Move more and worry less with adventure travel insurance

If you’re the ‘ants in your pants’ type, your holidays likely aren’t only about discovering new cultures, tasting unfamiliar foods, or experiencing scenery you’ve never seen before… they also give you a chance to try out some fun sports and activities, or help you tick off a bucket-list challenge.  

However – sorry to be a party pooper – with great adventure comes the greater chance that not everything will go to plan. This can make travel insurance even more important than, say, if you were going on relaxing, lie-by-the-pool holiday.

Whether you’re planning on doing something less intense like snorkelling off the island of Boracay in the Philippines or rollerblading in Miami, or something a little more daring like trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, travel insurance for adventure travel is a must if you want support when something goes awry.

But! Not all travel insurance plans are created equal, and not all insurance providers will offer travel insurance that covers sports, so you’ll need to read the trusty PDS for what is and isn’t covered when it comes to adventure travel insurance cover or extreme sports travel insurance for your heart-pumping trip.  

You sports-mad, adventure types will be happy to know that all our travel insurance plans automatically include cover for 80 adventure activities. (Who knew there were that many adventure activities?!)

To find out what popular activities and sports we automatically include in all our plans (whether you’re travelling in Australia or overseas), take a look at the table above, or read the full list in the PDS.

Don’t see your planned activity in this list? Don't fret – it might be included in one of our optional activity packs: Adventure Activities and Adventure+ Activities. (Check out the tables above for the details.)  

Can’t find it listed in those either? We may still be able to cover it. Call us on 1300 72 88 22 to find out.

Don’t say we didn’t tell you: For cover to apply, you can only enjoy all the activities listed recreationally and in a non-professional capacity. (Sorry to all those planning to be the next Cathy Freeman and Mick Fanning!) Limits, sub-limits, conditions, and exclusions apply to our cover, so don’t forget to read the PDS before you buy. 

It’s way easier than wind surfing! (Well, at least we think it is.)  

First, you’ll want to get a quote either by clicking on one of our quote buttons (there’s one and at the top and bottom of this page) or by calling our team on 1300 72 88 22. This is where you’ll tell us your destination, dates of travel, and details of any other travellers you want to include on your policy.

Next, select the travel insurance plan that suits your holiday – this might be the Basic, Comprehensive, or Comprehensive+ plan, depending on how much coverage you want and how much you want to spend. If you’re unsure about what coverage you need, you can compare our travel insurance plans here.

Once you’ve decided on the plan (which will already include 80 activities), you’ll need to select ‘Yes’ when asked if you’ll be doing any sports or activities not covered by our base plans. You’ll then have two optional activity packs available to choose from: Adventure Activities and Adventure Activities+. You know the drill – pick the one you need for your planned activities and pay the extra premium to include it in your policy.

You can also choose your level of cancellation cover or increase your luggage limits at this time – they might be useful if you’ve prepaid for your activities or you’re travelling with pricey adventure gear. Note to self: we don’t cover sports equipment when it’s in use, so make sure you take good care of it!

Still need help understanding which cover is best suited to your trip? Call our team on 1300 72 88 22.

Unfortunately, there are some activities we just can’t cover because they are super risky. (Yes, if you do them, you’re basically asking for trouble – and travel insurance is here to protect you from the unexpected, not the ‘oh boy, we could see that coming from a mile away’.)  

Our travel insurance won’t cover you for:

• Hunting
• Rodeo riding
• BASE jumping
• Hang gliding
• Motocross
• Running with the bulls
• Doing a sports activity in a professional capacity
• Free climbing
• Mountaineering using guides, ropes, rock climbing equipment, or oxygen
• Trekking greater than 6,000 metres above sea level
• Scuba diving to a depth of 30 metres below the surface unless you hold an Open Water Diving Certificate or are diving with a qualified diving instructor
• Scuba diving if the maximum depth is greater than 50 metres below the surface
• Racing (other than swimming races of 10 kilometres or less or running races that are marathon distance or less).

If you’re not sure if the sport or activity you’re planning on doing is covered, give us a call on 1300 72 88 22. We’ll be happy to chat.

This may be a bit complex but stick with us! (It’ll be worth it.)

We can provide cover for adventure activities, winter snow sports, and motorbike riding, but they aren’t all covered under our Adventure Activities Cover.  

Our Adventure Activities Cover provides protection while you’re doing the activities listed in the tables above. (Can’t be bothered to scroll up? It’s in the ‘What you get’ section.)

You’ll notice some popular snow holiday activities are covered under our Adventure Activities Cover section – such as ice fishing, ice skating, sledging/tobogganing, and sleigh riding – but for popular winter snow sports, you’ll need to include our Snow Sports Cover in your policy for cover to apply.  

We have two levels of Snow Sport Cover that can protect you when you go skiing, snowboarding, or snowmobiling:

• Snow Sports: cover only for on-piste snow skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing
• Snow Sports+: includes cover for the above activities, as well as off-piste snow skiing/boarding (as long as you aren’t going against local advice – that’s just silly; the locals know best!), and heli-skiing/boarding with a guided, licensed tour operator.

