eSIM for Australia
Covered by our Australia plan, from $13.00.
What the network is actually like
The eastern seaboard and the capitals are very well covered. Most of the interior has nothing at all. Telstra has the widest rural footprint by a distance. The Nullarbor, the Kimberley and most of the outback have nothing at all, and that's a safety consideration rather than an inconvenience.
Networks: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone
How much data you'll need
The east coast for a fortnight is around 10GB. Inland is a different question. Download everything first and assume no signal at all.
City guides
Where the signal actually drops, and how to get around.
Where people go
Sydney
The harbour is the city. Ferries are the best-value sightseeing anywhere.
Melbourne
Laneways, coffee and four seasons in an afternoon.
Brisbane
Warm year-round, and the gateway to both coasts.
Perth
One of the most isolated cities on earth. Nearest major city is in Indonesia.
What's on
Timings are month-level, because most of these move year to year.
Australian Open
January
Melbourne
Two weeks, and the city is at its busiest and hottest.
Vivid Sydney
May to June
Sydney
Light installations across the harbour. Crowds on the bridge are enormous.
Melbourne Cup
First Tuesday of November
Melbourne
A public holiday in Victoria and a de facto one everywhere else.