Buy Travel SIM Cards for New Zealand in New Zealand

Be prepared for your New Zealand travel with a NZ travel SIM card

New Zealand is a country that has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. It would be a shame to travel all this way and not see what makes it so special. But before you board that plane bound for North or South island, or land in Auckland airport or Christchurch airport, pack the essentials including a packing cubes, laundry bags and New Zealand prepaid SIM card! A prepaid SIM card will allow you to stay in touch while also allowing you the freedom to go on your own adventures at your leisure! Instead of using your hotel Wi-Fi to stay connected or using an expensive roaming pack from your Australian phone carrier back home. Chat on social media while getting up close and personal with some kiwi wildlife, or exploring New Zealand's natural beauty.

Fortunately, there's an easy way. At SimCorner, we sell a range of New Zealand SIM cards for travelers. Best of all, every NZ SIM card we sell is prepaid and includes mobile data, phone calls, SMS and also International calls and International SMS. And since we have convenient online ordering and home delivery, preparing your phone for use for you New Zealand trip has never been easier.

What is a New Zealand SIM Card?

Known by different names online (NZ Sim cards, NZ travel Sim, New Zealand travel sim cards, Sim card NZ, NZ prepaid Sim cards, prepaid New Zealand sim cards), they are still just normal sim cards that you can insert into your Australian mobile phone. They're just New Zealand-specific sim cards, so they'll work in that country. If it's a local SIM card from a NZ carrier such as One NZ New Zealand, similar to the ones we sell at SimCorner, they'll be assigned a New Zealand phone number.

When it comes to picking the best sim card for your needs you can't go past One NZ and their travel sim card. Overall One NZ has the best value out of the 3 main carriers in New Zealand. It’s fast and reliable 4G mobile coverage covers 98.5% of Kiwi population and they offer the best deals on bundles for travellers. Best of all, they include data for social apps such as Whatsapp, Viber and Facebook Messenger on Android and/or iOS devices in all their travel sim card bundles.

Choose One NZ New Zealand prepaid travel SIMs

Whether you're looking to visit the North and South Islands whilst using google maps or just using it for the odd call here and there, we've got you covered. We have noted our best One NZ travel SIM cards for Australian travellers below.

Best SIM on a budget

2GB New Zealand SIM Card -Priced at $20, we offer a cheap NZ SIM card that includes 2GB of data, 200 free call minutes, 200 free texts, and no incoming call charges. The free calls and texts are valid within New Zealand, as well as international calls to Australia and several other countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and more. This is option is great if you will have minimal google maps and social media usage. This is just one option to save you money while you are in New Zealand.

Best Value

10GB New Zealand SIM Card - The best value travel SIM card for New Zealand is $37.00 and it comes with 10GB of 4Gdata! The 4G mobile data speeds allow you to share photos, browse the web on fast connections without worrying about slow Wi-Fi spots or download times while using your favourite social app in one go - there are 200 minutes/texting included too so no need to worry about expensive international calls either. Highly recommend this option if web surfing, email, app usage, GPS maps is what is most important when vacationing overseas.

Best Data Value

40GB New Zealand Travel SIM Card - If you plan on using more data and phone calls or sending texts at all, we recommend this bigger option. You also get 40GB 4G Data, unlimited calls and SMS to NZ numbers, as well as 200 International Minutes to Australia and to several other countries. The international minutes & SMS are great for keeping in touch with family and friends back home. Best of all, you also get data for social apps like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest, WhatsApp, Viber. Share your wonderful videos and photos on the go, web surf, guide your way around with the GPS maps, and more. This will suffice for giving family and friends regular updates, and keeping in touch on a daily basis.

Can I buy a NZ SIM card in Australia?

You bet. The best way to get New Zealand prepaid sim cards in Australia is online through SimCorner. By purchasing one of our awesome range and having it shipped straight to your door, you can be sorted even before you step on the plane! We offer free shipping within Australia with regular mail or express 1-3 business day services if needed for urgent travel plans.

How do I activate my New Zealand prepaid SIM card

If you purchased a NZ prepaid SIM card from us, Upon arrival in New Zealand, you will be able to instantly activate your sim card simply by inserting the sim into your phone and dialing 777. The sim will then self activate within a few seconds. Should you require extra data - you can simply create a One NZ account online and purchase additional data plans. Alternatively you can purchase data plans from One NZ stores around NZ. By using a local New Zealand sim card you ensure that you avoid those pesky international roaming charges.

Get the best tourist SIM card for New Zealand

All of our NZ travel SIM card options allow you the opportunity to stay connected with family and friends on holiday. They come in three sizes to fit any unlocked phone—from the basic brick mobile phones to the smartest of iPhones or Samsung's. It always pays to check any specifications before deciding what SIM is right for you, and we hope this has helped. If you like more information on how to get the best NZ sim card which will save money, before you leave Australia, use the contact us link above to get in touch with us, or get your best value travel NZ SIM today!

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Don’t forget to check out our NZ, Australia, and Fiji SIM card packages. We also have various travel essentials, journals, and other accessories that you’ll want to pack for your trip. Choose SimCorner today! If you’re still not convinced, read our reviews to see what our customers have to say about us.