Travel Insurance Australia

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Regardless of what stage you're at in your holiday preparations, it's never too early to start thinking about taking out a travel insurance policy. Depending on what your plans are, finding the best travel insurance that caters towards your personal needs is a fantastic security precaution to safeguard you against any insurable, unforeseeable incidents.

After you've booked and paid for your holiday, you will end up having invested a lot of money in your trip to Australia; from flights, parking, hotels and transfers, not to mention pre-booked day trips and spending money. With the right cover in place for you, you can rest-assured against unwanted circumstances like cancellation, repatriation, if you lose your luggage or need emergency medical care. With these precautions in place you can enjoy your holiday to the maximum, soaking in everything Australia has to offer!

With wonders both natural and man-made, bustling cities and a colourful, vibrant culture, there's no doubt that a trip Down Under will be a trip of a lifetime. Whether you're fleeing the cold, British winter months for some well-earned (and Brexit-free) winter sun, or visiting Australia's cities in their cooler season, you won't fall short of finding incredible things to do.

Why choose Holiday Extras for travel insurance to Australia?

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The efficient Holiday Extras booking process means you can have reliable worldwide travel insurance in just a few clicks. Depending on how much cover you need, you can choose one of the following policies:

Annual travel insurance

Frequent travellers can choose an annual travel policy, which provides the amount of cover is the same as our single trip policies but with protection for 12 months. Just make sure to remember the maximum trip duration for each cover level.

Health insurance Australia

You may be surprised to know that for British citizens residing in the UK and travelling under a British passport, limited subsidies for medical treatment are available under Australia's healthcare system Medicare.

However, it's not wise to expect the same level of cover as a dedicated travel insurance policy. The subsidy is not intended as a replacement for travel insurance, as it doesn't cover emergency costs like medical evacuations or the use of ambulance services. Additionally, you could find that you are refused the subsidy if you have a pre-existing medical condition.

For these reasons, it's a good idea to get the right travel insurance policy fitted with medical cover. With Holiday Extras medical travel insurance, you can benefit from up to £10 million for medical emergency expenses.

Vaccinations

Although there are no mandatory vaccinations required to enter the country, it's always wise to make sure you are up to date with your vaccinations. If you haven't had a tetanus/diphtheria shot in the last ten years, it is worth getting re-treated. Be sure to consult your GP four to six weeks in advance of your trip, should you be considering any vaccinations.

Extreme sports

The allure of Australia's natural landscape is pretty unbeatable. From its sun-kissed beaches, to the burning amber hue of Ululu, you're really pressed to find a more breathtaking and diverse country. If, however, you're the type who wants more from their Aussie holiday and seeks adventure, you will not struggle to find a plethora of adrenaline-fuelled activities to occupy yourself with.

It goes without saying that when in Aus, surfing is an absolute must if you love the water. So if you plan on surfing you will need to take out surfing insurance which you can add on top of your policy. Simply add-on Extra Activity Pack 2 after you've selected your cover level and you're good to go.

From activities like scuba diving, caving and bungee jumping, you won't struggle to find a blood-pumping sport that suits you. For a full list of activities we cover, please check out our sports page to work out which activity pack you require for your holiday.

Working holiday visa

Working whilst travelling abroad is becoming increasingly popular, and if this is something that interests you, there are a host of opportunities for working holidays in Australia. Here are a few things you should be aware of when applying for a working holiday visa:

You will need:

• to be aged between 18 and 30, and unaccompanied by dependant children.
• an eligible passport valid for at least another six months.
• to provide evidence of sufficient funds for a return or onward flight, and an adequate amount of funds for the first part of the stay.
• have a clean criminal record.

For information on travel insurance cover for working holidays, visit our working holiday insurance page.

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