Is coverage good enough for working remotely from Wellington cafés?

Yes — the CBD, Te Aro and Kelburn have strong 4G and 5G, so hotspotting a laptop from a Cuba Street café is fine. Choose a larger data allowance or Unlimited if you'll video-call often.

Does the same eSIM work if I explore beyond Wellington?

Absolutely. It's one national New Zealand plan, so the eSIM keeps working across the North Island and South Island — whether you drive the Wairarapa or fly on to Christchurch.

Wellington eSIM.

Name: Wellington travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Wellington eSIM data for Te Papa, Cuba Street cafés and the Cable Car ride.

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 Wellington

Wellington's CBD is famously compact and walkable, so lean on live Metlink departures rather than driving — and note the Cable Car dips briefly out of signal in the tunnel before reconnecting at the Kelburn lookout.

Two simple ways to buy

Wellington eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Wellington eSIM: your local data guide.

New Zealand's capital packs its galleries, coffee roasters and harbourfront into a walkable few blocks, but you'll still want directions up Mount Victoria and around Miramar. A Wellington eSIM lets you check Metlink bus times, book a Zealandia night tour and share the view from the Cable Car terminus in real time.

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

Landing at Wellington Airport (WLG)?

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

Wellington 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 Wellington

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Wellington.

Te Papa & the Waterfront

Strong signal along the harbour promenade for booking Te Papa timeslots and posting from the lagoon.

Cuba Street

Reliable data amid the cafés and buskers for tracking down the city's best flat white.

Mount Victoria Lookout

Full bars at the summit to upload sweeping shots over the harbour and airport runway.

Miramar & Weta Workshop

Dependable coverage out on the peninsula for booking Weta Workshop tours near the airport.

The practical bit

Getting around Wellington on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Wellington

Metlink— Wellington's official app for bus, train and harbour ferry times and journey planning.
Snapper— Tap-and-pay transit card app for Wellington buses and ferries.
Uber— Readily available across the capital for rides day and night.
Zoomy— New Zealand-owned rideshare app, a local alternative in Wellington.

How long to stay in Wellington

Wellington suits a compact two- to three-day stay, covering Te Papa, the coffee and craft-beer scene, a Cable Car ride and perhaps a Weta Workshop tour.

How much data for Wellington

A balanced 3-5 GB handles Wellington's maps, café hotspotting and photo sharing; upgrade to Unlimited if you'll stream or run video calls while working from the waterfront.

Coverage in Wellington

Wellington's CBD, Te Aro and Kelburn enjoy strong 5G and 4G, and coverage holds around the airport and Miramar; it realistically drops in the Cable Car tunnel and on exposed south-coast trails.

Where you're headed

Discover Wellington.

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

Wellington, New Zealand — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Wellington eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Wellington, New Zealand — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Wellington eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Wellington, New Zealand — a travel moment · stay connected with a Wellington eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Wellington 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 Wellington

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

New to eSIM in Wellington?

What is a Wellington eSIM?

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

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

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 Wellington 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

Wellington eSIM questions, answered.

You'll have signal leaving Wellington Harbour and approaching the Marlborough Sounds, but expect stretches of open Cook Strait with little to no coverage mid-crossing — download anything you need before boarding.

Your Wellington 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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