Travel Insurance New Zealand

New Zealand has a spectacular and varied natural environment.

Lord of the Rings country and the home of adventure sports, New Zealand is the world's no. 1 eco-tourism and outdoor adventure destination with a spectacular and varied natural environment.

A relaxed attitude to life, but try not to forget to take out insurance cover.

Popular attractions are the magnificent scenery - deserted sandy beaches, rainforests, thermal spas, white water rapids, snow capped mountains, clear blue oceans, shopping and cosmopolitan cuisine.

Plus it's the capital of the world for adrenaline sports.

Top Activities

• off-road 4wd driving
• sightseeing by quad bike
• abseiling - mountains, canyons and sea cliffs
• caving in canyons, sinkholes and deep caving systems
• bungee jumping - Kawarau Bridge plus bridges, viaducts, platforms and stadium roofs
• canyoning - nature's giant hydro slides
• alpine climbing - commercial guides available
• cycle touring and mountain biking - hire a bike and helmet
• golfing in magnificently designed golf courses in stunning scenery - golf carts and clubs for hire
• heliskiing - helicopter up and ski down
• skiing and snowboarding
• horseriding and treks along beaches, farms, forests, scrublands and high country
• trophy hunting (wild and safari ranch hunts) - deer (red, fallow and sika), chamois, tahr, pigs, wallabies and goats
• zorbing - for thrill seekers a large inflated sphere within another sphere atop a hill - and go!
• orienteering - running for the physically and intellectually fit
• reverse seasons and 12 commercial ski areas - ski schools, ski and snowboard equipment rental
• walking or hiking trips around national parks

Reciprocal Health Arrangements

Documents you need to get medical treatment

UK passport

What is normally free

• Dental treatment (persons under 16)
• Public hospital in-patient treatment

What you pay charges for

• Treatment at hospitals (out-patient)
• Treatment at a doctor's surgery
• Prescribed medicines
• Dental treatment

Other information

Ask the hospital or doctor if a refund is due. If not, claim at the local health office. Cash benefits from New Zealand Department of Health reduce charges.

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