Take a snoop at the PDS for full policy conditions, limits, and exclusions before deciding if one of our snow sports cover options are right for you. (Don’t wait until you hit the slopes, though – that’s just silly.)

Want to know more? Visit our Snow Sports Cover page for more details and answers to FAQs or check out the PDS.

You’ll also notice some popular two- and four-wheel holiday activities are covered under our Adventure Activities Cover section – such as cycling for fun and quad-biking on an organised day tour – but when it comes to riding a motorbike, you’ll need to include our Motorcycle/Moped Riding Cover in your policy for cover to apply.

We offer two levels of cover for riding motorcycles (or mopeds):

• Motorcycle/Moped Riding: for engine capacity 250cc or less
• Motorcycle/Moped Riding+: for unlimited engine capacity (conditions apply).

Before we forget: You’ll need to include this optional cover in your policy whether you’re planning to be the driver or passenger of the motorcycle or moped. Oh, and you must always wear a helmet. Never forget the helmet!

Want to know more? Visit our Motorcycle/Moped Riding Cover page for more details and answers to FAQs or check out the PDS for all the bits and bobs (and rules!) you need to know about this cover.

You can. If the activity you’re planning isn’t already included in our extensive list of 80 activities and sports, check to see if it's covered in one of our two Adventure Activities Cover packs: Adventure Activities, and Adventure+ Activities. If so, you can include either one in your policy for an extra cost. (Higher risk activities = a higher risk of something going wrong!)

The tables near the top of this very page list the activities each option covers, as does the trusty PDS. The PDS also includes any limits, conditions, and exclusions that may apply to our Adventure Activities Cover, so give it a solid read. The devil is in the detail!

Don’t forget: If you buy the Adventure+ Activities option, you will also be covered for those activities listed under the Adventure Activities option. You lucky thing, you.

We do – depending on how high you think is high! Our adventure travel insurance cover can provide cover for trekking up to 6,000 metres above sea level. (For context, Everest Base Camp is at around 5,364 metres above sea level.)

Here’s what you need to know when it comes to trekking and our adventure activities cover:

• Cover for hiking or trekking under 3,000 metres is automatically included in all our plans – woo!
• If you include our Adventure Activities option in your policy, you’ll have cover for trekking (that doesn’t require specialist climbing equipment) between 3,000 and 4,000 metres above sea level, on a trek that may take more than two days to complete
• If you include our Adventure+ Activities option in your policy, you’ll have cover for trekking (that doesn’t require specialist climbing equipment) to an altitude between 4,000 metres and 6,000 metres above sea level, on a trek that may take more than two days to complete. This option will also provide cover for a fully organised Mount Everest Base Camp trek or a trek up the Kokoda Trail.

Read the big print: We can’t cover you if your trek requires specialist climbing equipment, or if you are racing or doing the hike or trek in a professional capacity.

Popular treks we can provide cover for include:

• Mount Everest Base Camp – select Adventure+ Activities if you are on a fully organised tour only
• Kokoda Trail – select Adventure+ Activities  
• Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail – check our Adventure Activities option provides the coverage required based on the trek you are doing
• Mount Kilimanjaro – requires our Adventure+ Activities option

Note to self: Make sure any hikes or treks you set out to do are within your ability, you take reasonable care while you’re doing it, and be prepared for dealing with adverse conditions such as altitude.

If you become unexpectedly sick or injured during your trek, our 24/7 emergency assistance team is only a phone call away. Download our app before you leave for easy tap-to-call assistance.

To a maximum depth of 50 metres – absolutely.

Our plans automatically include cover for scuba diving up to 30 metres if you’re diving with a diving school or qualified instructor.

Want to dive deeper? You'll need our optional Adventure Activities cover included in your policy for cover to apply if you’re scuba diving between 30-50 metres. You must be diving with a qualified guide or you have the appropriate dive qualifications for cover to apply, though.

Please read the PDS for full details – it’s got everything you need to know.

We do, we do! Our domestic plans automatically include cover for 80 adventure sports in Australia. That’s a lot of fun to be had in our own backyard, right?  

If you’re a little more daring and your favourite activity isn’t covered by our base plans, the adventure isn’t over just yet! Check out our optional Adventure Activities and Adventure+ Activities options to see if they cover what you need. You can add either one to your policy for an extra cost and then go have some (safe) fun.

If you can’t find what you want to do listed on our website or in the PDS, we may be able to cover it, so give us a call on 1300 72 88 22 to check.

Good to know: If you're travelling in Australia, your sports equipment is protected by our luggage and travel documents cover. Want to travel with something expensive? You can increase the item cover limit by paying a little extra. But don’t forget, cover doesn’t apply to the item while it’s in use.

Oh, and there’s no medical cover included in our domestic plans. This is standard across all travel insurance providers because you have access to the brilliant Medicare system at home (and/or your private health fund). If you’re worried about what might happen if you’re injured on an adventure holiday Down Under, give your doctor a call and ask for information.