Will I have signal at Cape Kidnappers for the gannet colony?

Coverage weakens on the long beach and clifftop track out to the gannets, and tours run to the tides. Confirm your booking and download directions in Napier before setting off.

Does the same eSIM work in Hastings and Havelock North?

Yes. It's one national New Zealand plan, so the same eSIM covers Napier, Hastings, Havelock North and Te Mata Peak on the same data — no need to switch anything as you explore the Bay.

Napier eSIM.

Name: Napier travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Napier eSIM data for Art Deco streets, Marine Parade and Hawke's Bay wine country.

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 Napier

Hawke's Bay's flat cycle trails link Napier's wineries beautifully, but the ride out to Cape Kidnappers' gannet colony is tide-dependent and loses signal — confirm tour times and book online while you're still in town.

Two simple ways to buy

Napier eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Napier eSIM: your local data guide.

Rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake, Napier pairs pastel 1930s streetscapes with the palm-lined Marine Parade and the vineyards of Hawke's Bay. A Napier eSIM keeps you connected to book a self-guided Art Deco walk, cycle to a winery like Church Road and time the gannet colony tour at Cape Kidnappers.

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

Landing at Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE)?

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

Napier 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 Napier

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Napier.

The Art Deco Quarter & Emerson Street

Strong city data for following a self-guided Art Deco route and booking a guided walking tour.

Marine Parade & Bluff Hill

Reliable coverage along the seafront for the National Aquarium, Pania statue and the Bluff Hill lookout.

Ahuriri

Dependable signal around the waterfront restaurants and West Quay bars for maps and bookings.

Hawke's Bay Wineries & Cape Kidnappers

Coverage holds around the main wineries but thins on the coastal track out to the gannet colony.

The practical bit

Getting around Napier on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Napier

goBay— Napier and Hastings public bus network for routes and timetables.
Bee Card— Reloadable smartcard app to pay and top up Hawke's Bay bus fares.
Hawke's Bay Combined Taxis— Established local taxi service across Napier and the wider Bay.

How long to stay in Napier

Two days is enough for Napier's Art Deco centre, Marine Parade and a Hawke's Bay wine tour, often extended with a day around Havelock North and Te Mata Peak.

How much data for Napier

A light-to-balanced 1-3 GB covers Napier's walking tours, winery maps and photos; move up to 5 GB or Unlimited if you'll stream or hotspot across the wider Bay.

Coverage in Napier

Napier's Art Deco centre, Marine Parade and Ahuriri have strong 4G and 5G, and coverage holds across the Hastings wine flats; it realistically thins on the coastal track to Cape Kidnappers.

Where you're headed

Discover Napier.

Napier, New Zealand — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Napier eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Napier 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 Napier

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

New to eSIM in Napier?

What is a Napier eSIM?

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

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

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 Napier 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

Napier eSIM questions, answered.

Yes — the main wine districts around Taradale, Havelock North and Hastings have solid coverage for maps, bookings and rideshare. It's ideal for a self-guided cycle or driving tour between cellar doors.

Your Napier 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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