How to call New Zealand from Australia

Christie Graham - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 30 May 2023

Contents

In this guide:

How to call New Zealand with Vodafone
How to call New Zealand with Optus
How to call New Zealand with Telstra
International calls to New Zealand on MVNOs
What if my provider doesn't include calls to New Zealand?

New Zealand is our closest neighbour, so it's no surprise many Australians have friends or family across the ditch. And keeping in touch with them has never been easier. With more providers offering calls to New Zealand as a standard inclusion, you may already be on a mobile phone plan that allows you to call for no extra cost.

But first here are three prepaid plans from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone with included international calls to New Zealand:

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

100GB data
Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply.

$39.00/mth

Min. cost $39

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$39.00/mth

Min. cost $39

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$40 Prepaid Plus Recharge

90GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Includes 60GB bonus data for first 3 recharges + $5 off with every Automatic Recharge

$40.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$40.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$44 Pre-Paid Mobile

50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Includes 30GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 20GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027

$44.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$44.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

And for those looking outside the Big Three telcos, here are some plans with international calls to New Zealand from some smaller telcos:

#1	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $30 SIM Plan 70GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 35GB bonus data for first 3 recharges when you activate by 03.11.26 $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $30 Recharge 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $30.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 15GB Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $34 Mobile Plan 45GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $34.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$34.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited Plan SM 100GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 40GB bonus data on activation and first 2 renewals. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply. $35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 05.10.26. Terms Apply $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site

How to call New Zealand from Australia

If your telco offers calls to New Zealand here's how to call:

On a mobile phone, use + to dial out of the country. Alternatively, you can enter Australia's exit code which is 0011. You'll also use the exit code on a landline.
Add the area code (drop the zero at the start) and then enter the telephone number you're trying to call.

For example, if you're trying to call 09 123 4567, you would either type:

+64 9 123 4567 or 0011 649 123 4567

How to call New Zealand with Vodafone

Vodafone customers on its postpaid Infinite plans priced $55 and over and SIM-Only Medium and Large plans have unlimited call minutes to New Zealand included. These plans are outlined below from lowest to highest price if you're after a cheap phone plan:

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large SIM Only Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $55.00/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55.00/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $58.00/mth Min. cost $58 Go to Site	$58.00/mth Min. cost $58	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $58.00/mth Min. cost $58 Go to Site	$58.00/mth Min. cost $58	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $68.00/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68.00/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site
#5	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $68.00/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68.00/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site

For Prepaid Plus plans, a minimum of 500 standard international minutes from Australia to New Zealand are included on recharges between $30 and $60. Below we have listed Vodafone's eligible prepaid plans:

$40 Prepaid Plus Recharge

90GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Includes 60GB bonus data for first 3 recharges + $5 off with every Automatic Recharge

$40.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$40.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$50 Prepaid Plus Recharge

120GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Includes 80GB bonus data for first 3 recharges + $5 off with every Automatic Recharge

$50.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$50.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$60 Prepaid Plus Recharge

165GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Includes 110GB bonus data for first 3 recharges + $5 off with every Automatic Recharge

$60.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$60.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

If your plan doesn't include international calls to New Zealand, you can opt for the telco's $5 International Call Add-on if you only need a one-off, short-term solution. This will give you 240 minutes of calls.

Otherwise, Vodafone's 50 Countries prepaid add-on offers more expiry and minute options. Here's how these plans work:

$5 for 30 minutes on a 28-day expiry
$7 for 60 minutes on a seven-day expiry
$15 for 120 minutes on a 28-day expiry

How to call New Zealand with Optus

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Launch Plus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Get up to $600 value over 24 months. SIM plan costs $59/mth for first 12 months, then $79/mth. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&C apply. $59.00/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59.00/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Launch Plus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Get up to $780 value over 36 months. SIM plan costs $59/mth for first 12 months, then $79/mth. Ends 12 Nov 2026. T&C apply. $59.00/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59.00/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site

Optus customers on $59 per month or more Optus Choice Plus Plans already get included talk and text to New Zealand. Similarly, Optus Flex and Optus Flex 5G plans priced over $30 per month have unlimited standard International calls included with their plan.

Customers on exempt plans and tiers will either be subjected to international call rates, which vary depending on your plan type or can get Optus' international calls and text add-on. This costs an extra $10 for calls to New Zealand. This add-on expires or renews once the inclusions are used or at the end of your payment cycle, whichever comes first.

