Best SIM cards for New Zealand: Travel, eSIM, and roaming

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 24 September 2026

Contents

In this SIM card for New Zealand guide:

Buying a New Zealand eSIM
Get a New Zealand SIM card
Roaming in New Zealand with your telco
FAQs

If you're lucky enough to be making the journey to the land of sheep, Sauv Blanc and Sauron, we've got everything you need to know about using your phone overseas. Whether you're hoping to buy a New Zealand SIM card on arrival or roam on your own plan, here's the down-low.

For longer trips, we'd recommend getting a travel eSIM or a local SIM card in New Zealand. For shorter trips or if you need your Australian number when in New Zealand, roaming with an Australian provider is a better choice.

Before we start, here are the most popular postpaid roaming-compatible plans from each Australian telco that works in New Zealand featured in this guide:

#1	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
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	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	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 85GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps 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. $34.00/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34.00/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
#5	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
#6	More	More 75GB 5G Mobile SIM 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $46.00/mth Min. cost $46 Link not supplied	$46.00/mth Min. cost $46	Link not supplied
#7	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Value 5G SIM Plan 45GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied

And here are the most popular prepaid roaming-compatible plans from each Australian telco that works in New Zealand featured in this guide with a minimum 28-day expiry:

#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	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $15/mth for first 3 mths, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	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
#4	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Small Monthly Plan 25GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site

Buying a New Zealand eSIM

If you have an eSIM-enabled smartphone, you can download a digital New Zealand SIM card to your phone when you get to the airport, or even before you leave. You won't need to hunt around the airport for a local New Zealand SIM card. All you'll need to do is download an app or scan a QR code. A travel eSIM is a great option if you're going to be overseas for more than a week.

Travel eSIMs are effectively prepaid as you pay upfront, and they don't renew automatically. If you go over your allowance, you won't be charged extra. Instead, your service will just stop working.

Here's a look at travel eSIMs for New Zealand from some of our favourite providers with at least 5GB and a seven-day expiry:

Provider	Plan
Airalo	$19 for 5GB with a seven-day expiry	View on Airalo
Jetpac	$31.50 for 10GB with a seven-day expiry	View on Jetpac
Saily	USD$13.99 for 5GB with a 30-day expiry	View on Saily

For a longer trip, here's a look at plans with at least 10GB and a 14-day expiry minimum:

Provider	Plan
Airalo	$34 for 10GB with a 15-day expiry	View on Airalo
Jetpac	$37 for 14GB with a 14-day expiry	View on Jetpac
Saily	USD$23.99 for 10GB with a 30-day expiry	View on Saily

Just be aware that most New Zealand travel eSIM options are data-only. This means you won't be able to make calls or send text messages using any of the above New Zealand travel eSIMs.

If you don't need the ability to make calls or send text messages (and you have a compatible device), the travel eSIM plans tend to be better value than what's offered by local New Zealand providers when it comes to cheaper options.

Expert tip: Airalo is simple and reliable

“When I travelled to New Zealand in 2022, I purchased an Airalo eSIM - the 10GB plan with a 30-day expiry. This data allowance comfortably lasted me two weeks, and the process of setting up my eSIM was very simple. I'll definitely use Airalo next time I visit New Zealand. While Airalo can be a little more expensive than other eSIM providers, it has worked well for me in every country I've tried, and you get a small percentage of your purchase back in credit to use toward a future eSIM plan."

Alex Choros, Managing Editor WhistleOut

Travelling with eSIM: Everything you need to know

Instead of hunting around an airport looking for a local SIM, just use an app to add a new plan to your phone via the internet thanks to eSIMs. Find out how by viewing our guide to travelling with eSIM.

Get a New Zealand SIM card

If you don't have a phone with eSIM or prefer to do things the old-fashioned way, you can pick up a physical prepaid New Zealand SIM card when you land instead. We recommend going with either One or Spark.

