Snowboarding Travel Insurance
What’s included in our Snow Sports cover
Why it’s so important to have travel insurance
How it works: travel insurance for your snow trip using PassportCard
If you’re heading to the slopes domestically or going overseas for Snow sports activities and want those activities to be covered by PassportCard, you’ll also need to add on our optional Snow Sports cover in our Comprehensive Domestic or International policies.
When taking out PassportCard travel insurance, we also give you the option to be sent a PassportCard. If you get sick or injured in a skiing or snowboarding accident, we can load money onto your PassportCard instantly for approved claims to help cover your expenses – so you can get back to enjoying your snow sports.
Our instant claims:
- If your cash is stolen, we can put up to $500 on the PassportCard that you can withdraw instantly
- Your medical expenses so you’re not out of pocket
- $250 for essentials if your bags are delayed
It’s how travel insurance should be – quick, simple and hassle-free.
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Snowboarding travel insurance FAQs
Not automatically. If you’ll be heading up to the snow, you’ll need to add the Snow Sports Cover option when completing your quote to ensure it is included with your policy.
It’s essential that you add Snow Sports Cover with your travel insurance if you’ll be going snowboarding. While our travel insurance includes cover for a wide range of events, it won’t cover you while snowboarding or participating in a range of other Snow sports activities if you don’t add the optional extra cover.
Our cover only extends to amateur skiers. You won’t be covered if you will be competing professionally or if you are participating in a competition or tournament.
Yes. Provided they meet the criteria specified in the PDS for dependants and you list them as travellers when you purchase your policy, they will be covered under your policy. Find out more about our family travel insurance
Simply call our Global Assistance team on +61 1800 490 478. Our Australian-based Global Assistance team is available 24/7 and can quickly handle most common claims on-the-spot over the phone.
Tips when planning a snowboarding trip
Whether you’re heading abroad to sample the slopes overseas or you’re sticking to the local runs we’re so lucky to be able to enjoy right here in Australia, here are some helpful tips to keep you feeling cool, calm and collected on your snowboarding trip.
- Organise your lodging or accommodation early as it can be expensive (particularly if you’re staying on-mountain) and many ski and snowboard resorts book out well in advance
- Book your ski passes and lift tickets in advance, as some resorts may offer pre-purchase discounts
- Lift queues can be very long during peak season, so you may want to consider booking your trip during the shoulder seasons or heading up mid-week when you may not have to battle as many crowds
- If you’re trying out any snow sports for the first time, consider getting lessons from an instructor to help you learn the basics before trying it on your own
- Snowboarding requires a lot of gear including a board, boots, helmet, goggles, balaclava, gloves, thermals and outer pants and jacket. If it’s going to be too difficult to take everything with you, consider booking hire clothing, equipment and accessories instead
- Many ski lodges will have a dress code if you plan to enjoy an ‘après-ski’ drink or meal in the lodge bar or restaurant, so consider packing a couple of different outfit options
- Research the local area to create a shortlist of other things you might like to explore off-mountain or throughout the region. This can come in handy on days where conditions aren’t suitable for heading out on the slopes
- If you’re heading overseas, check your passport is valid with at least 6 months of validity left from the date you plan to depart the destination and ensure you meet the visitor entry requirements for the destination/s you will be travelling to
- Research the region you will be travelling to so you’re aware of any potential safety or health risks
- Organise your travel insurance with PassportCard before you depart.
*Sub limits apply, ^per insured Adult, × per policy, # Waiting periods, ~ Limited to 12-month period, + per day, ¹PassportCard Travel Insurance recognised in Mozo Experts Choice Awards 2025 – more information on the awards research methodology at Mozo. The Canstar 2025 Innovation Excellence Award was received in April, 2025 for PassportCard Travel Insurance.
All benefits and covers are subject to the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions listed in the Combined Financial Services Guide and Product Disclosure Statement and on other policy documentation, including the schedule.