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🇳🇿 eSIM for New Zealand
New Zealand is a road trip, and road trips want live maps, weather and booking changes. Coverage follows the towns and highways and stops at the trailheads.
New Zealand eSIM plans and prices
In short: Num sells 14 prepaid data eSIM plans for New Zealand, from $3.28 for 1 GB per day (1 day) up to 50 GB over 180 days at $62.38. The best value per gigabyte is 10 GB per day for 1 day at $11.77 ($1.18). It connects to One NZ and Spark with 5G on some plans. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in New Zealand, it installs by QR code on any eSIM-capable iPhone, and your own number keeps working.
Live prices, updated from our provider catalogue · 3G/4G/5G, 3G/4G. These are the amounts charged at checkout — nothing is added afterwards.
| Plan | Validity | Total data | Per GB | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1 GB | $3.28 | $3.28 |
| 2 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 2 GB | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.89 | $3.89 |
| 3 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 3 GB | $1.50 | $4.49 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 15 days | 3 GB | $1.72 | $5.15 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 3 GB | $1.82 | $5.45 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 1 GB | $7.58 | $7.58 |
| 5 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 5 GB | $1.71 | $8.57 |
| 10 GB per dayTop-up availableBest value | 1 day | 10 GB | $1.18 | $11.77 |
| 5 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 5 GB | $2.36 | $11.81 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 365 days | 1 GB | $14.35 | $14.35 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 10 GB | $1.56 | $15.62 |
| 20 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 20 GB | $1.43 | $28.68 |
| 50 GB totalTop-up available | 180 days | 50 GB | $1.25 | $62.38 |
Prices shown were generated on 2026-10-08 and can change with our provider's catalogue. The app always shows the current price before you pay.
Best New Zealand eSIM by trip length
Our pick for each trip length: the cheapest plan that lasts the whole stay and carries enough data for maps, messaging and a bit of video. Heavy streamers should go a size up.
| Trip | Our pick | Validity | Total data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend New Zealand eSIM for 3 days | 1 GB total | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.89 |
| One week New Zealand eSIM for 7 days | 3 GB total | 15 days | 3 GB | $5.15 |
| Two weeks New Zealand eSIM for 14 days | 5 GB total | 30 days | 5 GB | $8.57 |
| A month New Zealand eSIM for 30 days | 10 GB total | 30 days | 10 GB | $15.62 |
Using your eSIM in New Zealand
One NZ and Spark are the operators listed on our New Zealand plans; you do not choose between them, the phone does. 6 of the 14 plans list 5G and the rest are 4G — the app shows the speed on each plan before you pay.
The smallest plan is 1 GB over 1 day ($3.28); the largest is 50 GB over 180 days ($62.38). Every plan here can be topped up from the app without reinstalling anything.
Practical notes for New Zealand
- Coverage is good in cities and along the main highways; the South Island backcountry and the Great Walks have long stretches with none.
- Download offline maps and track guides before you leave town — this is true on every network.
- Visiting Australia on the same trip? The Global plan covers both.
How to get connected
- Download Num and pick New Zealand.
- Choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code the app gives you — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the Num line when you land.
Questions about New Zealand
How much does an eSIM for New Zealand cost?
Plans start at $3.28. The table on this page shows current prices — 14 options ranging from short trips to month-long stays. These are the prices you pay in the app; there are no separate activation or delivery fees.
Will my phone work with a New Zealand eSIM?
Most iPhones from the XR and XS onward support eSIM, and the handset must be carrier-unlocked. Check the compatibility page for the full list before you buy.
When does the plan start counting down?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in the coverage area, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and it will wait until you land.
Can I keep my normal number while using it?
Yes. The Num eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working while data runs over the travel plan. Turn your normal line's data roaming off to avoid a roaming bill.
Can I add more data if I run out?
Yes — reloadable plans can be topped up from inside the app without buying a new eSIM or reinstalling anything.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for New Zealand?
Num does not sell unlimited plans for New Zealand. The closest are the daily-allowance plans, such as 1 GB per day, which give a fixed amount each day for the length of the trip. For most travellers the fixed bundles, from 1 GB to 50 GB, are better value.
Which networks does a Num New Zealand eSIM use?
It connects to One NZ and Spark and picks the strongest available network automatically. 6 of the 14 plans support 5G; the rest run on 4G/LTE.
Do I get a New Zealand phone number with the eSIM?
No. Num eSIMs are data-only. Your own number stays active on your existing SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other messaging apps keep working over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, see our guide to eSIMs with a phone number.
What is the best eSIM for New Zealand?
It depends on how long you stay and how much you use maps and video. On this page the best value per gigabyte is 10 GB per day for 1 day at $11.77 ($1.18); the trip-length picks match a plan to a weekend, a week, two weeks and a month.