Ski Insurance NZ

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Hi Lads,
Looking for ski insurance for 3 days when we go to NZ, our holiday insurance provider are looking for 100 E each for it???? Any ideas or best place to go?
Thanks
Gary

robinph

Is that on top of the regular insurance? If so that does sound a bit steep.

I currently have insurance from 123.ie, their anual multi-trip worldwide gold or silver cover include up to 17 days skiing a year, at least it did on my policy last time anyway. I've currently had to get some more expensive cover from them though for a whole seasons worth of skiing though, but the more standard versions should suit you fine.

Their cover also includes off-piste and heliskiing amongst other things if you need them, many policies do not though so do check exactly what you may be getting up to whilst out there.

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Ya it's beginners stuff for me and the missus, but who knows, this time next year . . .

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Ya it's on top of the regular so it's pretty damn steep!!!

MrCreosote

Hey Gary
There's a no-fault compensation in NZ ( www.acc.co.nz ) that covers injuries sustained in NZ, including tourists. Means treatment of the injuries in NZ is covered. It doesn't cover repatriation/changed travel expenses or non-accident illnesses, but it does mean most of the treatment of common injuries like broken wrist/knee injuries is already covered.

100 euro is fairly extortionate for 3 days ski cover, I'd look around for something better.

Crumble Froo

ACC is awesome. i hurt my shoulder surfing/rockclimbing and had about 7 physio sessions with a bloody good physio for free.

i'd take out travel insurance in case you're sick, or something with flights etc goes wrong, but i wouldnt be too worried after that.