One

Rebranded from Vodafone, One has a couple of New Zealand travel SIM options specifically designed for visitors. Notably, the call and text inclusions can be used both for local numbers in New Zealand and for international calls back to Australia. Your options are as follows:

Price	Data	Talk	Texts	Expiry
NZD$29	2GB	200 mins to Aus or NZ	200 texts to Aus or NZ	30 days
NZD$49	10GB	Unlimited to NZ, 200 mins to Aus	Unlimited to NZ 200 texts to Aus	60 days
NZD$69	40GB	Unlimited to NZ, 200 mins to Aus	Unlimited to NZ 200 texts to Aus	90 days
NZD$99	100GB	Unlimited to NZ, 250 mins to Aus	Unlimited to NZ, 250 texts to Aus	90 days

One's travel plans don't include MMS.

We'd recommend the 10GB plan at a minimum, and the 40GB plan if you're staying for over a month. It has a 90-day expiry, and 40GB is a pretty reasonable amount of data for that kind of time period. There is a 100GB option too, however, if you have more demanding data needs.

There are kiosks in the arrivals area of Auckland and Christchurch International Airports, and the Queenstown and Wellington Airports, if you want to buy right after you get off your flight. Alternatively, you can visit a One store in New Zealand.

One also offers eSIMs for the above plans, if you want to buy before you fly.

Spark New Zealand

All of Spark's New Zealand travel SIMs last for three months, making them ideal for longer stays in New Zealand. If you're staying for over one month, we'd recommend either its 50GB SIM or its endless plan. Here are Spark's all-inclusive plans:

Price	Data	Talk	Texts	Expiry
NZD$29	2GB	200 mins to NZ 100 mins to Aus	200 texts to NZ 100 texts to Aus	Three months
NZD$49	10GB	Unlimited mins to NZ + Aus	Unlimited texts to NZ + Aus	Three months
NZD$79	50GB	Unlimited mins to NZ + Aus	Unlimited texts to NZ + Aus	Three months
NZD$129	Endless data, with speeds reduced to 1.2Mbps after 100GB	Unlimited mins to NZ + Aus	Unlimited texts + NZ + Aus	Three months

Spark has kiosks at the arrival area of Christchurch International Airport and Auckland International Airport. Otherwise, you can pick up these SIMs from a Spark store. Alternatively, you can buy these as an eSIM through the Spark website.

Spark also has data-only travel packs, but these are only available as eSIMs. Pricing starts at NZD$29 for 5GB, which is a little more than you'd pay for an Airalo eSIM.

Spark plans from NZD$39 and up include free data for Spotify. This means any data you use streaming music on Spotify won't count towards your allowance. Given I once accidentally burnt through my travel eSIM allowance by streaming rain sounds overnight without realising I hadn't reconnected to my Airbnb WiFi, this could be a pretty useful addition.

Just note that podcasts will still count toward your data usage.

Expert tip: Don't forget about 2FA

“If you use any apps that regularly require two-factor authentication (2FA) via SMS, this is something to consider when deciding how to stay connected overseas. If you opt for a travel eSIM or local SIM, you won't be able to receive text messages to your Australian number. The only way to keep getting text messages, for 2FA or otherwise, is roaming with your Australian number. Alternatively, you can see if those apps allow 2FA through other means, like Google Authenticator or 1Password."

Fergus Halliday, Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut

Roam in New Zealand with your telco

For shorter trips, roaming with your telco can be a good option. It is also the only way to keep using your Australian number while abroad, which can be important if you're overseas for business rather than pleasure.

Below we've taken a look at the price per day and price per gigabyte for providers you can roam in New Zealand with at a decent rate. We haven't looked at providers that are too expensive or only have pay-as-you-go options. Click on any provider's name to get more information about their roaming offer.

Provider	Price per day	Price per gigabyte	Countries
felix mobile	$0.05	$5	Over 40
Vodafone	$5	N/A	Over 100
Optus	$5	$1	Over 150
Telstra	$5	$2.50	Over 80
Belong	$2	$10	Over 45
Aussie Broadband	$5	$1	Over 150
Tangerine	Between $3.93 and $5	Between $5.50 and $10	Over 60
More	Between $3.93 and $5	Between $5.50 and $10	Over 60
Kogan	Between $6.43 and $10	Between $9 and $12.50	30
amaysim	Between $0.06 and $0.19	Between $7.78 and $12.50	Over 120

Roaming in New Zealand with felix mobile

Price per day: $0.05
Price per gigabyte: $5

If you're a felix mobile customer travelling to New Zealand, you can get a roaming pack for $20. This gets you 4GB of data, 100 standard international texts and 100 standard international minutes. This is one of the best roaming offers around right now.

