New Zealand High Commission in Canberra
High Commission 
New Zealand Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Commonwealth Avenue 140, 2600 Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6270 4211
- Website
- nzembassy.com
- Fax
- +61 2 6273 3194
Head of mission: Andrew Needs
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · New Zealand Foreign Affairs (MFAT) embassy list · Record last updated on 6 September 2026
New Zealand’s high commission to Australia is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Commonwealth Avenue 140, 2600 Canberra. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00. New Zealand admits Australian citizens without a visa.
Opening hours of the New Zealand high commission in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in New Zealand
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
The New Zealand high commission in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00.
New Zealand visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaNew Zealand Visa-free New Zealand visa for citizens of Australia
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New Zealand admits Australian citizens without a visa.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue 130, 2600 Canberra
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High Commission of Canada in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue, Canberra ACT, Australia 2600
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Embassy of China in CanberraCoronation Drive 15, 2600 Canberra
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High Commission of Papua New Guinea in CanberraForster Crescent 39-41, Canberra
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High Commission of South Africa in CanberraState Circle, Canberra
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High Commission of Pakistan in CanberraPerth Avenue 4, Canberra
New Zealand’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of New Zealand in Sydney
Level 22, 20 Bond Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000
- Consulate General of New Zealand in Melbourne
Level 4, 45 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
All missions of New Zealand in Australia (3)
The New Zealand high commission in Canberra is one of 3 missions of New Zealand in Australia. Consulates: Sydney and Melbourne. Australia in turn has 2 missions in New Zealand, its embassy being in Wellington.
Good to know
About the New Zealand high commission in Canberra
It appears in official lists as High Commission of New Zealand in Canberra. It is headed by Andrew Needs, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for New Zealand.
Address and contact
Address: Commonwealth Avenue 140, 2600 Canberra. The record for the New Zealand high commission in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Australia
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa to travel to Australia.
When the New Zealand high commission in Canberra is closed
Expect the New Zealand high commission in Canberra to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in New Zealand.
Before visiting the New Zealand high commission in Canberra
Current procedures for the New Zealand high commission in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the New Zealand high commission in Canberra
Within 1 km of the New Zealand high commission in Canberra there are 19 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the New Zealand High Commission in Canberra?
The New Zealand high commission in Canberra is at Commonwealth Avenue 140, 2600 Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the New Zealand High Commission in Canberra?
The New Zealand high commission in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00.
Is the New Zealand High Commission in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the New Zealand high commission in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the New Zealand High Commission in Canberra closed?
The New Zealand high commission in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of New Zealand.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand admits Australian citizens without a visa.
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