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High Commission of Australia in Wellington, New Zealand

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High Commission of Australia in Wellington, New Zealand, located at 72-76 Hobson Street, Thorndon. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Australia, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    72-76 Hobson Street, Thorndon
    Wellington 6011
    New Zealand

  • Telephone

    +64 4 473 6411

  • Fax

    +64 4 498 7135

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Wellington: 9:57 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 72-76 Hobson Street, Thorndon, the high commission is near key landmarks like Old St Paul's Cathedral and New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive). Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the High Commission of Australia in Wellington, New Zealand

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Matariki: July 10 Flag of New Zealand
  • Labour Day: October 26 Flag of New Zealand
  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of Australia Flag of New Zealand
  • Boxing Day: December 26 Flag of Australia Flag of New Zealand

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Australia in Wellington, New Zealand:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Attestation of documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold a New Zealander passport, you can obtain a visa on arrival to enter Australia.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Australia without a visa. The most common types of Australia visas are the following.

  • Visitor visas
  • Studying and training visas
  • Family and partner visas
  • Working and skilled visas
  • Refugee and humanitarian visas

Head of Mission

Harinder Sidhu, High Commissioner

Online Resources

Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in New Zealand

Besides High Commission of Australia in Wellington, New Zealand, Australia also has 1 representation in the following city of New Zealand:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Australia in New Zealand

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Australia in neighboring countries or regions of New Zealand.

See also

New Zealand in Australia

New Zealand has 3 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Old St Paul's Cathedral (0.50 km away)

    34 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings (The Beehive) (0.83 km away)

    Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Wellington Railway Station (0.85 km away)

    Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Wellington Cable Car (1.47 km away)

    280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Wellington Zoo (5.32 km away)

    200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand

    Get Directions
  • Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne (3.12 km away)

    53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand

    Get Directions

Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 24 August 2024 at 11:33 PM (EST).

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