Does the eSIM work well around Rotorua's geothermal parks?

Yes, coverage is reliable across central Rotorua, Te Puia and the lakefront. It can thin inside dense forest like the Redwoods or on remote lake roads, so save offline maps for walks.

Is Rotorua covered by the same eSIM as Tauranga?

Yes. Both sit in the Bay of Plenty and use the one national New Zealand plan on Spark, One NZ and 2degrees, so a single data allowance covers the whole region.

Bay of Plenty eSIM.

Name: Bay of Plenty travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Tauranga's beaches, Mount Maunganui surf, Rotorua's geysers and White Island's smoking horizon.

from $3.14/day · unlimited dataAll of New Zealand →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$10.05$1.01/day

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

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$10.05

Good to know in Bay of Plenty

Rotorua's geothermal steam and rural forest can create signal shadows around some parks and the Redwoods. Coverage is strong in the Tauranga and Rotorua centres, so download trail maps before heading into the treetops or backcountry.

Best time to visit Bay of Plenty

December to March brings the warmest sea temperatures and beach weather, while the shoulder months of November and April are quieter for Rotorua's geothermal sights.

Two simple ways to buy

Bay of Plenty eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Bay of Plenty eSIM: your local data guide.

The Bay of Plenty runs from the golden surf beaches of Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa to Rotorua's geothermal geysers and mud pools. A Bay of Plenty eSIM keeps you online for booking a Whakatāne boat tour, checking the swell at the Mount and navigating the kiwifruit country around Te Puke.

One eSIM for Bay of Plenty and all of New Zealand. It's the national New Zealand eSIM — from $3.14/day with unlimited data, working the same in Bay of Plenty as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Tauranga Airport (TRG)?

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

Bay of Plenty eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.28

$3.83

—

5 days1GB

$0.77

$3.83

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.55

$3.83

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.01

$10.05

−21%

15 days3GB

$0.67

$10.05

−48%

30 days5GB

$0.48

$14.26

−63%

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

eSIM vs the old ways in Bay of Plenty

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

Bay of Plenty eSIM from $3.14/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Bay of Plenty.

Tauranga & Mount Maunganui

Strong 5G across the city and beachfront for surf reports, cafés and parking apps.

Rotorua

Solid coverage in town and around the lakefront geothermal parks, easing off in the Redwoods forest.

Whakatāne & Ōhope

Good 4G along the coast for booking tours, thinner heading inland towards Te Urewera.

Te Puke & the kiwifruit country

Reliable data on State Highway 2, patchier on the rural orchard back roads.

The practical bit

Getting around Bay of Plenty on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Bay of Plenty

Baybus— Bay of Plenty's regional bus network for Tauranga and Rotorua, using the Bee Card.
Uber— Rideshare available in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
Transit— Plans multimodal journeys and shows live bus times across the bay.
CamperMate— Finds campsites, beaches and facilities along the coast.

How long to stay in Bay of Plenty

Three to five days lets you split time between the Tauranga–Mount Maunganui beaches and a Rotorua geothermal-and-culture stay, with a day trip out to Whakatāne.

How much data for Bay of Plenty

Around 3–4 GB covers a week of maps, surf and tour bookings and beach photos; pick Unlimited if you plan to stream or share video from the coast daily.

Coverage in Bay of Plenty

Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Rotorua have strong 5G/4G, but coverage thins in the Kaimai Range, dense forest parks and offshore towards Whakaari/White Island.

Where you're headed

Discover Bay of Plenty.

Explore the breathtaking coastal views from Mount Maunganui in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Stunning aerial view of Tauranga, New Zealand with hills, coastline, and clouds under a bright sky.

A scenic view of boats in a bright summer bay at Tauranga, New Zealand.

Stunning aerial view of green rolling hills in Tauranga, New Zealand, with Mount Maunganui in the background.

Cities in Bay of Plenty

Zoom in on Bay of Plenty.

Rotorua eSIM

How to activate your Bay of Plenty 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 Bay of Plenty

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

New to eSIM in Bay of Plenty?

What is a Bay of Plenty eSIM?

A Bay of Plenty eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Bay of Plenty 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

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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.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Bay of Plenty.

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 New Zealand.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins New Zealand'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.

Spark
One NZ
2degrees
Skinny

Popular places covered

AucklandWellingtonChristchurchQueenstownRotoruaDunedinNapierNelson

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 Bay of Plenty 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

Bay of Plenty eSIM questions, answered.

You'll have signal in Whakatāne and around the harbour before departure, but expect it to drop well offshore towards Whakaari. Confirm bookings and download anything you need before the boat leaves the coast.

Your Bay of Plenty 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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