InterNations - A Great Place for New Zealanders in Melbourne

Hello to all of our New Zealanders in Melbourne! Would you like to meet New Zealand expats in Melbourne? No matter whether you are looking to find reliable information or simply want to get advice from fellow New Zealanders in Melbourne, our New Zealand members will be able to tell you where to watch your favorite team’s next match on TV, or where to find the best pavlova in Melbourne.

We welcome you to join the InterNations community of New Zealanders abroad. The members of the vibrant New Zealand expat community come from Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and many others places in New Zealand!

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Alain Nguyen

Alain Nguyen

It was easier getting to know other expatriates in Melbourne with this platform and to share our previous experiences in Australia.

Samantha Greene

Samantha Greene

I love the idea of going out with other expats here in Melbourne and exploring the nightlife this city has to offer.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Melbourne

30,940
members in Melbourne
5+
Kiwi members
15
monthly events
13
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow New Zealanders at our events in Melbourne

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

ITALY Vibe Party + 1 Free Drink + Dance and Fun!!!
Join us for an authentic Italian 🇮🇹 evening with a stylish and relaxed atmosphere, where you can chat, meet new people, and dance 🕺 to the same type of music 🎶 that you find back in Italy! Let's make it a night to remember!🎉 🗓 DATE & TIME 13th of March (Friday), from 8 PM to 12 AM (...) Pro
Join us for an authentic Italian 🇮🇹 evening with a stylish and relaxed atmosphere, where you can chat, meet new people, and dance 🕺 to the same type of music 🎶 that you find back in Italy! Let's make it a night to remember!🎉 🗓 DATE & TIME 13th of March (Friday), from 8 PM to 12 AM (...) Pro
InterNations Melbourne: Social Drinks @ Quarterhouse Rooftop
After a thrilling party to celebrate the start of 2026, we're back with a Thursday soirée to ease into the end of the summer, this time at the beautiful Quarterhouse! Enjoy some snacks on us during the night 🍤 and a live DJ set at the Rooftop to keep the vibes and the chatter flowing. Come join us
After a thrilling party to celebrate the start of 2026, we're back with a Thursday soirée to ease into the end of the summer, this time at the beautiful Quarterhouse! Enjoy some snacks on us during the night 🍤 and a live DJ set at the Rooftop to keep the vibes and the chatter flowing. Come join us
Brunch and Celebrating Eid and Persian New Year!
Brunch and Celebrating Eid and Persian New Year!
Hey foodies! 🌟 Let's come together to celebrate the end of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr with a massive Turkish breakfast bash! It is also Persian New Year (Nowruz), beginning of Spring at northern hemisphere 😊.. 🍴🥰 Join us for a morning of delicious eats and vibes as we celebrate the diversity of Me
Hey foodies! 🌟 Let's come together to celebrate the end of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr with a massive Turkish breakfast bash! It is also Persian New Year (Nowruz), beginning of Spring at northern hemisphere 😊.. 🍴🥰 Join us for a morning of delicious eats and vibes as we celebrate the diversity of Me
Soirée Française: French Film Festival
Soirée Française: French Film Festival
The popular French Film Festival is on at the moment and this movie is a special event that includes a glass of Wine on arrival. If you don't drink there will always be a non-alcoholic option. The Event starts at 6.15pm and finishes at 8.04pm. The French Job is a French comedy and drama film th
The popular French Film Festival is on at the moment and this movie is a special event that includes a glass of Wine on arrival. If you don't drink there will always be a non-alcoholic option. The Event starts at 6.15pm and finishes at 8.04pm. The French Job is a French comedy and drama film th

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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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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!

Brunch & Lunch Group
Brunch & Lunch Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group

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Share your Experience and Provide Tips to other New Zealanders in Melbourne

At InterNations, New Zealanders in Melbourne can enjoy a platform on which they can share their experiences and tips on living abroad. Australia's centre for the arts, commerce, education and tourism has a great community of New Zealanders that can help you make the most of your expat experience.

  • Surf through our network of New Zealand expats in Melbourne and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow New Zealanders in our Melbourne forum.
  • Take full advantage of the Expat Guide for Melbourne and find useful information on your new hometown.

Meet up and Mingle with New Zealanders in Melbourne at our International Events

The InterNations community in Melbourne is also a very lively offline network. Our regular expat events organized by our Ambassadors at the best venues in town are a fantastic way to meet fellow New Zealanders in Melbourne. The possibilities for interacting offline are sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from a hip dining experience in one of Melbourne’s trendy restaurants to a joint trip to New South Wales. Our InterNations events and activities are a great way to get to know other New Zealand expats in your city and New Zealanders in Australia. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our New Zealanders living in Melbourne.

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