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Looking for New Zealand Expats in Brisbane?

  • Meet New Zealanders in Brisbane

  • Get information in our Brisbane guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Brisbane

  • Benoit Julien

    Before moving to Brisbane I contacted 5 members of their InterNations community. Today 3 of them are my friends.

InterNations - The Place for New Zealanders in Brisbane

Hello to all New Zealanders in Brisbane! Searching for other New Zealanders in Brisbane? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow New Zealanders for example, where in Brisbane can I find a New Zealand restaurant? Or where in Brisbane can I find some pavlova?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Brisbane community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of New Zealand expats, coming from all corners of New Zealand, from Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and many more.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Brisbane

17,063
members in Brisbane
5+
Kiwi members
9
monthly events
7
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow New Zealanders at our events in Brisbane

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow New Zealanders in Brisbane.

InterNations Brisbane June Official Event is here! And yes… we’re back at Lina Rooftop because let’s be honest, you all love it and so do we! 😍We’ll be inside though this time – warm, comfortable and
Jul 11, 2025, 5:15 PM
2 attendees
This is a popular spot for locals to go for a picnic by the waterfall and swim (if you’re brave enough). The walk to the falls is short - only 300 meters. Bring a picnic rug, drinks and something to s
Jul 12, 2025, 2:00 AM
1 attendee
I’m hosting a class at my private residence. Please only sign up if you are going to transfer money for the class - the trainer needs to be paid in advance. You can decorate one Pot plant holder or
Jul 15, 2025, 4:00 AM
2 attendees
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the delightful Australian Celtic Women show! This all-female ensemble welcomes you on a whimsical journey through rolling hills, enchanting moors, and heavenly

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Why expats from New Zealand move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Kiwi members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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    From New Zealand, living in Brisbane
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    From New Zealand, living in Brisbane
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    From New Zealand, living in Brisbane
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    From New Zealand, living in Brisbane
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    From New Zealand, living in Brisbane

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other New Zealanders to share your hobbies with

New Zealand Expats in Brisbane Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for New Zealand expats in Brisbane to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The City on the Brisbane River, once known as Mian-Jin or Edenglassie, will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Brisbane’s New Zealand expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow New Zealanders in Brisbane.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Brisbane.

Mingle with Fellow New Zealanders in Brisbane at Our Events and Activities

Our Brisbane community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Brisbane’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore Australia’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow New Zealand expats in your city and New Zealanders in Australia. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our New Zealanders living in Brisbane.