Here are felix mobile's plans:

#1	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $15/mth for first 3 mths, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 50GB Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $17.50/mth for first 3 mths, then $35/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $35.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $20/mth for first 3 mths, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#4	felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited+ Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 80Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network $50.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site

Roaming in New Zealand with Vodafone

Price per day: $5
Price per gigabyte: N/A

All Vodafone postpaid plans include $5 per day roaming, which covers New Zealand. For each day you spend in New Zealand, you'll pay an extra $5 on top of your regular phone bill. This allows you to use your Australian inclusions - such as data - while overseas. You don't get a separate data allowance for travelling overseas like with other providers.

If you go over your primary data allowance when travelling, Vodafone will charge you an extra $5 per gigabyte.

Note that you can only use $5 roaming for up to 90 days per calendar year.

Here are Vodafone's SIM-only plans with $5 roaming:

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small SIM Only Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $45.00/mth Min. cost $45 Go to Site	$45.00/mth Min. cost $45	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium SIM Only Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#3	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

Vodafone also has prepaid roaming add-ons. These start at $5 for 200MB with a one-day expiry and max out at $35 for 2GB with a seven-day expiry. These aren't very good value when compared to a local New Zealand travel SIM.

Roaming in New Zealand with Optus

Price per day: $5
Price per gigabyte: $1

When you're travelling in New Zealand with Optus on a Choice Plus postpaid plan, you'll pay just $5 for a 5GB data pack with a 24-hour expiry. You'll get unlimited talk and text to get in touch with friends and family back home, and for making calls within New Zealand.

Here is Optus' current SIM-only plan range:

#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 $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $69.00/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69.00/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $70.00/mth Min. cost $70 Go to Site	$70.00/mth Min. cost $70	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $90.00/mth Min. cost $90 Go to Site	$90.00/mth Min. cost $90	Go to Site

These can also be paired with a new phone.

If you have an Optus Flex Plus prepaid mobile plan, you have four roaming options to pick from:

Pack	Expiry	Inclusions
$5	1-day	Up to 25 mins, 50 texts, 1GB
$25	14-day	Up to 50 mins, 50 texts, 5GB
$45	28-day	Up to 100 mins, 100 texts, 10GB
$75	186-day	Up to 100 mins, 100 texts, 15GB

Roaming in New Zealand with Telstra

Price per day: $5
Price per gigabyte: $2.50

If you've got a Telstra Upfront plan, it will cost you just $5 per day to roam in New Zealand under the telco's International Day Pass system. This gets you 2GB of data per day, which expires at midnight Australian Eastern Standard Time.

If you go over your 2GB, you'll be charged an extra $10 for another 2GB. This data can then be used over the following 31 days whenever you go over your initial allowance.

In addition to data, you'll get unlimited standard calls and texts to both local and standard international numbers each day. Be aware that MMS is billed at $0.75 per message.

If you've got a Telstra Upfront plan, roaming will work in over 80 destinations. New Zealand is the cheapest country you can roam in with Telstra. Most other destinations are billed at $10 per day.

$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

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$74 Basic Upfront SIM 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

$99 Premium Upfront SIM Plan

300GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26

$84.00/mth

Min. cost $84

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$84.00/mth

Min. cost $84

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Telstra prepaid customers can buy an international roaming pack for their trip. Your options are as follows:

Pack	Price	Inclusions
Three-day expiry	$10	15 mins, 15 texts, 400MB
Seven-day expiry	$15	25 mins, 25 texts, 2GB
14-day expiry	$25	50 mins, 50 texts, 4GB

Roaming in New Zealand with Belong

Price per day: $2
Price per gigabyte: $10

Telstra's budget brand Belong has a very simple approach to international roaming.

With just one roaming add-on, Belong customers will pay $30 for 3GB of data, unlimited standard SMS, and 150 minutes of calls. This add-on has a 15-day expiry, but additional add-ons can be purchased if you run out of data early.

