Following the end of the war, the 2/6th remained in New Guinea until 13 December 1945 when they sailed for Australia, eventually returning to Puckapunyal.
Following the end of the war, the 2/6th remained in New Guinea, concentrating in the area around Wewak. On 13 December 1945, the battalion's remaining personnel sailed for Australia, eventually returning to Puckapunyal.