Can I use it for a day trip to the Yarra Valley or Great Ocean Road?

Absolutely - it's a national Australia plan, so it keeps working well beyond Melbourne. Coverage is solid through the Yarra Valley wineries and most of the Great Ocean Road, thinning only on remote stretches between towns.

Will it connect at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Yes. Activate before departure and you'll be online as you step off the plane at Tullamarine, ready to book a SkyBus seat or a rideshare into the city without queuing for airport wifi.

Melbourne eSIM.

Name: Melbourne travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Navigate the free tram zone, laneway cafés and St Kilda's bayside in Melbourne.

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 Melbourne

There's no train to Melbourne Airport yet, so most travellers take the SkyBus or a rideshare into the city. Having data on arrival makes booking either painless and lets you track your ride in real time.

Two simple ways to buy

Melbourne eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Melbourne eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Melbourne — 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 Melbourne?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Melbourne eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Melbourne 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

Melbourne eSIM: your local data guide.

Melbourne rewards wanderers - hidden bars off Flinders Lane, street art down Hosier Lane and coffee in Fitzroy. A Melbourne eSIM lets you decode the free tram zone, hop the route 96 down to St Kilda, and find that tucked-away rooftop everyone keeps raving about, all without hunting for café wifi.

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

Landing at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

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

Melbourne 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 Melbourne

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Melbourne.

Fitzroy

Track down Brunswick Street vintage shops, natural wine bars and brunch spots using live reviews and maps.

St Kilda

Follow the route 96 tram, book Luna Park tickets and time the Esplanade sunset over Port Phillip Bay for photos.

Federation Square

Check City Loop train departures, look up gallery exhibitions and meet friends 'under the clocks' at Flinders Street.

Hosier Lane

Frame the ever-changing street art, geotag your shots and navigate the CBD's maze of hidden laneways.

The practical bit

Getting around Melbourne on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Melbourne

PTV (Public Transport Victoria)— Journey planner and live times for Melbourne's trains, trams and buses, including the free tram zone; needs data.
Uber— Reliable for airport runs, since there's no train yet, and late nights; track your ride into the CBD over data.
DiDi— Popular budget ride-hailing across Melbourne; uses data to book, price and follow your driver in real time.
Google Maps— Best for stitching tram, train and walking legs together with live disruptions; handy in the laneway maze.

How long to stay in Melbourne

Melbourne typically warrants three to four days for its laneways, coffee and galleries, with time left for a day trip along the Great Ocean Road or into the Yarra Valley.

How much data for Melbourne

With plenty of cafe wifi around, many manage on 1GB, but 3-5GB is the safer pick for maps, rideshares and PTV planning across a long weekend; stream or hotspot on Unlimited.

Coverage in Melbourne

5G blankets the CBD, Docklands and airport, though signal can drop on underground City Loop platforms and thins on remote Great Ocean Road stretches and up in the Dandenong Ranges.

Where you're headed

Discover Melbourne.

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

Melbourne, Australia — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Melbourne eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Melbourne, Australia — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Melbourne eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Melbourne, Australia — a travel moment · stay connected with a Melbourne eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Melbourne 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 Melbourne

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

New to eSIM in Melbourne?

What is a Melbourne eSIM?

A Melbourne eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Melbourne 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 Melbourne eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Melbourne eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne.

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 Melbourne 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

Melbourne eSIM questions, answered.

Yes, coverage is reliable across the Metro network and the free tram zone, so you'll get maps and PTV journey planning throughout the CBD. Signal can briefly drop deep underground at some City Loop platforms.

Your Melbourne 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.

Travelling wider in Australia?