Buy New Zealand Travel SIM Cards in Australia

Discover the 4 Best Prepaid SIM Card for New Zealand Travel with SimCorner in 2023

When traveling to New Zealand, it's crucial to stay connected to make the most out of your trip. Whether you're navigating navigating maps from destination to destination, searching for the best places to eat, or keeping in touch with loved ones back home, having a reliable mobile phone is essential. Forget roaming services that can exorbitantly increase your phone bill, this is where SimCorner steps in, specializing in catering to the communication needs of global travellers. Through partnerships with leading global mobile providers, we ensure that our customers enjoy their mobile and data coverage during their international escapades. With our New Zealand travel SIM cards for travel, you pay for the SIM package, and that’s it. No hidden fees!

What is a New Zealand SIM Card?

A New Zealand SIM card is your standard card, fitting right into your Australian mobile phone. It's designed for use specifically in New Zealand, giving you a dedicated New Zealand phone number. Choose a local SIM card from carriers like One NZ – available at SimCorner – and you'll be assigned a New Zealand number. While other smaller phone providers utilize New Zealand's major networks, Spark or OneNZ, they may have limitations to reduce costs, such as not covering the entire network or providing limited coverage in certain areas. 

Why Choose a New Zealand Prepaid SIM Card for Your Travels?

n a world where Wi-Fi is widely available, you might question the need for a prepaid SIM card. The answer is simple: having one ensures you stay connected wherever you are, not just within the confines of your hotel room. Whether you're booking a ride, exploring local eateries, relying on Google Maps for navigation, staying in touch with family, managing your finances through banking apps, or simply scrolling through social media, a dependable data connection is essential. Relying solely on public Wi-Fi can be risky due to varying speeds and potential security vulnerabilities.

Activating a prepaid SIM card for New Zealand is incredibly straightforward and takes just a few minutes. It's essentially a plug-and-play experience – insert the SIM card into your unlocked device, and you're instantly connected.

Can I Buy a New Zealand SIM Card in Australia?

Absolutely! The simplest way to purchase New Zealand prepaid SIM cards in Australia is through SimCorner. By ordering from our selection and having the SIM card delivered to your doorstep, you can be fully prepared before your flight. We offer free shipping within Australia, with options for regular mail or express 1-3 business day services for urgent travel plans.

Our Top Recommendation: 40GB New Zealand SIM Card

Based on our extensive experience of assisting customers for over a decade, we highly recommend the 40GB New Zealand SIM card for your New Zealand journey. With a robust 5G/4G network covering the country, OneNZ offers 40GB of data for 60 days, making it a more cost-effective option than Spark or Skinny. This package is an excellent all-rounder for Australian travellers, providing Unlimited Minutes and SMS to New Zealand Mobiles and Standard Landlines, along with 200 Call Minutes & SMS to Australia. OneNZ boasts the best value among the three main carriers in New Zealand, offering fast and reliable 5G/4G mobile coverage that spans 98.5% of the Kiwi population, coupled with fantastic bundle deals for travellers.

The Best Prepaid New Zealand SIM Cards for Tourists

At SimCorner we've got you covered when it comes buying a NZ SIM card for your next holiday. Our range of prepaid NZ SIM cards caters to different travel needs. We have noted our best prepaid plans for Australian travellers below.

Whether you're exploring the North and South Islands while relying on Google Maps or simply making occasional calls, we have you covered. At SimCorner we've got you covered when it comes buying a New Zealand SIM card for your next holiday. Our range of prepaid NZ SIM cards caters to different travel needs. We have noted our best prepaid plans for Australian travellers below.

1. Customers Choice: 40GB New Zealand SIM Card-

SimCorner has been selling this New Zealand SIM card plan for over 5 years, and it is frequently recommended by customers. This is a great all-rounder option for Australian travellers who want Unlimited data at a great value. Their all-inclusive prepaid sim card offers 40GB 4G LTE data, unlimited talk & text to NZ numbers and also includes 200 minutes back to Australian numbers. The best part is if you have a 5G compatible phone, you can now also connect to their fast 5G network at no extra cost.

2. Best SIM on a Budget - 2GB One Nz Sim Card

Our 2GB New Zealand SIM Card is priced at $30, offering a cost-effective option that includes 2GB of data, 200 free call minutes, 200 free texts, and no incoming call charges. Calls and texts are valid within New Zealand, as well as international calls to Australia and several other countries. This option is suitable if you have minimal usage of Google Maps and social media.

3. Best Value -10GB New Zealand SIM Card

For the best value, our 10GB New Zealand SIM Card is priced at $49 and includes 10GB of 4G data. With this package, you can share photos, browse the web, and use your favourite social apps without worrying about slow Wi-Fi or download times - 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, GPS maps is what is most important when vacationing overseas.

4. Best Data Value -100GB New Zealand SIM Card

If you require a Lot more data, we have the 100GB New Zealand Travel SIM Card. You get a BIG 100GB of 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. Work while you’re on-the-go, binge-watch on your favourite Netflix series, download latest tracks from Spotify, or make international calls using FaceTime to your friends and family and share your wonderful videos and photos on the go. This will suffice for giving family and friends regular updates, and keeping in touch on a daily basis.

Why Choose SimCorner for Your NZ SIM Cards?

Travellers trust SimCorner worldwide for their communication needs. Our travel SIMs connect to your destination's top network provider, ensuring fast, strong, and secure mobile phone coverage. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees, hassle-free 3-in-1 SIM cards that fit any phone model, easy activation, flexible data options, and outstanding customer service. Plus, we provide quick delivery to your door, ensuring your SIM card arrives before your trip. We also offer a Price Beat Guarantee, ensuring you get the best value.

About SimCorner

Since 2012, SimCorner has been a trusted provider of cheap and reliable SIM cards for travellers worldwide. We serve customers from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, USA, and Canada, helping them stay connected without incurring expensive roaming fees. With a wide range of packages tailored to different destinations, devices, and data requirements, we ensure you have the best SIM card for your travel needs.

How to Activate Your New Zealand Prepaid SIM Card

If you purchased a NZ prepaid SIM card from SimCorner, 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 need more information on obtaining the best NZ SIM card to save money before leaving 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 as your trusted provider today! Still not convinced? Read our reviews to see what our customers have to say about us.