New Zealand Travel Insurance Solved with Budget Direct
New Zealand is the land that really has it all, from rugged and untamed national parks to world-class skiing slopes. North or South, you can visit world famous wineries, bathe in natural hot springs, or recreate the epic journey from The Shire to Mordor. Whether you’re looking for the adventure holiday of a lifetime, or to bask in the natural splendor the Islands have to offer, New Zealand is sure to impress every kind of traveller.
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Health and safety concerns for New Zealand
While you’re on holiday in New Zealand, remember to be respectful of the local culture and keep these travel tips in mind.
Earthquakes and seismic activity
New Zealand is precariously situated over two different tectonic plates, meaning that it is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes, tsunami, storms, landslides, floods and volcanic activity.
Seismic activity can happen without warning, so knowing where disaster hotspots are can help you avoid trouble on your holiday. Staying up to speed with weather warnings will also help you to have an incident free trip.
Can I get extra coverage for
snow sports?
If you intend to ski, snowboard and/or ice-skate on your overseas trip and want to be insured against any costly mishaps, you may want to consider adding optional Snow Sports Cover to your Budget Direct travel insurance policy.
What to do before you leave for New Zealand
Expect the unexpected, stay ahead of trouble by following these three easy steps before you jet off on your adventure.
Check your flight status
Stay up to date on flying conditions, delayed travel can end up costing you money on hotels and pre-planned activities at your destination.
Locate the Australian Embassy
Know where to get help if you find yourself in a sticky spot. The Australian High Commission is located in Wellington.
Ensure you are covered
Cover all your bases with travel insurance that has your back in emergencies.
Overseas medical and emergency assistance
With Budget Direct travel insurance, you get access to a worldwide, 24/7 network of medical and emergency assistance providers.
These include multilingual medical and travel specialists, including about 500 doctors in 34 countries.
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How to make a claim
If you need to make a claim, we're here to help you. Make a claim on your Budget Direct Travel Insurance policy.
A fast and convenient way to make a claim is to lodge your claim online.
Frequently asked questions
Which sports and activities does travel insurance cover?
Budget Direct travel insurance includes cover for more than 90 sports and activities and optional cover for more than 12 snow sports.
Does travel insurance cover rental / hire cars?
All Budget Direct’s travel insurance policies except Last Minute include cover for any rental-car insurance excess you become liable to pay.
The excess is the amount you’re required to pay towards a claim for any loss or damage to the rental car while it’s in your possession (it’s also known as a ‘damage liability fee’).
While it’s designed to limit your financial liability for the loss or damage, the excess can still be as much as several thousand dollars.
Our ‘Rental vehicle insurance excess’ benefit — ranging from up to $4,000 (Essential, Domestic) to up to $6,000 (Comprehensive, Annual Multi-Trip) — can cover most, if not all, of your liability.
(Even if you’re covered by us, you should still read your rental car agreement, so you’re aware of its terms and conditions and any exclusions.)
Does travel insurance cover skiing?
For an additional premium, you can add optional Snow Sports Cover to your Budget Direct international or domestic travel insurance policy.
Among other things, Snow Sports Cover can insure you for snow sports equipment, ski packs, lift hire, and piste closures.
Can travel insurance be extended?
Yes – as long as you contact us at least two days before your single-trip policy expires, you can extend your cover – just once, and for a maximum total duration of 12 months (90 days for travellers aged 66 to 100).
An Annual Multi-Trip policy is effective for 12 months, however each trip must last 30 days or less (if you plan on taking a longer trip, you’ll need to purchase another, single-trip policy).
Does travel insurance cover trip cancellation?
All Budget Direct travel insurance policies except Last Minute can cover the cost of cancelling (or amending) your trip due to an insured event. Read more
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