World Nomads Travel Insurance

World Nomads are specialists in travel insurance for travellers and backpackers with cover for overseas medical, baggage, evacuation and activities such as winter and water sports. World Nomads offer genuine 24/7 assistance and are the world's largest travel insurance and assistance providers. They have comprehensive insurance packages such as :

• 1 Week Worldwide from just $85
• 1 Year Worldwide from $522

Being a specialist travel insurance provider, the policies are tailored to match the needs of backpackers and include :

• Overseas Medical Expenses AUD $5,000,000
• Emergency Dental Treatment AUD $500
• Medical Evacuation / Additional Expenses AUD $500,000
  This provides cover should you need to interrupt your trip due to illness or injury requiring hospitalisation. The cover includes any additional accommodation and travel expenses. This also covers the cost of replacing lost or stolen passports, credit cards and travel documents.
• Cancellation Costs AUD $10,000
• Personal Liability AUD $2,500,000
• Burial / Cremation Expenses AUD $12,000
• Standard Luggage and Personal Effects AUD $2,500
  

On top of these the World Nomads web site offers some great functionality for planning your trip including advice on where to go and stay during your travels and also you can even get a job for while you are away!

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