Explore New Zealand — eSIM Data Plans & Travel Guide
Travel guide for New Zealand with instant eSIM data plans from DataOnly. No SIM swapping, no roaming fees.
Must-see in New Zealand
Hobbiton Movie Set
Wander through 44 charming hobbit holes and grab a ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn on this real-life Middle-earth movie set.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Cruise under thousands of magical bioluminescent glowworms illuminating the dark cavern ceilings of this subterranean wonderland.
Nevis Bungy in Queenstown
Plunge 134 meters toward the canyon floor on New Zealand's highest and most exhilarating bungy jump.
Local food to try in New Zealand
Mince and Cheese Pie
A beloved takeaway comfort food featuring tender, slow-cooked beef encased in a flaky, golden-brown pastry crust.
Pavlova
A crispy meringue dessert with a soft marshmallow-like interior, topped with whipped cream and fresh seasonal fruits like kiwi and passionfruit.
Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
A quintessential Kiwi sweet treat consisting of creamy vanilla ice cream swirled with crunchy, caramelized honeycomb bits.
Practical tips for New Zealand
- Drive on the left side of the road, allow extra travel time for winding mountain roads, and always obey strict rural speed limits.
- The Southern Hemisphere UV index is exceptionally intense year-round, so apply broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen even on overcast days.
- New Zealand uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), and electronic payments via credit or debit card are universally accepted nearly everywhere without minimums.
Fun fact about New Zealand
New Zealand has three official languages: English, Te Reo Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language, and there are officially more sheep in the country than people!
New Zealand eSIM data plans
- 1 GB for 7 days — $5.60
- 2 GB for 15 days — $10.50
- 3 GB for 30 days — $14
- 5 GB for 30 days — $19.60
- Unlimited for 10 days — $48.30
- Unlimited for 15 days — $67.20