Belong's roaming travel pack works in over 45 destinations, including New Zealand.

In addition to its travel pack, all Belong customers get free access to a basic roaming service. This lets you receive SMS while still overseas (for verification codes, for example), and using WiFi calling, when on a suitable network.

Here are Belong's mobile plans you can roam in New Zealand with:

#1	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 85GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps 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. $34.00/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34.00/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
#2	Belong	Belong 40GB Mobile Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps 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. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Link not supplied	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Link not supplied
#3	Belong	Belong 100GB Mobile Plan 160GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps 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. $49.00/mth Min. cost $49 Link not supplied	$49.00/mth Min. cost $49	Link not supplied
#4	Belong	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

Roaming in New Zealand with Aussie Broadband

Price per day: $5
Price per gigabyte: $1

Aussie Broadband's roaming offer is identical to what Optus postpaid customers get: $5 per day with 5GB in any Zone 1 destination. This covers over 150 countries, including New Zealand.

Here are Aussie Broadband's mobile plans you can roam in New Zealand with:

#1	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Saver 5G SIM Plan 20GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00/mth Min. cost $30 Link not supplied	$30.00/mth Min. cost $30	Link not supplied
#2	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Value 5G SIM Plan 45GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#3	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Essential 5G SIM Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied
#4	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Premium 5G SIM Plan 180GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $60.00/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60.00/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied

Roaming in New Zealand with Tangerine

Price per day: Between $3.93 and $5
Price per gigabyte: Between $5.50 and $10

Telstra MVNO, Tangerine, is another small telco with a high-value international roaming offer. Customers can choose between a seven-day roaming pack or a longer 14-day pack. Roaming packs work up until 11:59PM (AEST) on your last included day.

Tangerine's roaming travel pack works in plenty of popular destinations, including New Zealand. Here's how its roaming options compare on inclusions and price:

Pack	Price	Inclusions
Seven-day expiry	$35	30 mins, 30 texts, 5GB
14-day expiry	$55	60 mins, 60 texts, 10GB

Below are Tangerine's plans you can roam with:

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 50GB 5G Mobile SIM 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $18/mth for 4 months then $36/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $36.00/mth Min. cost $18 Go to Site	$36.00/mth Min. cost $18	Go to Site
#3	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 75GB 5G Mobile SIM 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $21/mth for 4 months then $42/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $42.00/mth Min. cost $21 Go to Site	$42.00/mth Min. cost $21	Go to Site
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 100GB 5G Mobile SIM 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $24/mth for 4 months then $48/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $48.00/mth Min. cost $24 Go to Site	$48.00/mth Min. cost $24	Go to Site
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 160GB 5G Mobile SIM 160GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $30/mth for 4 months then $60/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $60.00/mth Min. cost $30 Go to Site	$60.00/mth Min. cost $30	Go to Site

Roaming in New Zealand with More

Price per day: Between $3.93 and $5
Price per gigabyte: Between $5.50 and $10

Tangerine's sister brand More also operates on the Telstra network, and has identical roaming pack options. There's a seven-day roaming pack with 5GB of data for $35, or a 14-day pack with 10GB for $55.

Like Tangerine, these roaming packs work up until 11.59pm (AEST) on your last included day.

Pack	Price	Inclusions
Seven-day expiry	$35	30 mins, 30 texts, 5GB
14-day expiry	$55	60 mins, 60 texts, 10GB

Here are More's plans you can roam with:

#1	More	More 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $33.00/mth Min. cost $33 Link not supplied	$33.00/mth Min. cost $33	Link not supplied
#2	More	More 50GB 5G Mobile SIM 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#3	More	More 75GB 5G Mobile SIM 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $46.00/mth Min. cost $46 Link not supplied	$46.00/mth Min. cost $46	Link not supplied
#4	More	More 100GB 5G Mobile SIM 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $52.00/mth Min. cost $52 Link not supplied	$52.00/mth Min. cost $52	Link not supplied
#5	More	More 160GB 5G Mobile SIM 160GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $65.00/mth Min. cost $65 Link not supplied	$65.00/mth Min. cost $65	Link not supplied