How to call New Zealand with Telstra

#1	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $74.00/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$74.00/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied
#2	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $74.00/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$74.00/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied
#3	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront SIM Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $74.00/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$74.00/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied
#4	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $74.00/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$74.00/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $74.00/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$74.00/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied

Above are all of Telstra's Upfront plans, which include 30 minutes of calls to standard overseas numbers. If these aren't enough minutes for you, can purchase an International Call Pack for $10. This includes unlimited calls to New Zealand with a 28-day expiry. Just note this is a monthly add-on.

For prepaid Telstra customers, all prepaid SIMs and plans priced at $30 per month and upwards include at least 300 minutes of international calls and text. These can be viewed below:

#1	Telstra	Telstra $44 Pre-Paid Mobile 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 30GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 20GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	Telstra	Telstra $54 Pre-Paid Mobile 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 40GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 35GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $54.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$54.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	Telstra	Telstra $64 Pre-Paid Mobile 100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps 4GX on the Telstra Mobile Network Deal: Includes 55GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 45GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $64.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$64.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	Telstra	Telstra $74 Pre-Paid Mobile 155GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 75GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 80GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra $200 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan 160GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 80GB bonus data on activation or first recharge, 80GB on future recharges. Activate by 02.11.2027. $200.00 Per 6 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$200.00 Per 6 Month Renewal	Link not supplied

Prepaid mobile casual plans of $20 and above include a minimum of five minutes to Zone 1 locations, which covers New Zealand.

International calls to New Zealand on MVNOs

A large number of smaller telcos, or Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) either have plans with included calls to New Zealand or offer affordable add-ons. Here's a breakdown of each telco and how their overseas calling works:

ALDI Mobile

#1	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $28 Mobile Plan 12GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $28.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$28.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $34 Mobile Plan 45GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $34.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$34.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $39 Mobile Plan 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $39.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$39.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $49 Mobile Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $49.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$49.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $59 Mobile Plan 175GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $59.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$59.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

The supermarket giant offers unlimited calls and text to New Zealand on its prepaid mobile plans priced at $25 per month and over, $55 per month 5G mobile plan, and all family plans. ALDI Mobile operates on the Telstra network.

amaysim

#1	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 42GB Plan 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $23 for first renewal & includes 33GB bonus data for first 3 renewals when you sign up by 15.11.26. Online only. T&Cs apply $35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 80GB Plan 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $27 for first renewal when you sign up by 11.10.26. New services only. T&Cs apply $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 95GB Plan 95GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $45.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$45.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 120GB Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $32 for first renewal when you sign up by 19.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 150GB Long Expiry 150GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $150.00 Per 184 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$150.00 Per 184 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

amaysim customers on its 28-day SIM plans automatically receive unlimited international standard calls to New Zealand on its Unlimited 32GB plan and above. For long-expiry plans, its six-month plan with 150GB and one-year plan with 180GB include unlimited calls and text to 42 countries, including New Zealand.

Its seven-day SIM plan also comes with the same inclusions. Check out the details of this plan below:

7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan

10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT

$10.00

Per 7 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$10.00

Per 7 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

Belong

160GB Mobile Plan

220GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks
Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply.

$59.00/mth

Min. cost $59

Link not supplied

$59.00/mth

Min. cost $59

Link not supplied

Powered by the Telstra network, Belong only includes unlimited calls and texts to New Zealand on its $55 per month plan. Otherwise, pay $5 extra per month to its lower-priced plans to access the add-on via its mobile app.

Boost Mobile

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 05.10.26. Terms Apply $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $49 Prepaid 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 75GB data on first 6 recharges, then 45GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $49.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$49.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $59 Prepaid 105GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 105GB data on first 6 recharges, then 55GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $59.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$59.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $74 Prepaid 150GB Uncapped download speed Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 150GB data on first 6 recharges, then 100GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $180 Prepaid 160GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 160GB data on new activations, then 100GB from next recharge. Activate by 02.11.26 $180.00 Per 6 Month Renewal Go to Site	$180.00 Per 6 Month Renewal	Go to Site

Boost Mobile is another telco that includes calls and texts to New Zealand as a standard on selected plans. All its 28-day prepaid plans priced at $30 per month and over, come with unlimited standard calls.

Boost Mobile's 12-month long-expiry plans include unlimited standard calls to New Zealand on both its $200 and $300 Prepaid SIMs. Starter SIMs do not come with overseas call inclusions.

Dodo

#1	Dodo	Dodo Small Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $25.00/mth Min. cost $25 Go to Site	$25.00/mth Min. cost $25	Go to Site
#2	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick Medium Mobile Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10 $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#3	Dodo	Dodo Large Mobile Plan 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Large Mobile Plan for $20/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10 $40.00/mth Min. cost $20 Go to Site	$40.00/mth Min. cost $20	Go to Site

Dodo postpaid plans over $10 per month include at least $100 of international call credit to New Zealand. Dodo operates on the Optus network.

