New Zealand eSIM
Prepaid New Zealand travel data from $1.99 USD (500 MB, 1 day). No physical SIM and no contract: you get a QR code by email and install it from your phone's settings. Check your phone
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How many days?
Count arrival and departure days.How much data?
Plan details · 5 GB, 7 days
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Activation
- On network connection
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Top-up
- Not available
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Full plan terms, coverage & refunds
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
New Zealand
Mobile networks: Vodafone (One NZ)
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Refunds: who is eligible and how to request one are set out in our refund policy.
Free eSIM in New Zealand — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
New Zealand eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 41 fixed-data New Zealand plans, ranging from 500MB up to 50GB over 1 to 180 days. Prices start at $1.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.46/GB on the 50GB 3-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $2.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 5 of the 45 New Zealand data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a New Zealand eSIM cost?
A New Zealand eSIM from Wanderly costs $2.99 for 1GB (7 days), $5.99 for 5GB (3 days) and $12.99 for 20GB (5 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $2.99/GB at 1GB against $0.65/GB at 20GB.
In the November 1, 2026 edition of the Wanderly eSIM Price Index, New Zealand's data-only plans have a median of $0.90 per GB, below the $1.41 median across 181 destinations. 57 of those destinations have a lower median.
Cheapest plan that lasts your trip
| Trip | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Long weekend (1GB or more) | 1GB, 7 days | $2.99 |
| One week (3GB or more) | 3GB, 7 days | $4.99 |
| Two weeks (5GB or more) | 5GB, 15 days | $6.99 |
| One month (10GB or more) | 10GB, 30 days | $9.99 |
The data amounts are a starting point. Estimate how much you will use.
Cheapest plan by data size
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3GB | 3 days | $3.99 | $1.33 |
| 5GB | 3 days | $5.99 | $1.20 |
| 10GB | 5 days | $7.99 | $0.80 |
| 20GB | 5 days | $12.99 | $0.65 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices checked November 10, 2026, from the live catalogue. Compare New Zealand with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇳🇿 About eSIMs in New Zealand
New Zealand coverage follows the population, which for a road-trip country is worth planning around. The main networks are Spark, One NZ and 2degrees. Some current plans list One NZ, and others add Spark, so check the plan details if you want a particular one. Expect 4G/5G in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, and signal along State Highway 1 and most of the tourist route.
The gaps are real and predictable: Fiordland, Milford Sound road, the Catlins, parts of the West Coast and alpine passes like Arthur's and Haast have long dead zones on every carrier. Download offline maps for the entire South Island before you leave a city — this is the single most useful thing you can do.
For a two-week self-drive with maps, photo uploads and accommodation apps, 10–20 GB is realistic. Installation by QR code takes a few minutes, so you can be set up before you pick up the campervan at AKL or CHC.
How to activate your eSIM in New Zealand
- 1Time the installationCheck the selected plan's start rule. If it starts on its first network connection and allows installation before travel, install it over reliable Wi-Fi before you fly; if it starts at installation, install it when you need it. The QR code usually arrives by email within minutes.
- 2Install the eSIMiPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR. Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- 3Land and switch dataAt Auckland or Christchurch, cycle airplane mode, select the New Zealand eSIM for Cellular Data and turn on Data Roaming for that line.
- 4Save offline maps before you driveFiordland, the Catlins, the West Coast and alpine passes have no coverage on any network. Download the whole South Island offline.
New Zealand eSIM FAQ
Which networks does it use?
It depends on the plan. Some current New Zealand plans list One NZ, and others add Spark. The plan details show the network where one is named, so check them before you buy if it matters to you.
Will I have signal at Milford Sound?
No — the Milford road and much of Fiordland are dead zones on every New Zealand carrier. Offline maps and downloaded bookings are essential.
Does an Australia plan cover New Zealand?
Not unless it is an Oceania regional plan. Australia and New Zealand are separate markets — check the coverage list before buying one plan for both.
How much data for a two-week road trip?
10–20 GB is realistic once you factor in maps, photo backups and booking apps.
Can I hotspot in a campervan?
Yes, tethering is enabled on all Wanderly New Zealand plans where coverage exists.
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