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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 Community for American Expats in Wellington

Hello to all Americans in Wellington! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Wellington? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Wellington which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

Although Wellington has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Wellington, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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!

Connect at Our Events in Wellington

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Wellington. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Wellington. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Wellington.

Let's celebrate December at Mean Doses. Good way to catch up with existing members as well as meet new people from all over 🌐 Sometimes we also play shuffle board which is always fun 🤪 We'll have a
Nov 20, 2024, 5:30 AM
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Let's meet up at Mean Doses for some after-work drinks and talk about our summer plans. Good way to catch up with existing members as well as meet new people from all over 🌐 RSVP soon so we can book
Let's celebrate the passing of winter with some Friday drinks and the rhythm of Japanese Taiko drumming 🥁 (You'll have to get your own tickets to the Taiko performance here: https://www.eventbrite.co
Hello again everyone. Hope all of you are doing great and ready to celebrate the end of 2023! 😅 For our December after-work event, we'll meet up at St. John's. As always, will be good to catch up w

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    From United States of America, living in Wellington
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    From United States of America, living in Wellington
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    From United States of America, living in Wellington
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    From United States of America, living in Wellington
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    From United States of America, living in Wellington

Meet other Americans in Wellington

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Despite often being named the windiest city in the world, Wellington can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Wellington? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Wellington’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the capital city has to offer, from the lookout points on Mount Victoria and Mount Kaukau to the quaint Wellington Cable Car, which runs from the harbor to the Botanic Garden, and much more.

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Wellington and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Wellington.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Wellington and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Wellington Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Wellington at Our Events

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