Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
Choose one of three methods:
Scan QR code
Install via 'Quick Install' button
Manual setup through phone settings
Use the package within 3 months from purchase
Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
Not available for Sicily
A New Zealand trip usually comes in stages: a flight with a connection, a rental car and a route across two islands with tours, ferries and different places to sleep. You need internet for navigation, booking activities, a weather forecast that can change within an hour, and contacting your hosts. It is easiest to install the eSIM at home, so that right after landing in Auckland or Christchurch you can call a taxi and open a map.
You can buy an eSIM for New Zealand online right on this page from 4 500 ₸: choose a data plan, pay by card and get the QR code within minutes. An eSIM is a digital SIM card — it installs on your phone with no plastic card and no visit to a phone shop.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Wellington and Auckland and the rest of the country.
Roaming in New Zealand with a Kazakh carrier is usually far more expensive, and roaming data runs out fast. With a Funsim eSIM you pay a fixed price for a data package and keep your home SIM in the phone for calls and bank SMS — roaming on it can stay off.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for New Zealand at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
The country stretches from north to south, and a trip rarely stays in one city: a few days on the North Island, then a flight or ferry, then the South Island. One profile for the whole country saves you from looking for a phone shop at every stage. New Zealand plans are listed above, and if your route includes Australia or Pacific islands, look at the regional and global plans too.
Keep your main SIM in the phone for calls and bank SMS and send mobile data through the eSIM. Most plans have no voice calls or SMS, so messengers are the easiest way to talk to hosts, guides and rental companies. After a long flight it also helps that you can set up the profile calmly at home rather than in a transit lounge.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to set up | At home, before the flight | Usually on arrival | After landing, in an operator shop or kiosk |
| What you do in New Zealand | Switch data on for the eSIM | Check your operator's terms | Find a point of sale and activate it |
| Cost of data | Fixed package, see plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on the operator's tariff |
| Your home number | Stays for calls and banking | Stays active | Usually a second SIM or a swap |
| Two weeks, two islands | One profile for the whole country | Depends on operator terms | Yes, but you must watch the package validity |
Coverage is best in the cities and along the main highways, and often disappears in national parks, on coasts and in the mountains. These are the places where you will use the internet most.
The largest city and main air gateway. After a long flight you need to find a taxi or bus, open the address of your accommodation and message your host about check-in. In the city it helps to have a public transport map and to book ferries to nearby Hauraki Gulf islands such as Waiheke.
A resort region in the north with the towns of Paihia and Russell and boat trips. You need internet to book a cruise, check the weather and see ferry times. Away from the villages, on narrow Northland roads, signal can be weak, so save important addresses in advance.
Geothermal parks, mud pools, Maori cultural evenings and nearby Hobbiton. Many things here are booked for a specific time, and tickets and confirmations are handy on your phone. From Auckland you get here by car or coach, so navigation helps on the road.
A national park with volcanoes and the well-known day hike, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Mountain weather changes fast, and you should check the forecast and warnings before setting out. Signal on the trail itself is unpredictable, so download a map and do not count on internet there.
The capital on the strait, a windy, compact city where museums, the waterfront and cafes are easy to explore on foot. You need internet for transport, cable car tickets and restaurant bookings. Ferries to the South Island also leave from here, so check the timetable in advance.
Christchurch is often the arrival or departure point, while Kaikoura on the coast is known for whale watching and marine wildlife. Tours depend on the weather and operators may reschedule, so keep messages and calls via messenger within reach.
The Hooker Valley and Lake Pukaki at the foot of the country's highest mountain. The village is small and signal is not as steady as in the cities. Check the weather and road conditions before you set off and save the trail map offline.
A coast at the top of the South Island with golden beaches, kayaking and routes along the water. Many people use water taxis, which run to schedules that depend on the tide and weather. Internet helps with bookings and confirmations, while on the trails signal is often absent.
Some services will be familiar from home, and others are simply handy for independent routes across the islands.
Works for routes in and between cities and shows travel times and opening hours. Before heading into the mountains or national parks, download offline maps of the region.
Works in the big cities and at airports, the price is shown before the ride and you do not need to explain the address. There are no taxis in small settlements, and in the evening it is better to arrange a transfer in advance.
The country's national weather service, with detailed forecasts for mountains, coasts and marine areas. Especially useful before hikes and cruises, where the decision depends on wind and swell.
The website and app of the Department of Conservation, with information on trails, huts, closures and bookings on popular routes. Check warnings before you set out.
The Auckland transport authority's app for buses, trains and ferries. It shows routes and departure times, and you can top up a travel card.
English is the main language, but Maori place names can be hard to read. The app helps with signs, park names and small notices.
Booking is for reservations and messages to hosts, while WhatsApp and Telegram help you agree check-in quickly. Since most plans have no voice calls, calling through a messenger is easiest.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. You can find this in the settings or on the manufacturer's website.
Choose a New Zealand plan above and pay by card on the site, no passport is needed. If your route includes other countries, compare the regional plans.
Install the eSIM at home by QR code, the Quick install button or manually while you still have Wi-Fi. Do not leave it for the connection: you may have no internet on the way.
After landing, choose the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch data roaming on for that line.
Keep your main SIM for calls and bank SMS, but turn off mobile data on it so traffic does not go through roaming.
If the package runs out, buy extra data on the site. You can use the hotspot for a laptop on plans that allow it, check the plan page for details.
Before moving between regions, download offline maps and save your accommodation addresses: signal can drop for long stretches between towns and in parks.
