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Kia Ora! Welcome to New Zealand, a country famous for its stunning, virtually untouched landscapes! With its natural beauty, diverse culture and supercharged adventure hot spots, it’s no wonder New Zealand is by far and large the No.1 destination for outbound Aussies!
Are you keen for a Kiwi getaway? Bet you can’t wait to explore the craggy coastlines of South Island or sip lattes in the hip capital of Wellington. Perhaps you’re hanging out for a heart-stopping bungee jump in Queenstown or a glacial adventure on the West Coast? Whether you’re an active adventurer, a wildlife enthusiast or a wine ‘n dine, type traveller, there’s something for just about every type of tourist in New Zealand!
Travel often means stepping out of your comfort zone, even in a country as neighbourly as New Zealand. And with new experiences comes the possibility of new, foreign problems.
Even when you’re just a few hours flight away from home a lot can go wrong. Flight delays, missed connections and lost luggage can muck up your trip faster than a slippery black run!
Don’t let bad luck sour your experience - make sure you pack travel insurance along for the ride.
When searching for cover, it's a good idea to compare a few different companies to see which policy gives you the best bang for your buck! The below table shows the top cover levels of a few insurers in the market to give you an idea of what is available.
To get a New Zealand quote specific to your trip, use the quote box at the top of the page.
**Please note, the table above shows the listed insurer's most comprehensive policy - international trips only **
The information provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account any particular personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a decision you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your personal objectives, needs and circumstances. Cover levels could change at any time.
It's a fact that the cost of travel insurance can vary enormously. A 30-year-old travelling to New Zealand for a two-week holiday can expect to pay anywhere between $25 - $150 depending on the level of cover purchased. Generally speaking, Basic (also known as medical-only policies) range from $25 – $50, Mid-level policies approx $40 – $100 and Comprehensive from $50 - $150.
Lucky for us Aussies, New Zealand and Australia share reciprocal healthcare agreements. That means you have access to government medical facilities and care. Travellers to New Zealand who are injured in an accident are also covered for hospital treatment by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides compulsory insurance cover for personal injury for everyone in New Zealand, whether a citizen, resident or visitor. This means if you are injured by an accident in New Zealand, ACC may pay some of your medical and rehabilitation costs.
No-fault cover means it doesn't matter what you were doing when you were injured or who was at fault. The ACCC cover you, as long as the injury falls within their legislation.
Take note that these agreements do not provide ongoing treatment of existing health conditions and charges may still apply for visits to GPs and specialists, prescription medications and diagnostic tests.
As an adventure sports hub, New Zealand sees its fair share of nasty injuries. Whilst you may be eligible for reciprocal health care in New Zealand, this would not cover any additional accommodation costs, flights for family members or medical repatriation to Australia. Travel insurance can help to cover these costs should the worst-case scenario occur.
Travel insurance will cover unforeseen cancellations for events such as natural disasters, as well as accidents, hijackings, severe sickness or injury. Travel insurance will cover the costs of medical attention as well as the reasonable additional expenses caused by the rescheduling of travel plans.
Has a lone sheep just chewed up your camera? Your travel insurance policy will reimburse you for lost, stolen or damaged luggage. Comprehensive cover also includes cover for theft of cash and travel documents too.
If your flight is delayed or you have to cancel your trip you may get reimbursed by your travel insurance provider. Generally, your flight has to be delayed by over 24 hours for you to receive travel delay reimbursement. Although it is the airline's responsibility to get you on the next flight if the delay is through a fault of their own.
It's always a worry going on holiday leaving loved ones behind. Never fear, should a close relative, or the person you’re travelling with become seriously ill, injured or heaven-forbid die, your travel expenses would be claimable. Restrictions can apply for relatives age, medical conditions and where they live.
If you injure someone or are held accountable for damaged property in New Zealand (like crashing your hire car into a parked car for example) the consequences would be less than stellar. In such an event, your policy will cover your liability costs to a degree.
Found yourself in a spot of bother? The following emergency contacts should come in handy.
Australian High Commission
72-76 Hobson Street
Thorndon
Wellington, New Zealand
Telephone: (64-4) 473 6411
Australian Consulate-General
Level 7, Price Waterhouse Coopers Tower
186-194 Quay Street
Auckland City, New Zealand
Telephone: (649) 921 8800
i-SITE New Zealand Visitor Information Network
22/157 Lambton Quay
Wellington, New Zealand
Telephone: (64-4) 462 8000
• Country calling code: +64
• Capital: Wellington
• Currency: NZD (New Zealand Dollars)
• Language: New Zealand’s main language is English but Maori is spoken as well. Amazingly, In April 2006, New Zealand became the first country to declare sign language as an official language, alongside Maori and English.
• Nature: From jaw-dropping glaciers to soaring mountains and crystal clear fiords – New Zealand has no end of gorgeous landscapes. And don’t think you can get around to see all of it; even born and bred Kiwis have yet to see or do it all either.
• Wildlife: Wildlife fanatics can’t pass up a trip to NZ; it’s literally inundated with feathers, fur and fins. In fact, only 5% of New Zealand’s population is human- the rest are animals.
• Food & drink: Famous for its fresh and plentiful produce, there's no shortage of great tucker in NZ! New Zealand’s restaurant scene has also come a long way in recent years, with a focus on classic Pacific and Asian flavours and ingredients. For an iconic Kiwi experience, you can’t go past a greasy, newspaper wrapped fish-and-chips or classic meat pie. Burger addicts can’t miss Queenstown’s Fergburger after a day on the slopes.
• Also known as: “Aotearoa” is the Maori name for New Zealand and translates to "land of the long white cloud.”
• Tongue twister: New Zealand is home to the world’s longest place name. Get ready for it; this one’s a mouthful! Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu, is situated in Hawkes Bay. It roughly translates to: “The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the climber of mountains, the land-swallower who travelled about, played his nose flute to his loved one”. Phew!
Stuff going wrong on holiday shouldn’t be your foremost concern. After all you’ve got slopes to ski and mountains to scale. But no matter how big your appetite for adventure, without safeguarding your travels, your entire trip could go belly up!
Compare NZ travel insurance policies to save time, worry and loads of money. You’ll be on your way to a fun, worry-free holiday quicker than you can say “Kia Ora”!
It will largely depend on your age and how long you're going for. Comprehensive Travel Insurance to New Zealand for 7 days for a 30 year old can cost as little at $20.
Most travel insurance policies will cover you if you are injured in a terror attack on your holiday. But wishing to cancel your trip because you are worried about an act of war are generally not. Learn more about travel insurance and terrorism here.
Most Comprehensive Travel Insurance policies in New Zealand cover natural disasters like volcanic eruptions if cover was purchased prior to the event being known about in the mass media. Learn more about natural disasters and your cover here.
Comprehensive Travel Insurance will cover earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other natural disasters that affect your holiday. Your trip would have to be directly affected in order for you to be eligible to make a claim.
Generally speaking, most insurers cover bungee jumping, but you may need to purchase an adventure pack in order to be covered. See which insurers cover bungee jumping here.
Not all insurers cover you when skiing or snowboarding outside of your ski resort boundaries. You also may need to be with a licensed instructor. See more information in our off piste guide.
Having travelled to over 40 countries, studied tourism management and worked as a flight attendant for over three years, Natalie knows more than a thing or two about travel! She’s an adventure-lover, whose favourite trips have been trekking Machu Picchu and volunteering in an animal shelter in the Amazon. Qualified in Tier 2 General Insurance General Advice and specialising in travel insurance for the last five years, she in passionate about helping travellers get the most out of their holiday.
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