Will it work when I land after a 24-hour journey?
Yes, if you install it before you leave home. On landing, switch off flight mode, set mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it. There is nothing to set up at the airport.
Prices in pounds · for UK travellers
eSIM for New Zealand from the UK
A campervan loop, Queenstown or a stopover after Australia? Get online as you land in Auckland, and compare the price in pounds with your UK network.
- QR code by emailinstall before you fly
- Keep your UK numberdata-only eSIM
- 24/7 live chatin the Graba SIM app
- Pay your way
Before you buy: straight answers
How much data does a campervan trip need?
Maps, campsite bookings and messaging use about 1 GB a day. Many holiday parks have Wi-Fi, so a 10 GB plan suits most two-week trips.
Can I keep my UK number?
Yes. The eSIM is data only, so your UK SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. Turn data roaming off for it so it can’t charge you.
What your trip to New Zealand costs
Set your trip length and how you use your phone. eSIM bars are data-only plans that cover the whole trip; UK network bars use your UK allowance and include calls and texts. EE and Vodafone don’t publish a price for New Zealand that we can check, so they aren’t charted.
Sources: O2 roaming (checked 6 November 2026) · Three roaming (checked 6 November 2026) · Airalo fixed-data plans (checked 9 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
New Zealand eSIM
How long is your trip?
Pick the trip that sounds most like yours. Every plan is data only, paid once, with no contract.
Prices in GBP
Not sure? Answer 3 quick questionsWe’ll show the maths behind our suggestion.
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On every plan here
- Uses One NZ, with 5G where available
- Starts when you first connect, so you can install it before you fly
- QR code by emailInstall it in minutes
- Keep your numberData only, your SIM stays in
- 24/7 live chatIn the Graba SIM app
- Pay onceNo contract, guest checkout
More options
Other sizes for different kinds of trip.
Only need a day?
A day pass gives you full-speed data for one day, then slower data for the rest of the day.
500MB to 10GB a day
From £1.99
See day passesHow we choose these plans
For each trip we pick the current plan that costs the least while lasting the whole trip and gives about 0.3 to 0.7 GB a day, enough for maps, messages and social media. A plan may last longer than the trip. Everyone uses data differently, so check your phone’s recent data use. “Best value” only appears when that plan also costs the least per GB of all the plans that fit.
Arriving in New Zealand
- AKL Auckland
- CHC Christchurch
- ZQN Queenstown
- WLG Wellington
Long-haul flights land in Auckland or Christchurch, often after a stop in Asia or Australia. Install the eSIM at home so it’s ready after a long journey.
Signal where people go
- Auckland and Wellington
- Strong signal across both cities.
- Queenstown and Wanaka
- Good in town; mountain passes and ski fields are patchier.
- Milford Sound
- There is no mobile signal on the road beyond Te Anau or in the sound itself. Download maps first.
- The West Coast
- Long stretches between Haast and Greymouth have no signal on any network.
Networks our New Zealand plans use: One NZ
Your UK network in New Zealand
New Zealand is outside the EU, so Europe roaming deals on UK plans don’t cover it. What each network publishes for New Zealand, and a week of it:
| Network | What it charges | 7 days | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
 EE | Varies by plan EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for New Zealand. | No published price | EE roaming |
| O2 | O2 Travel £7 a day with the O2 Travel Bolt On: unlimited calls, texts and data, at up to 2 Mbps. | £49.00£7 a day × 7 | O2 in New Zealand vs eSIM |
| Vodafone | Check Vodafone Check what Vodafone charges in New Zealand in its roaming charge checker. Its European roaming passes only cover Zone B. | No published price | Vodafone roaming |
 Three | Go Roam Around the World £8 a day in Go Roam Around the World (£5 on plans from 2021 to 2025), or £30 for a 7-day pass. Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. | £30.007-day pass | Three in New Zealand vs eSIM |
Sources: EE (checked 29 October 2026) · O2 (checked 6 November 2026) · Vodafone (checked 29 October 2026) · Three (checked 6 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Graba SIM vs Airalo: the same plans, side by side
Plans with exactly the same data allowance and validity for New Zealand, both data-only and priced in pounds. Coverage and networks can differ, so check the plan details before you buy.
Highlighted: the lower price for each plan. Holafly sells unlimited data only, priced in US dollars, so it isn’t in this like-for-like table.
Sources: Airalo fixed-data plans (checked 9 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Compare prices for New Zealand
Know before you go
- Outside towns, much of New Zealand has no mobile signal. Plan campervan and driving days with offline maps, and fill up before remote stretches.
- Trips here are often long. Check the plan’s validity covers your whole stay, or pick a 30-day plan and top up if you need more.
- New Zealand is outside the EU, so Europe roaming deals on UK plans don’t cover it. Check your network’s rate before you fly.
Crossing a border from New Zealand?
A New Zealand plan covers New Zealand only. This is what your UK network charges next door:
| Going on to | O2 | Three | Vodafone | eSIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australiaa combined trip to Australia | £7 a day | £8 a day (Go Roam Around the World) | Global Roam zone | Australia plans |
Set it up before you fly
- Check your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM on our compatibility page.
- Install the plan at home on Wi-Fi with our iPhone or Android guide.
- When you land at Auckland, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it only.
Questions about New Zealand
Is there signal on New Zealand road trips?
In towns and on main highways, mostly. Mountain passes, the West Coast and Milford Sound have long gaps on every network, so save offline maps before you set off.
Does a New Zealand eSIM work in Australia?
A New Zealand plan covers New Zealand only. For a combined trip, add an Australia plan or check the coverage list of a regional plan.
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming in New Zealand?
For a week with about 0.7 GB a day, the Graba SIM 5GB, 30 days plan costs £5.49, less than each published UK network option for New Zealand (the lowest is Three at £30.00). UK network prices include calls and texts; the eSIM is data only.
What do UK networks charge in New Zealand?
EE: EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for New Zealand. O2: £7 a day with the O2 Travel Bolt On: unlimited calls, texts and data, at up to 2 Mbps. Vodafone: Check what Vodafone charges in New Zealand in its roaming charge checker. Its European roaming passes only cover Zone B. Three: £8 a day in Go Roam Around the World (£5 on plans from 2021 to 2025), or £30 for a 7-day pass. Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data.
What if something goes wrong?
Live chat in the Graba SIM app is open 24/7. Email and contact-form requests are answered Monday to Friday.
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