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Australia Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Australia High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand
72-76 Hobson Street Thorndon Wellington New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 473 6411
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Australia Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand
Level 7 Pricewaterhousecoopers Tower 186-194 Quay Street Auckland New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 921 8800
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following New Zealand and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Wellington Anniversary Day | Monday, January 19 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Waitangi Day | Friday, February 06 | 4 weeks |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Australia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington and Auckland.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Australia?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to Australia for Visa-free entry without having to apply or obtain a Australian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in New Zealand?
The Australian representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Orthodox New Year (AU) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 12 hours)
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Time in Australia vs New Zealand
Canberra, Australia time is 2:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
12:00PMThursday, January 08, 2026
Canberra, Australia
10:00AMThursday, January 08, 2026