For travellers that may need more out of their trip than sightseeing

With so many Australians ready to get out and travel again, it's good to know nib can cover a range of sports and activities for travel adventures at home and further afield. This Sports and Activities edition of the Insurance Information Series shares everything your travellers need to know before they go.

nib covers many of the most popular experiences*

Time to get wet

✔ Scuba diving

✔ Snorkelling

✔ Jet skiing

✔ Surfing

✔ Sailing

Breaking a sweat

✔ Trekking

✔ Cycling

✔ Hiking

✔ Gym

Chill out

✔ Stand up paddle boarding

✔ Meditation

✔ Pilates

✔ Yoga

That's a bit extreme

✔ Cage swimming with sharks

✔ Skydiving

✔ Zip line

✔ Bungee jumping

^International Plans only.
* Activities listed may only be covered if certain criteria are met. Read below for conditions of cover and what's not covered in conjunction with the PDS for full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions to cover.

A few things you should know...

  • There’s no cover for participation in, or training for, professional sporting activities
  • Don’t take needless risks and only book activities through reputable companies
  • Never take part in activities while intoxicated with drugs and alcohol
  • Always wear and use applicable safety gear - like a helmet when riding a bike
  • There's no cover for sporting equipment (including surfboards) whilst in use
  • When scuba diving, you must hold an open water diving licence or be under licensed instruction
  • You must purchase the Snow sports cover option to be covered for snow sports
  • You must be appropriately licensed, when required.
A couple floating on water
A woman rockclimbing wearing a helmet and using ropes

What's not covered

✖ Hunting

✖ Playing polo

✖ Racing (except on foot)

✖ Mountaineering using support ropes; rock climbing; abseiling

✖ Paragliding

✖ Participating in BASE jumping

✖ Running with the bulls

✖ Pot holing

✖ Travelling in international waters in a private sail vessel or privately registered sail vessel

✖ Riding an all-terrain vehicle or quad bike, either as the person in control or as a pillion passenger, unless overseas on a guided tour with a licensed tour operator

✖ Riding an e-scooter overseas with a maximum speed capacity over 25km/hr, either as the person in control or as a pillion passenger

✖ Riding an e-bike overseas with a maximum speed capacity over 35km/hr, either as the person in control or as a pillion passenger

✖ Participating in any competitive record attempts involving aerial devices or aircraft.