Australia and New Zealand have a growing Hindu population with beautiful temples that serve as spiritual and community centres for NRIs. Here are some of the most notable, verified Hindu temples across Australia and New Zealand.

Notable Hindu Temples

  • Sri Venkateswara Temple — Helensburgh, NSW (near Sydney) (Lord Venkateswara; a hilltop temple (est. 1985), among the most famous in the Southern Hemisphere)
  • BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir — Rosehill, NSW (Sydney) (Swaminarayan; a major BAPS mandir with cultural & spiritual programs)
  • Sri Mandir — Auburn, NSW (Sydney) (Multiple deities; a long-serving community temple in western Sydney)
  • Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple — Carrum Downs, VIC (Melbourne) (Shiva & Vishnu (Dravidian style); the largest Hindu temple in Melbourne)
  • ISKCON temples — Melbourne, Sydney & more (Lord Krishna; kirtan, festivals and Sunday programs across Australia)
  • Bharatiya Mandir — Sandringham, Auckland (New Zealand) (Multiple deities incl. Vishnu & Lakshmi; the oldest purpose-built Hindu temple in NZ (1993))
  • ISKCON Auckland & other Auckland mandirs — New Zealand (Krishna and community temples serving Auckland’s Hindu community)

Tips for Visiting

  • Dress modestly; remove footwear before entering the sanctum.
  • Timings, sevas and festival schedules vary — check each temple’s official website or call before visiting.
  • Many temples offer prasadam and community meals, especially on weekends and festivals.
  • Most temples conduct programs in English and Indian languages and welcome volunteers.

Why NRIs Visit These Temples

Visiting these temples helps NRIs

  • stay connected with Hindu culture and traditions,
  • celebrate Diwali, Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi and other festivals with the community,
  • find support and friendship in a new country,
  • and teach their children about Indian culture and spirituality.

Verified June 2026. Temple names and cities are confirmed against official and authoritative sources; addresses, darshan timings and festival schedules change — always confirm on the temple’s official website before visiting. This list is not exhaustive; many other wonderful temples serve local communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the largest Hindu temple in Melbourne?

The Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, Victoria, is described as the largest Hindu temple in Melbourne. It is built in the Dravidian style and is dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.

Where is the famous Sri Venkateswara Temple near Sydney?

It is in Helensburgh, NSW, near Sydney. This hilltop temple of Lord Venkateswara was established in 1985 and is among the most famous Hindu temples in the Southern Hemisphere.

What is the oldest purpose-built Hindu temple in New Zealand?

Bharatiya Mandir in Sandringham, Auckland, built in 1993, is the oldest purpose-built Hindu temple in New Zealand. It is dedicated to multiple deities, including Vishnu and Lakshmi.

What should NRIs wear and do when visiting a Hindu temple in Australia?

Dress modestly and remove your footwear before entering the sanctum. Timings, sevas and festival schedules vary, so check the temple's official website or call before visiting.

Can I find prasadam and community meals at temples in Australia and New Zealand?

Many temples offer prasadam and community meals, especially on weekends and festivals. Most also run programs in English and Indian languages and welcome volunteers.

Where can I find a Swaminarayan or ISKCON temple in Sydney and Melbourne?

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is in Rosehill, Sydney, with cultural and spiritual programs. ISKCON temples in Melbourne, Sydney and elsewhere hold kirtan, festivals and Sunday programs.