Ski season is peak time for Australians crossing the ditch
Queenstown, Wanaka and the Remarkables fill up with Aussies every winter. Resort wifi is often patchy or non-existent on the mountain, and you'll want your own data for trail maps, ride-share bookings and the all-important après-ski photo dump.
How much data for a ski trip
3GB — a week, light use (maps, messaging)5GB — two weeks, regular social media and photos10GB — heavy users, video calls home, lots of Instagram StoriesWhere coverage matters most
Booking a park pass, checking lift status, or finding a park-and-ride shuttle all need a live connection — cell coverage on the mountain itself can be patchy, but towns like Queenstown and Wanaka have strong 4G.
Setting up before you fly
Buy your New Zealand eSIM on ProostQR code arrives instantly by emailScan via Settings → Cellular → Add eSIMConnects automatically when you land at Queenstown or ChristchurchTips for ski season
Download offline maps for the drive between Christchurch and Queenstown — some stretches have no signalCheck resort snow reports each morning via data, not just wifi at your accommodationHotspot is included on every Proost plan — handy for sharing with your ski buddiesGet your New Zealand eSIM
Instant QR code delivery · 4G and 5G speeds · No throttling
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