Exchange New Zealand Dollars

Snap up New Zealand Dollars with great AUD to NZD exchange rates, sweet as! 
Traveller holding New Zealand Dollars (NZD) currency in front view of Cook Mountain in South Island, New Zealand

Convert Currency

You pay AUD
You get NZD

1 AUD = NA

*Online rates not available in store.

It’s a Kiwi adventure!

Convert your AUD to NZD and unlock Aotearoa’s stunning landscapes and buzzy adventures from the Bay of Islands to Stewart Island, and everything in between. 

Whether you’re soaking up the urban vibes in Auckland, or going bungy jumping in Queenstown, start your trip the right way with easy-as currency conversion. 

Enjoy top-notch rates and the convenience of handling all your currency needs in one place at Travel Money Oz

Whether you’re heading over the ditch for a cheeky holiday or quick business trip, we’ll ensure your equipped with all the NZD you need for a stress-free trip - ensuring you get choice AUD to NZD exchange rates for your travels.

Choose from a range of buying options, including online purchases with same-day delivery or click-and-collect, and in-person exchanges at our ultra convenient locations across Australia. With Travel Money Oz, your Kiwi adventure gets off on the right foot.

How much money do you need for NZ?

Unlock the best tips for a budget-friendly trip to NZ. From finding the most affordable travel times to locating off-the-beaten-path experiences, we've got the intel to help you explore more for less.

Holiday Budget Calculator

We know holiday budgeting can be a snooze fest, but it's important! Just pop in your trip details, and our clever tools will mix crowd-sourced Numbeo data with our exchange rates to show you how much to bring. Easy as!

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How to save money for your next Kiwi adventure

Here are some tips to travel New Zealand on a budget...

  • Stay in Hostels or Campgrounds – New Zealand has a wide range of affordable hostels, and if you're up for it, camping is a super budget-friendly way to stay close to nature.
  • Book in Advance – For popular activities like Glowworm Caves or bungee jumping, booking in advance can often save you money and ensure you don’t miss out.
  • Travel in the off-season (autumn/winter) for cheaper flights & cosy stays, plus fewer tourists—perfect for a peaceful getaway!
  • Eat like a local - grab tasty bites at food markets, local cafés, or classic fish & chip shops. Delicious and wallet-friendly! Or, cook your own meals - many hostels and campgrounds offer kitchens to whip up a quick and tasty meal.
  • Free fun alert – hike the epic Tongariro Crossing, explore Fiordland, or chill on a beautiful beach—all free!
  • Convert AUD to NZD with Travel Money Oz and make your Kiwi Dollars go further!

Ways to Exchange

Same Day Delivery Foreign Cash

Buy NZD online and have it delivered directly to your door - quick, convenient, and completely insured.

Click and collect Foreign Cash

Reserve your NZD online and pick it up from one of our conveniently located Travel Money Oz stores across Australia. Easy as!
Using Currency Pass travel money card in New Zealand, featuring lupins flowering in Lake Tekapo, NZ South Island

Load a Currency Pass Travel Money Card

Load up with NZD online and tap or insert to pay like a local anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
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Want to exchange in store?

Swap currencies (and travel stories) with our friendly Travel Money Experts in any of our 80+ conveniently located stores across Australia.

All about NZ currency

What countries use the NZ Dollar?

Of course, when traveling to New Zealand, you'll need to convert your AUD to NZD, but there are also a few Pacific Island nations that use the Kiwi Dollar! 

Places that officially use the NZD include…
Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and the Pitcairn Islands.

Cash rate

NA

Card rate

NA

Code

NZD

Symbol

$

Coins

Cents & dollars - 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2

Banknotes

Dollar - $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

New Zealand Dollar (NZD) currency banknotes and Travel Money Oz Currency Pass prepaid travel card laid out in a playful pattern with a green piggybank, green plane, and kiwi figurine for Travel Money Oz.

New Zealand notes and coins

Like the Australian dollar, the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is divided into 100 cents. 

NZD coins come in 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, and $2 denominations. 

NZD notes are available in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 denominations.

Fun facts about NZ cash

  • New Zealand’s banknotes feature beautiful Māori art, like the koru symbol on the $20 note, representing new life and growth. The $50 note showcases a carving of Tāne Mahuta, the Māori god of the forest, along with traditional Māori patterns, celebrating the country’s rich indigenous heritage.
  • New Zealand’s banknotes feature native birds. The $10 note, for example, showcases the rock wren, and the kiwi bird appears on the $20 note. These images celebrate New Zealand’s unique wildlife.

Travel Money Trivia - New Zealand edition

  • The ‘kiwi’ was one of the proposed names for the kiwi currency, which sadly wasn’t selected – but that hasn’t stopped traders from calling it the ‘kiwi’ anyway.
  • The Kiwis have some amazing laws stopping people from going nuts paying for things with coins – you can’t use any more than $5 worth of coins individually worth less than $1 – so no paying for a movie ticket with 10c pieces (you’d miss your movie anyway).
  • If you slip a sneaky Australian coin in the mix with your New Zealand dollars, the nicer shopkeepers might not mind – but only if you’re really nice to them too.

Good to know

  • Be warned: you’ll cop some hard-hitting and hard-to-understand questions at the airport if you try entering with more than NZD $10,000 in cash, so make sure you fill out a Border Cash report if you need more than that.

Why exchange with us?

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Friendly Personalised Service

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Sell NZD with our Currency Buy-Back Service

Returning from your trip? Exchange your NZD to AUD at competitive rates in store.


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Secure the best AUD to NZD exchange rates at Travel Money Oz and gear up for a legendary Kiwi adventure. Whether buying in-store, online with click-and-collect, or having your Kiwi dollars delivered to your door, we make your currency needs as easy as a Sunday BBQ. 

Get ready, New Zealand is just a hop, skip, and a jump away!