is Dunedin (population ), away. Closest point to Australia The closest point to Australia (not including Australian external territories) and Tasmania is near the Resolution Island lighthouse at 45°44'S, 166°27'E (Fiordland), a distance of approximately from a point near Tasman Island lighthouse 43°12'S, 148°E (Tasmania). The shortest distance from New Zealand territory to Australian territory outside Antarctic claims is from Auckland Island to Macquarie Island – a distance of approximately . See also Geography of New Zealand Extreme points of Earth References Geography of New Zealand Extreme points of New Zealand