Does it cover a day trip to the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast?

It does - this is a national Australia plan, so it works seamlessly beyond Brisbane. Expect solid coverage down the M1 to the Gold Coast and up to the Sunshine Coast beaches, with no new SIM needed.

How much data will I use in a few days in Brisbane?

For maps, ferry apps, rideshares and social sharing, around 1GB every couple of days suits most visitors. Streaming or tethering uses more - and the same plan keeps working anywhere else you roam in Australia.

Brisbane eSIM.

Name: Brisbane travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Ride the CityCat down the Brisbane River from South Bank to New Farm.

from $3.16/day · unlimited dataAll of Australia →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$5.75$0.57/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$5.75

Good to know in Brisbane

Brisbane's CityCat and CityHopper ferries are a scenic, breezy way to see the river - and the CityHopper is free. Use your data to catch live departure times so you're never left waiting on the pontoon.

Two simple ways to buy

Brisbane eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Brisbane eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Brisbane — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Brisbane?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Brisbane eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Brisbane are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Brisbane eSIM: your local data guide.

Sunny Brisbane is best explored along its river - jump on a CityCat from South Bank, climb the Story Bridge or laze at Streets Beach. A Brisbane eSIM keeps ferry timetables, rideshares out to Fortitude Valley and riverside restaurant bookings right at your fingertips as you go.

One eSIM for Brisbane and all of Australia. It's the national Australia eSIM — from $3.16/day with unlimited data, working the same in Brisbane as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Brisbane Airport (BNE)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Brisbane eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$0.67

$2.00

—

5 days1GB

$0.40

$2.00

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.29

$2.00

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.57

$5.75

−15%

15 days3GB

$0.38

$5.75

−43%

30 days3GB

$0.26

$7.66

−61%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Brisbane

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Brisbane eSIM from $3.16/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Brisbane.

South Bank

Book the Wheel of Brisbane, find riverside dining and navigate the Streets Beach lagoon and parklands.

Fortitude Valley

Track live-music listings, order a rideshare home after the Valley's bars and translate menus in Chinatown.

Kangaroo Point

Time the Story Bridge for photos, look up abseiling and rock-climbing bookings and map the cliffs riverwalk.

New Farm

Check what's on at the Powerhouse, catch the CityCat and find brunch in the leafy backstreets.

The practical bit

Getting around Brisbane on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Brisbane

Translink— Journey planner, live times and fares for Brisbane's buses, trains and CityCat ferries across South East Queensland; needs data.
Uber— Widely available for airport transfers and nights out in Fortitude Valley; track fares and driver over mobile data.
DiDi— A cheaper ride-hailing option across Brisbane; needs data to request, price and follow your ride.
Google Maps— Live directions that weave CityCat, train and walking legs together along the river and out to the suburbs.

How long to stay in Brisbane

Brisbane is often a two to three day stop, enough for the river, South Bank and Story Bridge, and a springboard to the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast.

How much data for Brisbane

A balanced 3-5GB comfortably covers maps, CityCat timetables, rideshares and social sharing over a few Brisbane days; 1GB suits light users, while Unlimited is best for streaming or tethering a laptop.

Coverage in Brisbane

5G is reliable across the CBD, South Bank, airport and along the river, but coverage thins in the D'Aguilar hinterland and out on the bay islands like Moreton and North Stradbroke.

Where you're headed

Discover Brisbane.

Brisbane, Australia — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Brisbane eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Brisbane eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Brisbane

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Brisbane?

What is a Brisbane eSIM?

A Brisbane eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Brisbane data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Brisbane eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Brisbane eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Brisbane, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Brisbane.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Australia.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Australia's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Telstra
Optus
Vodafone

Popular places covered

SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneGold CoastCairnsPerthAdelaideUluru

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Brisbane eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Brisbane eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. You'll have data all along the Brisbane River route, so you can check CityCat and CityHopper departures, plan connections and stream while you glide past South Bank. Signal stays strong on the open water.

Your Brisbane eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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