Should I use the same data estimate for Sydney and the outback?

Not necessarily. Navigation, photo backup and time away from Wi-Fi differ; use the calculator as a starting point and adjust to your route.

Can I use mobile data during a reef trip?

Do not assume a land plan works offshore. Save the boat operator's check-in, contact and return information in advance.

Destination travel eSIM

Get an Australia eSIM for your trip.

One prepaid eSIM for your Australia trip. Choose data and validity, then check out in your selected currency.

Choose your plan

What fits your trip?

1. How long are you staying?

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Unlimited · 15 days

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Mobile data only

Use this eSIM for mobile data. Your regular number may remain available for calls or texts, depending on your phone and carrier; roaming charges may apply.

Install on Wi-Fi

Install before departure, then follow your selected plan’s terms for when to enable it.

Before your trip

Keep the details you need close at hand.

Rental-car and insurance details
Road maps and planned fuel stops
Hotel and campsite addresses
Reef operator and check-in information

Data planning: For travel in Australia, use the seven-day ranges below as a starting point and adjust for your itinerary, app use and access to Wi-Fi. Download maps and booking details before long transfer days.

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Where the chosen Australia offer has service, mobile data may help with local navigation and travel coordination. Service depends on the plan, local partner network and location; remote roads and offshore excursions need offline preparation.

Ideas for your trip

Plan your trip to Australia

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

Treat Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as separate urban bases and leave room for the distance between them when planning travel days.

Great Ocean Road, Uluru

The Great Ocean Road and Uluru are very different road-trip settings; choose routes that fit your available days and download maps before driving.

Gold Coast, Cairns, Barrier Reef

Plan a dedicated day for any reef boat trip from Cairns; keep operator, check-in and return details offline and do not assume service at sea.

Australia trip planner

Plan your Australia itinerary

An Australia plan fits a trip within the country when its listed terms match your route. The country's size makes route choice important; compare city, coast and remote legs separately and prepare offline navigation for drives.

01
Sydney harbour and inner-city days
Ferries, neighbourhood walks, event tickets and restaurant plans create frequent short data sessions.
Download the map around your accommodation and save the address for evening returns.
02
Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road
The coastal drive adds rural navigation and overnight stops to an otherwise urban itinerary.
Tourism Australia's route guide identifies the drive as a separate regional trip; save maps, lodging and fuel stops before leaving Melbourne.
03
Beyond the Cairns waterfront
Rainforest and inland outings from Cairns involve different distances and transport from a reef departure.
Check local access and travel times for any inland excursion, and keep transport and return details available offline.

Australia data planning

How much data might your Australia trip use?

The examples below describe different trip patterns and the assumptions behind each estimate. Your actual use depends on your apps, settings, trip length and access to Wi-Fi.

Seven-day light-use calculator example

3.6–5.5 GB

Assumes: Seven days of messaging, email, browsing and occasional maps, with streaming and video calls off, light social use and few photo uploads. Wi-Fi availability is not included in this activity estimate and may reduce mobile data used.

Seven-day typical-use calculator example

10.1–15.1 GB

Assumes: Seven days with light streaming and video calls, daily maps, moderate social use and photo uploads. Wi-Fi access is not modelled and may reduce mobile data used; hotspot, higher-resolution video and app updates can raise demand.

These are rough planning examples, not plan allowances or promises. Actual data use varies with apps, settings, trip length and Wi-Fi. Compare estimates with the live plan options above.

Estimate usage by activity

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