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Looking for Australian Expats in Christchurch?

  • Meet Australians in Christchurch

  • Get information in our Christchurch guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Christchurch

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    With all of the information that InterNations provided on Wellington, it made my move from Turkey easier than I could have imagined.

InterNations - A Place for Australians in Christchurch

Hello to all of our Australians in Christchurch! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Australian expats in Christchurch? Are you looking for advice from other Australians, e.g. which bars in Christchurch will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for vegemite?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Christchurch. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Australian expats, coming from Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and all regions of Australia.

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!

Meet fellow Australians at our events in Christchurch

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

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Want to meet other Australians at our events?

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    From Australia, living in Christchurch
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    From Australia, living in Christchurch
  • Community Member
    From Australia, living in Christchurch
  • Community Member
    From Australia, living in Christchurch
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    From Australia, living in Christchurch

Meet other Australians in Christchurch

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Australian Expats in Christchurch Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Australian expats in Christchurch exchange experiences and tips to support each other. Ōtautahi, as it is known to the Maori, can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Christchurch’s Australian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Australian expats in Christchurch.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Christchurch to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Australians in Christchurch at Our Events

Our community in Christchurch is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Christchurch’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Australian expats to explore the South Island. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Australia in your local community as well as Australians in New Zealand nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Australians living in Christchurch!