eSIM for New Zealand
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in New Zealand. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM shop to find at Auckland or Queenstown airport.
- 55 data plans work in New Zealand, from $3.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 8 plans cover New Zealand only. 47 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Australia.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $3.491 GB, 14 days | $3.492 GB, 15 daysCovers 2 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 days |
| 3 GB | $4.993 GB, 30 days | $4.993 GB, 30 days | $4.993 GB, 30 days |
| 5 GB | $6.995 GB, 30 days | $6.995 GB, 30 days | $6.995 GB, 30 days |
| 10 GB | $11.9910 GB, 30 days | $11.9910 GB, 30 days | $11.9910 GB, 30 days |
| 20 GB | $21.9920 GB, 30 days | $21.9920 GB, 30 days | $21.9920 GB, 30 days |
Plans for New Zealand only
Every size and length sold for New Zealand alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 14 days | $3.49 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $4.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $6.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $11.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $21.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
Unlimited data plans
3 unlimited plans work in New Zealand. Unlimited plans give a set amount of full speed data, then slow down. The cheapest for each length:
| Length | Price | Full speed | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $21.99 | 30 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | New Zealand only | On first use |
| 10 days | $32.99 | 60 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | New Zealand only | On first use |
| 15 days | $43.99 | 90 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | New Zealand only | On first use |
Plans for New Zealand and nearby countries
- New Zealand and Australia: 9 plans, from $3.49 for 2 GB over 15 days.
- Regional plan, 6 destinations, including Australia: from $40.82 for 35 GB over 365 days.
- Asia plan, 14 destinations, including Australia: from $4.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Regional plan, 21 destinations, including Australia: from $13.99 for 7 GB over 30 days.
- Regional plan, 80 destinations, including Australia: from $5.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Regional plan, 98 destinations, including Australia: from $41.99 for 13 GB over 365 days.
Network and plan details
- 18 of the 55 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 55 plans for New Zealand, 48 start when you first use data and 7 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 29 plans, Hong Kong on 7 and Singapore on 4. 3 use other places. 12 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Wellington
- Country calling code: +64
- Plans: 55, from $3.49 to $89.99
New Zealand is a road-trip country, and most visitors drive or campervan between the two islands. A connection runs the camping and route apps that make that work, plus maps and bookings for the activities. In the cities and main towns coverage is solid, while the remote South Island and the fiords drop out, so you download maps before the wild stretches.
What you can use the data for
Road-trip apps. Apps like CamperMate map campsites, dump stations, fuel, and points of interest along the route. They are the backbone of a New Zealand road trip, and they run on data.
Maps. Google Maps covers the cities and the highways across both islands, including the routes through the mountains. It needs a connection throughout.
Ride-hailing and transit. Uber and Ola operate in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and run on data alongside the city transit apps.
Bookings. Queenstown adventure activities, Milford Sound cruises, and Great Walk huts are booked over data, and the popular ones sell out well ahead.
Where it works
Coverage roams on New Zealand's national networks, strong in the cities and main towns:
- Auckland (AKL) and the north
- Wellington (WLG), the capital
- Christchurch (CHC) on the South Island
- Queenstown (ZQN) and the adventure south
- Rotorua and the geothermal region
Coverage is strong in the cities and the main towns and holds along most of the main highways. It drops in Fiordland, the Southern Alps, and the remote stretches of the South Island. Download offline maps before driving to Milford Sound or through the high country.
Common situations
Campervan road trip
Activate at the airport, load a road-trip app like CamperMate, and use it to find campsites and fuel as you drive. Download offline maps for the remote legs, where signal disappears between towns.
Queenstown adventure base
Keep maps and activity bookings live for bungee, jet boats, and the Milford day trips. The eSIM runs beside your home SIM, so your usual number still rings.
North and South Island tour
Use the data in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, and Christchurch, and download offline maps before the mountain and Fiordland sections.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 7 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line New Zealand and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for New Zealand cost?
Plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB over 14 days. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $11.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for New Zealand?
Yes. 3 unlimited plans work in New Zealand, from $21.99 for 5 days. That plan gives 30 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps.
Is there a plan for New Zealand only?
Yes. 8 plans cover New Zealand only, from $3.49. 47 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover New Zealand and nearby countries?
Yes. 47 plans cover both New Zealand and Australia, from $3.49. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 55 plans for New Zealand, 48 start when you first use data and 7 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Is it good for a campervan road trip?
Yes. Road-trip apps like CamperMate map campsites, fuel, and stops, and they run on the eSIM data. Download offline maps for the remote legs where signal drops.
Will it work in Fiordland and Milford Sound?
The main towns are covered, but Fiordland and the high country drop out. Download offline maps and book your cruises before you head in.
Can I use it on both islands?
Yes. The same plan covers the North and South Islands. Coverage is strong in the towns and thinner in the remote South.