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Travel insurance for New Zealand

Whether you're relaxing in the hot springs of Rotorua or exploring the glaciers on the South Island, compare our plans to get the coverage that’s right for you.

15% off travel insurance for nib Health members*

Cover that takes you across the ditch

When you’re away from home, you want to know that if something goes wrong, you’re not alone. Even minor mishaps can have a major impact on both your travel plans and your wallet.

Browse our travel insurance coverage options for your trip to New Zealand.

Comprehensive Plan

Our Comprehensive Plan can cover you if your trip gets cancelled unexpectedly, or if you get injured or sick, including contracting coronavirus.


Essentials Plan

Our Essentials Plan can offer cover for trips overseas, without having to pay top dollar.


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Benefit

Comprehensive

Essentials

Overseas medical expenses

Unlimited1, 2

Unlimited1, 2

Cancellation or holiday deferment costs

Up to chosen limit1,3

Up to chosen limit1,3

Luggage and personal effects

Up to $12,0001

Up to $5,0001

Medical evacuation and repatriation

Unlimited1

$500,0001

Rental vehicle insurance excess

$5,0003

$2,0003

Travel delay (after 6 hours)

$2,0001

Limit $250 per 24hrs

$1,0001

Limit $250 per 24hrs

Personal liability

$2,500,000

$1,000,000

Overseas Medical Expenses for Coronavirus

Available under Overseas Medical Expenses benefit

Available under Overseas Medical Expenses benefit

Medical evacuation for Coronavirus

Available under Medical evacuation and repatriation benefit

Available under Medical evacuation and repatriation benefit

Coronavirus Travel Costs

$10,000

Not Available

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¹ Sublimits apply, please read the Product Disclosure Statement.

² Medical/evacuation benefits provided for up to 12 months from the date on illness or injury; medical expenses incurred in Australia are not covered.

³ This is a limit per policy; it is the most we’ll pay for all people on your Certificate of Insurance combined, per trip.

This is a summary of cover only and does not include the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions as outlined in the Product Disclosure Statement.

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Cruise cover

Cover for publicly available cruises, including international ocean or river cruises, and domestic river cruises depending on the plan.

Existing medical conditions

Get automatic cover for more than 40 existing medical conditions, provided all criteria for the condition are met.

Luggage and personal effects

Cover for accidental damage, theft or permanent loss of your luggage and personal effects.

Cancellation costs

Cancellation limit option allows you to pick the limits that suit your travel plans.

Frequently Asked Questions about travelling to New Zealand

nib Travel Insurance Distribution Pty Limited, ABN 40 129 262 175, AR 336467 is an authorised representative of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib), ABN 81 115 932 173, AFSL 308461 and act as nib's agent and not as your agent. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider your needs, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Target Market Determination (TMD) available from us. This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.

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*The discount applies to the total nib travel insurance premium and is for customers that currently hold an Australian health insurance product, or an Overseas Student Health Cover product with nib. The discount is not available to customers who hold an Overseas Visitors Health Cover product. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty or any changes you make to the policy. nib has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.