, called “Bichero”, every March.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TasBears/

Pubs and Nightclubs

Judy’s Queer Nightclub

A top destination for drag shows, DJ nights, and queer events. Expect a mix of ages and regular patrons from the bear community. Judy’s is a queer club hosted by Pussay Poppins. Drag shows, queer bangers. They strive to create a safe space for all LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians.

Website: https://www.judystasmania.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judystasmania/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judystasmania

Annual Festivals

TasPride Festival (Hobart)

The TasPride Summer Festival is Tasmania’s premier LGBTIQ cultural festival. Held between the 1st – 28th February 2025, events include the Flag Raising Ceremony, Pride Parade, Fair Day and various other events put on by other community groups and organisations. This large LGBTIQA+ festival welcomes bears and older men, featuring diverse events like the Pride Parade, Party in the Park, and the Queens Ball in June.

Website: https://www.taspride.com/festival-2025

LGBTIQA+ Health Organisation

Working It Out (WIO)

Working It Out (WIO) is Tasmania’s non-profit organisation focused on sexuality, gender and intersex support, education and advocacy service. Working It Out provides support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual Tasmanians as well as education and capacity building for schools, workplaces, government and non-government organisations.

For older gentlemen, WIO would suggest Wellington Wanderers (Wellington Wanderers – SignPost) and FRIENDZ (FRIENDZ LGBTIQ SOCIAL GROUP – SignPost). Both are Hobart based but have connections statewide.

Address: 278 Argyle Street, North Hobart, Tasmania, 7000

Website: https://www.workingitout.org.au

Email: info@workingitout.org.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingitoutinc/

Luka Musicki

Luka is the Deputy Editor for Australian content for Bear World Magazine, part of Gray Jones Media. Luka is producing interviews with Australian and international bears, producing Australian city guides and interesting fun articles. His vision is to create a vibrant and supportive platform that celebrates the diverse spectrum of human bodies and experiences. His mission is to foster a community where individuals feel empowered to embrace their authentic selves, share their stories, and recognise the bear beauty in vulnerability and feeling great pride in themselves. Luka is also a resident writer for Konnect with Data (an Australian Data company).