Prices in pounds · Three prices checked 6 November 2026
Three roaming in New Zealand vs a travel eSIM
In New Zealand, Three uses its Go Roam Around the World prices. Here is what that costs for a long weekend, a week and a fortnight, next to a data-only travel eSIM for the same trip.
Three vs eSIM in New Zealand: 3, 7 and 14 days
Three’s lowest published option in New Zealand for each trip length, next to a Graba SIM New Zealand plan with about 0.7 GB a day.
- 3 days
- 7 days
- 14 days
Three roamingGraba SIM eSIM
| Trip | Three | Graba SIM eSIM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend3 days | £12.503-day pass | £3.993GB, 15 days | The eSIM is £8.51 less |
| A week7 days | £30.007-day pass | £5.495GB, 30 days | The eSIM is £24.51 less |
| A fortnight14 days | £60.0014-day pass | £10.4910GB, 30 days | The eSIM is £49.51 less |
What’s included: Three: your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. Graba SIM: data only, prepaid; your Three SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. Graba SIM prices are live; Three prices checked 6 November 2026.
Sources: Three roaming (checked 6 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Graba SIM New Zealand plans: data, validity and total price
Each plan is a one-off price for one eSIM. It starts when it first connects in New Zealand, and hotspot use comes out of the same data.
Using your phone in New Zealand
- AKL Auckland
- CHC Christchurch
- ZQN Queenstown
- WLG Wellington
- 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
- 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.
Going further with Three
- Australia (a combined trip to Australia): Three charges £8 a day (Go Roam Around the World).
What you get for the money
Three Go Roam Around the World
- £8 a day if you joined or upgraded on or after 18 December 2025; £5 a day if you joined between October 2021 and December 2025.
- Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data a month.
- Three only charges on days you use your phone, but your Spend Cap has to be high enough to cover the daily charge or pass, or roaming can stop.
Graba SIM New Zealand eSIM
- 5 plan sizes for New Zealand, from 1GB, 7 days to 20GB, 30 days, each a one-off price.
- Runs on One NZ in New Zealand, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Data only. Your Three SIM stays on for calls and texts, so bank codes still reach you in New Zealand.
Three in New Zealand: questions
How much does Three roaming cost in New Zealand?
£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. For a trip, that is 3 days: £12.50 (3-day pass); 7 days: £30.00 (7-day pass); 14 days: £60.00 (14-day pass).
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than Three in New Zealand?
It depends on the trip. Comparing Three’s lowest published option with a Graba SIM plan of about 0.7 GB a day: 3 days, the eSIM is £8.51 less; 7 days, the eSIM is £24.51 less; 14 days, the eSIM is £49.51 less. Three’s price also includes your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data.
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.