Australian High Commission in Wellington
High Commission 
Australia Wellington, New Zealand
- Address
- Hobson Street 72-76, 6011 Wellington
- Phone
- +64 4 473 6411
- nzinbox@dfat.gov.au
- Fax
- (04) 498 7135
Head of mission: Daniel Sloper
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · New Zealand Foreign Affairs (MFAT) embassy list · Record last updated on 26 May 2026
At Hobson Street 72-76, 6011 Wellington, the Australian high commission in Wellington represents Australia towards New Zealand. Australia admits New Zealand citizens without a visa.
Opening hours of the Australian high commission in Wellington
| Monday | 09:00–12:3013:00–16:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:3013:00–16:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:3013:00–16:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:3013:00–16:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:3013:00–16:00 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in New Zealand
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Australian high commission in Wellington is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break.
Australia visa for New Zealand citizens
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Australia admits New Zealand citizens without a visa.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Timor-Leste in WellingtonThorndon Quay 231, Wellington
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Embassy of Germany in WellingtonHobson Street 90-92, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of the Philippines in WellingtonHobson Street 50, Wellington
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High Commission of Niue in WellingtonKatherine Avenue 1, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of the United States in Wellington29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, 6011, Wellington
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Australia’s other missions in New Zealand
- Consulate General of Australia in Auckland
Quay Street 188, 1010 Auckland
The Australian high commission in Wellington is one of 2 missions of Australia in New Zealand. Consulates: Auckland. New Zealand in turn has 3 missions in Australia, its embassy being in Canberra.
Good to know
About the Australian high commission in Wellington
It appears in official lists as High Commission of Australia in Wellington. It is headed by Daniel Sloper, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for Australia.
Address and contact
Address: Hobson Street 72-76, 6011 Wellington. The record for the Australian high commission in Wellington includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Australian citizens travelling to New Zealand
Australian citizens do not need a visa to travel to New Zealand.
When the Australian high commission in Wellington is closed
The next closures of the Australian high commission in Wellington for public holidays in New Zealand are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Australian high commission in Wellington
Current procedures for the Australian high commission in Wellington, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Australian high commission in Wellington
The Australian high commission in Wellington has 16 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Australian High Commission in Wellington?
The Australian high commission in Wellington is at Hobson Street 72-76, 6011 Wellington.
What are the opening hours of the Australian High Commission in Wellington?
The Australian high commission in Wellington is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break.
Is the Australian High Commission in Wellington open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Australian high commission in Wellington do not include Saturday.
When is the Australian High Commission in Wellington closed?
The Australian high commission in Wellington closes on New Zealand’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Australia.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia admits New Zealand citizens without a visa.
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