Lebara

$25 SIM Plan

25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get the $25 SIM for $9 online until 05.10.26. T&Cs apply

$25.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$25.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

For no extra cost, Lebara offers unlimited international calls to at least 26 countries, including New Zealand, on all its 30-day SIM-only plans, besides its cheapest Extra Small tier.

For those seeking a long-expiry plan, Lebara also includes international calls to New Zealand on its 180 to 360-day plans. Again, its Extra Small tier is the exception.

Here are Lebara's eligible long-expiry plans:

$250 SIM Plan - 365 Days

260GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get the $250 SIM for $179 online when you sign up by 05.10.26

$179.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$179.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

Lycamobile

#1	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited Plan SM 100GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 40GB bonus data on activation and first 2 renewals. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply. $35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited Plan L 300GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 150GB bonus data on activation and first 3 renewals. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply. $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Small - Long Expiry Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: $120 plan discounted to $90 for first renewal when you activate this plan. Ends 31.12.26. New customer only. $90.00 Per 180 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$90.00 Per 180 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Medium - Long Expiry Plan 360GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: $240 plan discounted to $150 for first renewal when you activate this plan. Ends 31.12.26. New customer only. $150.00 Per 360 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$150.00 Per 360 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Large - Long Expiry Plan 900GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $480 plan discounted to $220 for first renewal when you activate this plan. New customer only. Ends 31.12.26 $220.00 Per 360 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$220.00 Per 360 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

Select plans from Lycamobile include unlimited calls and texts to New Zealand. These include its 28-day expiry plans of $30 per month and over as above. It's also available on its long-expiry plans. Lycamobile is an MVNO powered by Telstra.

Long-expiry plans

Medium: $150 for 150GB of data with six renewals
Large: $288 for 420GB of data with 12 renewals

Moose Mobile

#1	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 23 SIM Only 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27 $14.00/mth Min. cost $14 Link not supplied	$14.00/mth Min. cost $14	Link not supplied
#2	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 30 SIM Only 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 50GB for $17– Includes $13 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $30. Offer ends 30.06.27 $17.00/mth Min. cost $17 Link not supplied	$17.00/mth Min. cost $17	Link not supplied
#3	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 40 SIM Only 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 100GB for $22– Includes $18 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $40. Offer ends 30.06.27 $22.00/mth Min. cost $22 Link not supplied	$22.00/mth Min. cost $22	Link not supplied
#4	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 50 SIM Only 250GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 250GB for $40– Includes $10 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $50. Offer ends 30.06.27 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied

Moose Mobile offers customers a minimum of $200 in international call credits on its mobile plans. Moose Mobile is powered by the Optus network.

Southern Phone

#1	amaysim	amaysim 7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $10.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$10.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick Unlimited Plan S 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply $15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	iiNet	iiNet 30GB Small Plan 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 30GB Small Plan 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	iiNet	iiNet 50GB Medium Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied

Southern Phone, powered by the Optus network, offers a minimum of $50 international call credits on all its postpaid plans.

Woolworths Mobile

#1	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $30 Recharge 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $30.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $35 Recharge 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile $40 SIM Only 70GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#4	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile $50 SIM Only 110GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied
#5	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile $60 SIM Only 165GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $60.00/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60.00/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied

Unlimited calls and texts to New Zealand are a standard inclusion on all Woolworths Mobile 30-day prepaid plans priced at $30 per month or above and SIM-only plans of $35 per month or above. Woolworths Mobile is powered by the Telstra network.

What if my provider doesn't include calls to New Zealand?

If you really need to make calls from Australia to New Zealand and your provider offers it, just not on your current plan, the fastest and easiest solution is to upgrade to a plan that does. This will save you from switching providers and comparing plan prices.

Otherwise, a simple solution is to use free messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Skype, or WeChat. All you need to do is make sure the person you’re contacting has the same app installed and you have access to mobile data or WiFi.

If you're planning a trip to New Zealand, check out our guides on how to use your mobile overseas and the best SIM cards for travelling New Zealand.

Christie Graham

Digital Content Editor

Christie Graham is a tech industry expert and former head copywriter for Harvey Norman's Computers and Tech category. She won a national Newscorp writing competition to review TV shows on Binge, and keeps busy juggling her many hobbies including baking, painting, archery, stargazing, tending to her chickens, training her Border Collie, expanding her Harry Potter replica collection, and making lists (much like this one).

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