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SPORTS ACTIVITIES TRAVEL INSURANCE

We know that all holidays are different. For those adventure seekers out there, our optional Sports & Adventure Pack provides you with extra protection for a range of more adventurous activities not covered under a standard policy.  From abseiling to white water rafting, if you've got an action packed trip, simply add Sports & Adventure Pack during the quote process.  The following table highlights the activities you can purchase additional cover for.

ACTIVITY

CONDITION OF COVER

Abseiling

Fully harnessed

Animal conservation and handling

Under appropriate supervision

Battle re-enactment

But not with firearms

Cave/river tubing

As part of an organised excursion or tour

Contact sports

Including any form of rugby, Australian Rules football or American football (amateur and occasional only)

Deep sea fishing

Licensed commercial operatory only within 2-15 nautical miles of land mass with licensed commercial operator only

Downhill mountain biking

Non-competitive downhill mountain biking and does not include competitive events

Expeditions to the Kokoda track

 

Flying

As passenger in licensed commercial small aircraft/helicopter (max 10 passengers)

Hang gliding, tandem gliding and paragliding

Must be in tandem with licensed instructor, excludes base jumping

Martial arts

Basic training only, no sparring

Outdoor rock climbing

With ropes and appropriate safety gear

Rafting in rivers or rapids or lakes or canals

Graded 4 and 5 under the International Scale of River Difficulty, but no competition or racing

Sailing

From 10 to 15 nautical miles off any land mass

Scuba Diving

To a depth no greater than 30 metres. You must hold an open water diving licence recognised in New Zealand or dive with an instructor licensed for these activities. You must not fly within 24 hours of your last dive.

Skydiving, parachuting

You must be in tandem with an instructor licensed

Shooting

Only moving targets such as clay pigeon

Ziplining

With licensed commercial operator only

You must be under the age of 70 at the date your certificate of insurance is issued. This additional option does not provide cover for claims under Section 6: Permanent Disability or Section 15: Personal Liability that arise from you participating in the listed activities available under this option.

ACTIVITIES WE AUTOMATICALLY COVER

You're not required to buy additional protection for every holiday activity.  The following table highlights the amateur sports and recreational activities that are covered automatically, with no additional premium required. We put the 'zip' in trip!

ACTIVITY

CONDITION OF COVER

Aqua zorbing or zorbing

In a leisure, non-professional capacity

Archery

Amateur and occasional only

Ballooning

Regulated or licensed hot air ballooning

Cycling

Bicycling, general mountain biking of the recreational type but not downhill mountain biking or bicycle motorcross (BMX)

Bungee jumping or canyon swinging

Under appropriate supervision

Dancing

Recreational, not competition or professional

Dog sledding or sleigh rides

On any land mass excluding snow

Fishing

On land or within 2 nautical miles of a land mass

Go-karting

Must wear a helmet

Golf

Ameteur and occasional only.

Gym activities

Excluding powerlifting

Gymnastics

Excluding competitions

Horse riding

Eexcluding equestrian events, steeple chasing, jumping, and polo, must wear a helmet

Ice skating

On a rink but excluding competitive skating, racing, speed skating, and tour skating

Indoor rock climbing

Under appropriate supervision

Kayaking

Graded I, II or III under the International Scale of River Difficulty

Leisure activities

Meaning any activities involving minimal physical exertion that is undertaken for relaxation or pleasure. For example, sight-seeing, picnics, photography and museum or art gallery visits

Moped or scooter riding

You must wear a helmet; you must hold a current New Zealand drivers licence or drivers licence valid for the country you are riding in and the engine displacement must be no greater than 125cc

Motorcycle or motorbike riding

You must wear a helmet; you must hold a current New Zealand motorcycle license or motorcycle license valid for the country you are riding in. There is no restriction on engine displacement

Orienteering

Amateur and occasional only

Paintball

With eye protection

Pilates

Recreational, not competition or professional

Rafting in rivers or rapids or lakes or canals

Graded 1,2,or 3 under the the International Scale of River Difficulty

Running

Recreational, not competition, professional or racing

Racquet and ball sports

Not involving physical contact such as badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, bowls, cricket, croquet, golfing, netball, oz tag, snooker, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, touch football, and volleyball

Sailing

Up to 10 nautical miles off any land mass

Scuba diving

To a depth no greater than 10 metres. You must hold an open water diving licence recognised in New Zealand or dive with an instructor licensed for these activities

Shark cage diving

Under appropriate supervision

Shooting

Fixed target only

Skateboarding, roller skating, inline skating

But not including vert skating or acrobatics

Snorkelling

Recreational, not competition or professional

Surfing or surface water activities

(other than sailing) such as paddle boarding, skurfing, tubing, wakeboarding, water skiing, and windsurfing up to 2 nautical miles off any land mass

Track and field athletics

Recreational, not competition, professional or racing

Walking, hiking, trekking or tramping, peaking

Peaking at altitudes up to 3,500 metres where specialist climbing equipment is not required (but not expeditions to or on the Kokoda Track/Trail)

Yoga

Recreational, not competition or professional


All other sports and activities are excluded from cover under your policy, subject to any additional options that have been purchased and are listed on your certificate of insurance.

SPORTS & ACTIVITY FAQ's

It's not always easy to understand insurance policy wording. Our FAQ's below may answer some of your questions.
  • What activities are covered?

  • We love those who put a bit of Za Za Zoom into their holiday. Please refer to the information provided above; you may not be covered for certain sports and activities automatically if you don't opt for the 'sports & activities’ add-on.  

  • Are my medical fees covered if I participate in an adventure sport?

  • Yes. If you were to have an unforeseen accident on holiday while participating in a listed activity above, assuming you were acting responsibly and adhering to the conditions of our cover, your medical expenses would be covered.

  • Which activities are excluded?

  • We don’t cover for cliff jumping, boating in international waters, spear fishing or any kind of professional or competition sports. For a full list of excluded activities please refer to our policy wording.

  • Are there any circumstances when I wouldn't be covered?

  • If at any time during your holiday you are intentionally putting yourself at risk and not acting in a responsible mannor, you could find your cover invalidated. For example, if you were riding a scooter intoxicated and had an accident, we would be unable to cover you.

  • Does Zoom cover professional sports?

  • No, we consider professional and competitive sports too risky. If you are planning to compete in a sporting event (either as a professional sportsperson, or not as a paid sportsperson) you will need to seek cover from a specialist sports insurer.

  • Is my bicycle covered?

  • Yes, by paying an additional premium. You can choose to insure up to 5 bikes with Zoom, just make sure you add-on our bicycle pack when making payment.

  • I have high value sporting items; how much can I insure them for?

  • If you have an expensive item that you just can’t leave behind you can insure it separately for up to $5,000 other than surfbooards or ski equipment. Please note that high value item cover is only available under our Comprehensive plan.

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