Roaming in New Zealand with Boost Mobile

Price per day: Between $2.85 and $6.67
Price per gigabyte: Between $5.71 and $10

Boost Mobile offers three different tiers of international roaming add-on packs. Starting from $20, customers can choose from three expiry length options with both data and calls and text. The more you pay, the longer the expiry and the more data, call minutes and texts you receive. Here's how they compare:

Pack	Price	Inclusions
Three-day expiry	$20	15 mins, 15 texts, 2GB
Seven-day expiry	$30	30 mins, 30 texts, 5GB
14-day expiry	$40	60 mins, 60 texts, 7GB

Here are Boost Mobile's plans:

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $14 Prepaid 6GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Go to Site	$14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $28 Prepaid 8GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $28.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$28.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	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
#4	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
#5	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
#6	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

Roaming in New Zealand with Kogan Mobile

Price per day: Between $6.43 and $10
Price per gigabyte: Between $9 and $12.50

Kogan Mobile offers three international roaming packs for use in about 30 countries, including New Zealand.

Expiry	Price	Inclusions
One-day expiry	$10	Up to 50 mins, 50 texts, 1GB
Three-day expiry	$25	Up to 100 mins, 100 texts, 2GB
Seven-day expiry	$45	Up to 150 mins, 150 texts, 5GB

Call minutes and SMS (text only) include standard calls to and from the selected countries and standard numbers in Australia.

You can purchase the international roaming pack via the Kogan Mobile app, use your online account or call customer support, or text "ROAM" to 12612 from your mobile.

#1	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Small Monthly Plan 25GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Medium Monthly Plan 60GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 04.10.26 $29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Large Monthly Plan 80GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Small - 365 Day Flex Plan 220GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 220GB data for only $149 (incl. $30.90 off + 80GB bonus data) on the Small 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 11.10.26 $149.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$149.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Large - 365 Day Flex Plan 400GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 400GB data for only $179 (incl. $96 off + 100GB bonus data) on the Large 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 11.10.26. $179.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$179.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Medium - 365 Day Flex Plan 200GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 200GB data for only $190 on the Medium 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 30.11.26 $190.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$190.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#7	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Extra Large - 365 Day Flex Plan 500GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 500GB data for only $300 on the Extra Large 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 30.11.26 $300.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$300.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site

Roaming in New Zealand with amaysim

Price per day: Between $0.06 and $0.19
Price per gigabyte: Between $7.78 and $12.50

amaysim has four packs international roaming packs ranging from $20 to $70, each with a 365-day expiry. These all work in New Zealand. amaysim's cheapest pack doesn't come with data, so most will want the $25 pack at a minimum. This gets you 2GB, 50 minutes of talk, and 30 texts while overseas. Here are all of your options:

Pack	Price	Inclusions
Small Talk	$20	100 mins, 100 texts, no data
The Works	$25	50 mins, 30 texts, 2GB
Just Gigs	$50	No mins, no texts, 6GB
The Epic	$70	100 mins, 60 texts, 9GB

Here are amaysim's 28-day expiry plans you can pair a roaming pack with:

#1	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
#2	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
#3	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
#4	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
#5	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

If you have a seven-day expiry plan or long-expiry plan, you can still add on roaming packs, so long as you have an active recharge.

FAQs

Can I buy a New Zealand SIM card in Australia?

If you're looking to buy a New Zealand SIM in Australia, there are websites like SIMCorner and Simify that will ship you a SIM to your Australian address, so you don't have to spend time looking for one when you arrive. You do, however, often pay more for this. Just be sure to double-check what these SIMs include, as they're often different to the SIMs you can get on arrival.

You can also buy a New Zealand eSIM through retailers like Airalo before you leave, download it to your phone, and then activate it when you land.

Can I buy a New Zealand SIM card with unlimited data?

Spark is the only New Zealand provider that offers a travel SIM with unlimited data. It's referred to as endless data and works similarly to Australian unlimited data mobile plans, where you'll get a primary allowance and then be able to keep using data at a slower rate. In this case, you'll get 100GB and then can keep using your connection at capped speeds of 1.2Mbps if you exceed your data limit.

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