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Australia eSIM
7 data plans · from $4.99 · one-tap install by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
7 data plans · from $4.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Optus.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
35 plans for Australia, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 35 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
24 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Optus, Telstra, Spark, Metfone.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
22 regional plans include Australia. The widest covers 20 countries — worth it if Australia is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $3.99 for 0.48828125 GB over 1 day.
A travel eSIM for Australia is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in Australia, then connects automatically to Optus on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Australia plans start at $4.99 across 7 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for Australia is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Vegemite on Toast
A thick, dark brown Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract.
Any local cafe or supermarket
Meat Pie
A hand-sized meat pie containing largely diced or minced meat and gravy, often consumed with tomato sauce.
Bakeries and sporting events
Lamington
Squares of butter cake or sponge cake coated in an outer layer of chocolate sauce and rolled in desiccated coconut.
Bakeries and cafes nationwide
Australia connectivity guide
Australia's coverage map is the population map: excellent along the eastern seaboard and in the southwest corner, and absent across most of the continent's interior. That distinction matters more here than anywhere else in this catalogue, because the gaps are measured in hundreds of kilometres and the consequences of driving into one unprepared are not merely inconvenient. This guide covers which network actually reaches furthest, where coverage stops, and what an Australian trip consumes.
Read the full Australia guide →Chicken Parmigiana
A breaded chicken breast topped with Napoli sauce and melted cheese, served with chips and salad.
Pubs nationwide
Pavlova
A meringue-based dessert with a crisp crust and soft, light inside, usually topped with fruit and whipped cream.
Restaurants and family gatherings
Barramundi
A type of Asian sea bass native to Australia, often served pan-seared or grilled.
Seafood restaurants, particularly in the Top End (Darwin)
Tim Tam
Two malted biscuits separated by a light chocolate cream filling and coated in a thin layer of textured chocolate.
Supermarkets
Avocado Smash
Mashed avocado on toasted artisan bread, often topped with feta, a poached egg, or chili flakes.
Cafes nationwide
Sydney Opera HouseSydney
An architectural masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering tours and performances.
2 hours · book ahead
Great Barrier ReefCairns
The world's largest coral reef system, perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Full day · book ahead
UluruYulara
A massive sandstone monolith in the heart of the Northern Territory's arid 'Red Centre', sacred to Indigenous Australians.
1-2 days · book ahead
Great Ocean RoadMelbourne
A spectacular coastal drive featuring the Twelve Apostles limestone stack formations.
1-2 days
Bondi BeachSydney
Australia's most famous beach, known for surfing, sunbathing, and the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk.
Half day
Kakadu National ParkDarwin
A biodiverse nature reserve known for its wetlands, waterfalls, and ancient Aboriginal rock art.
2-3 days · book ahead
Daintree RainforestPort Douglas
The oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest in the world.
Full day
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)Hobart
An eclectic and provocative underground art museum.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Domestic Flights
Frequent flights connect all major cities and regional centers (Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar).
$50-$300
Public Transport
Extensive networks in cities using smart cards (e.g., Opal in Sydney, myki in Melbourne) or contactless payments.
$3-$10 per trip
Interstate Trains
Scenic long-distance rail journeys like The Ghan or Indian Pacific.
$200-$1000+
Rental Cars and Campervans
Available at airports and cities. Driving is on the left.
$40-$150 per day
Long-distance Buses
Greyhound Australia operates routes connecting many towns and cities.
$30-$150
Ride-hailing
Uber, Didi, Ola
Readily available in cities and larger regional towns.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Many businesses closed, beaches very crowded. |
| Australia Day | January 26 | Public events, some business closures, high domestic travel. |
| ANZAC Day | April 25 | Morning ceremonies, most businesses closed in the morning, some all day. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Almost everything is closed, including public transport in some areas. |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Major shopping sales, start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, public holiday transport timetables. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.