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How to convert NZ driver licence to Australian driver licence

What do you need to convert a Kiwi full licence to an Australian driver licence?

Here's what I know:

NZ passport

NZ driver licence

Proof of address I live in Australia? (I am going to stay at a…

Posted by kiwizzz. 96 replies. Latest activity on 08 November 2023.

Should I sit my full driver's licence in New Zealand or in Australia?

Hi there, I'm currently on my NZ restricted licence. I'm contemplating whether to sit my full licence here or in Aussie. I've heard that NZ full licence holders can automatically switch to an…

Posted by keen2move. 70 replies. Latest activity on 08 November 2023.

Can I use my New Zealand driver's licence in Australia?

Posted by anonymous. 2 replies. Latest activity on 03 November 2023.

Can I drive in Australia on a NZ or UK drivers licence?

If so, for how long? Do I have to take a driving test in Australia?

Posted by steven. 17 replies. Latest activity on 03 November 2023.

Problem getting a driver's license in Australia

I recently moved to Sydney (2 days ago) and when I applied for my drivers license, the lady keep saying I am not a resident and that I need to provide her documentation once I became an Australia…

Posted by anonymous. 4 replies. Latest activity on 26 November 2015.

How to certify a New Zealand hot rod in Queensland, Australia?

Do you have any information on getting a NZ hot rod that has NZ vin plates certified in Queensland? Any help or contacts most appreciated.

Posted by anonymous. 0 replies. Latest activity on 16 June 2008.

How long will it take to get a forklift licence in Queensland?

I have a current forklift certification here in New Zealand but not sure if it's any good in Queensland. Can anyone shed light on this? I'd appreciate it.

Posted by aucklander. 2 replies. Latest activity on 21 November 2010.

Getting my driver's licence in Victoria, Australia

Can you help me please as I can't seem to get a straight answer. I am moving to Melbourne and about to sit my restricted licence in New Zealand. I hear that as I would have not have held my licence…

Posted by kiwichick. 3 replies. Latest activity on 04 May 2016.

I'm buying a car in NSW. How do I register it in Western Australia?

I'm buying a car in NSW and will be touring for about a year with it. What happens when you are out of NSW and in, say, WA? Do you need to get the car inspected once a year in NSW? If so, how do you…

Posted by ross-h. 0 replies. Latest activity on 17 September 2008.

Who is the best company to transport our car to Australia from New Zealand?

We are trying to take our car to Sydney and the costs keep going up from the quotes we receive. So we want to sell our car and get one in Sydney. What are some car sales websites we can check? We are…

Posted by pf. 1 reply. Latest activity on 08 May 2009.

Can you buy a car in Australia if you only have a NZ driver's licence?

A friend in Australia told us you couldn't buy a car there unless you had a Australian driver's licence!

Posted by kiwi-outback. 4 replies. Latest activity on 16 March 2021.

Anyone know what the first step is once you get your vehicle through Customs etc - i.e. WoF certification?

Posted by ehholden-fan. 3 replies. Latest activity on 08 December 2011.

What's involved in getting a driver's licence in NSW?

Posted by newbe. 1 reply. Latest activity on 31 August 2010.

How do I apply for a full truck & trailer licence in Australia while still in New Zealand?

I'm a fuel tanker driver in New Zealand. How do I get a full truck & trailer licence in Australia while still living in New Zealand but planning to move to Australia?

Posted by teweringa. 2 replies. Latest activity on 22 December 2010.

I have a full NZ driver's licence but I've only had it for a few months. Can I get a full Australian licence?

Will I be able to get a full Australian licence when I move over? Is there a required amount of time you need to have your full licence to be able to get a full Australian licence?

Posted by anonymous. 2 replies. Latest activity on 15 March 2013.

My NZ restricted licence is disqualified - do I have to start from scratch in Australia?

Does that mean I have to start from Learners in Australia? I'm not able to obtain a licence here in New Zealand and I'll need one to travel to and from work.

Posted by anonymous. 2 replies. Latest activity on 28 March 2022.

Can I transfer my NZ driver's licence if I am on a 461 visa?

I read in a previous post that all you need is your Kiwi passport and NZ driver's licence to get it changed to an Australian one. My dilemma is that I don't have a Kiwi passport. I am British but…

Posted by mrsmrfy. 1 reply. Latest activity on 07 January 2011.

Can I drive in Australia if I have been banned for drink driving in England?

Posted by neil. 1 reply. Latest activity on 26 May 2011.