eSIM New Zealand: Mobile Data on the North and South Islands
A prepaid data plan, no commitment and no roaming. 4G/5G on Spark, One NZ (Vodafone) & 2degrees: activate your eSIM in 2 minutes with a QR code emailed to you, before you leave.
New Zealand has three mobile networks: One NZ (the former Vodafone New Zealand, renamed in 2023), Spark and 2degrees. A TravelNet eSIM gives you data from landing in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Queenstown, ready for campervan pick-up, ferry bookings and DOC hut reservations. Plans start from $6.49.
Choose your New Zealand eSIM plan
Speed policy transparency
- Unlimited Standard — Full speed up to 1 GB per day, then 512 kbps.
Can I activate later?
- You have 30 days to activate your eSIM after purchase.
- Activation happens automatically when the eSIM connects to the local network.
- Secure payment
- Instant delivery
- eSIM compatible
Which eSIM should you choose for New Zealand in 2026?
Compare what you pay for the whole trip: TravelNet keeps you connected in New Zealand with data plans from $6.49 and instant activation with no physical SIM card. No roaming fees, no airport queue.
Carrier roaming
$10-20
per day
Local SIM
20-40$
+ airport queue
TravelNet eSIM
$6.49
entire trip
Why choose a TravelNet eSIM?
Compare the on-the-spot price, roaming and time-to-connect before you leave.
- ❌ Surprise bill at the end of the trip
- ❌ Frequent drops abroad
- ⚠️ Queue at the airport
- ⚠️ Useless plastic waste
- ✅ Activation in 2 minutes by email
- ✅ No plastic, 100% digital
- ✅ 4G/5G on local carrier networks
Get connected in 3 simple steps
From purchase to connection in under 2 minutes
Purchase your eSIM
Choose your New Zealand eSIM plan and complete secure checkout with your Visa or Mastercard credit card.
⚡ < 2 minutesReceive your QR code
Your QR code and setup instructions arrive by email instantly after purchase.
⚡ Instantly by emailConnect in New Zealand
Scan the QR code in Settings > Mobile Data. Enable data on arrival and enjoy 4G/5G.
⚡ Instant on arrivalFast connectivity for all your apps
Uber
Facebook
Gmail
Airbnb
Booking.com
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Frequently asked questions — New Zealand eSIM
Everything you need to know before you go. Another question? Support 7 days a week, reply within 12 hours on average.
See the full FAQWhich networks are available in New Zealand?+
One NZ, Spark and 2degrees run the three mobile networks. Your TravelNet plan uses the partner network named in the plan details.
Is there signal on Milford Road and in Fiordland?+
No for most of the route: coverage stops after Te Anau Downs and does not return until Milford Sound, where it is limited. Download maps and cruise tickets in Te Anau.
Is an eSIM practical for a campervan trip?+
Yes. You can share data with a laptop or tablet via hotspot if your phone allows it, and use campsite and fuel apps between towns. Plan offline maps for the South Island passes.
Why is Vodafone New Zealand now called One NZ?+
Vodafone New Zealand changed its name to One NZ in 2023 after leaving the Vodafone brand. It is the same network, so older guides that mention Vodafone NZ refer to One NZ.
Does the New Zealand eSIM work in Australia?+
No, it covers New Zealand only. For both countries, choose the Oceania regional eSIM or add an Australia plan.
Using your New Zealand eSIM
Install the QR code over Wi-Fi before you leave: the 4G/5G plan activates the first time it connects on arrival. The eSIM is data only, so your usual number stays active for WhatsApp, iMessage and calls.
Network coverage
- Cities covered
- Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton and Queenstown
- Rural areas
- Signal depends on the local network: download offline maps before leaving the cities.
- Help
- Support 7 days a week, reply within 12 hours on average. Full refund if not activated, replacement first if faulty.
4G covers towns and the main state highways on both islands, and 5G is available in the larger cities. The South Island has long gaps: Milford Road between Te Anau Downs and Milford Sound, Haast Pass, Arthur's Pass and large parts of the West Coast have little or no signal, as do most Great Walks. On the North Island, the Coromandel interior, East Cape and Tongariro area also have patchy coverage.
How much data do you need?
| Trip length | Suggested data |
|---|---|
| Weekend (2-3 days) | 3 GB |
| 1 week | 5 GB |
| 2 weeks | 10 GB |
| 1 month or remote work | 20 GB or unlimited |
Practical info
- Language: English, Māori
- Currency: NZD (NZ$)
- Power plug: Type I
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Ready to leave with your New Zealand eSIM?
11 New Zealand plans — pick one, pay once and receive your QR code by email. Set up in under 2 minutes, before you leave.
- QR code by email, activated in 2 minutes
- 4G/5G connection on local networks
- Hotspot included on every plan
- Full refund if not activated
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