Compare Travel Insurance Coverage

New Zealand travellers can choose from our 2 plans for your trip - from the chill holidays to the epic adventures, or somewhere in between.

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24/7 emergency assistance
Cover for 220+ activities
Buy or claim from anywhere in the world
Over 20 years in travel insurance
  • All
  • Standard
  • Explorer

Standard Plan

Overseas Medical Expenses 

$5,000,000 

Emergency Medical Transport & Repatriation 

$500,000 

Trip Cancellation

$5,000

Trip Interruption

$2,500 

Resumption of Trip

$1,500

Theft or Damage to Baggage & Personal Items 

$2,000 

Baggage Delay 

$300

Travel Documents Theft or Damage 

$1,500

Personal liability 

$1,000,000 


Explorer Plan

Overseas Medical Expenses 

Unlimited

Emergency Medical Transport & Repatriation 

Unlimited

Trip Cancellation 

Unlimited

Trip Interruption 

$5,000 

Resumption of Trip

$1,500

Theft or Damage to Baggage & Personal Items 

$10,000 

Baggage Delay 

$450 

Travel Documents Theft or Damage 

$1,500

Personal liability 

$2,500,000

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Travel Insurance for 220+ Adventure Activities

Snow
Water
Air
Land
Sports
Experiences
  • Scuba diving
  • Mountain biking
  • Surfing
  • Bungee jumping
  • Skiing
Blue activities are automatically included in both the Standard and Explorer plans. All activities listed in orange will need to be added to your policy at the time of purchase. The list is intended as a guide only and there are restrictions on what you can and cannot do, so read the policy wording or contact us. For a more detailed list click here

Got questions?

We've got the answers

Here are our frequently asked questions regarding travel insurance. You can also visit our help centre for more FAQs.

  • Are there exclusions or limitations?

    Yes. Common exclusions include:

    • Medical costs in New Zealand
    • Travel to destinations with "Do Not Travel" warnings
    • Pre-existing medical conditions (unless covered in the policy)
    • Some adventure sports without specific coverage
    • Losses from unlawful acts or changing your mind about travel Check your Policy Document to understand your coverage.

    Always refer to the specific terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of your Policy Document to understand the full scope of coverage.

  • Can I cancel my policy and get a refund?

    You can cancel your policy for a full refund before 11:59 PM NZST/NZDT the day before departure if:

    1. You haven’t started your trip.
    2. You haven’t made a claim.
    3. You don’t plan to make a claim. Sign into your account to cancel or contact us for help.

    Just sign into your account, choose your policy and follow the links to cancel before your policy Departure date. Note: Refunds are not provided for unused policy portions if you return home early.

  • How can I contact customer support?

    If you're a Kiwi traveller and need assistance with a claim, an emergency or need to ask us a question about coverage for your policy, reaching out to World Nomads is easy. Here's how: 

    For general inquiries:

    For emergencies (24/7 assistance):

    For claims:

Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you

Trip Cancellation

Protect your trip from unexpected cancellation.

  • Explorer Plan: Unlimited
  • Standard Plan: $5,000
Trip Protection
  • Unexpectedly hospitalised?
  • Travel buddy badly hurt?
  • Has an earthquake damaged your home?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Medical Overseas

Take the pain out of medical costs.

  • Explorer Plan: Unlimited
  • Standard Plan: $5,000,000
Emergency Medical Insurance
  • Need medicine?
  • Accidentally injured?
  • Suddenly sick?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Medical Transport

We'll get you to hospital in a flash

  • Explorer Plan: Unlimited
  • Standard Plan: $500,000
Evacuation and Repatriation
  • Banged up overseas?
  • Medivac needed home?
  • You died overseas?

Help starts here.

Protect your gear

Cover your stolen or damaged gear and tech.

  • Explorer Plan: $10,000
  • Standard Plan: $2,000
Protect your gear
  • Damaged docs?
  • Passport pilfered?
  • Tech trashed?

Help starts here.

  • Overseas Medical Expenses
  • Emergency dental treatment
  • 24 hour assistance
  • Emergency medical transport & repatriation
  • Cancellation costs
  • Trip interruption costs
  • Compassionate emergency visit home
  • Resumption of trip
  • Theft or accidental damage to baggage and personal items
  • Baggage delay over 12 hours
  • Funeral expenses overseas or repatriation of remains
  • Personal liability
This is a general summary for New Zealand residents only. Restrictions, exclusions and limitations will apply. Benefit limits may vary depending on the plan chosen. Check the policy documents for full details.

Need help?

Contact us for any queries you have about buying travel insurance, your policy, making a claim and emergency assistance.

Emergency Assistance

From New Zealand & Overseas:

+61 2 8263 0470

+61 2 8292 1470

Within Australia:

1800 611 210

assist@worldnomads.com

Policy and Claim

Within New Zealand:

+61 2 8292 1470

From anywhere in the world:

+61 2 8256 1542

Policy

infoNZD@worldnomads.com

Claim

claimsNZ@worldnomads.com

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