Travel Insurance when hiking
Cover is available on International plans for hiking and trekking up to 6,000m altitudeGeneral exclusions include but are not limited to the following activities under the travel insurance policy^:
Where (A member of the travelling party) Hunts, plays polo, races (except on foot), mountaineers using support ropes, paraglides, rock climbs, abseils, participating in base jumping, running with the bulls, or potholing (walking and climbing in underground caves) then these activites are not covered.
Other general exclusions include but are not limited to^:
- A member of the travelling party intentionally and recklessly placing themselves in circumstances, or undertaking activities which pose a risk to their personal safety (except in an attempt to save a human life);
- A member of the travelling party participating in activities on snow or ice, other than snow sports activities if you have purchased the Snow sports cover option, where available.
- Note, International plans may offer cover for the following activities without purchasing the Snow sports cover option: ice skating on man-made bodies of water; dog sledding with a licensed tour company; and glacier walking on a guided tour.
Snow Sports
If you have taken out Snow Sports, the general exclusion of activities on snow and ice still applies. Only the activities defined as Snow Sports may be covered, and in addition, for International plans, ice skating on man-made bodies of water; dog sledding with a licensed tour company; and glacier walking on a guided tour.
Travelling party: you and any travelling companion who has made arrangements to accompany you for at least 50% of the duration of your trip^.
^ Cover is subject to the policy terms, conditions and limitations set out in the current Combined Financial Services Guide and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).
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