Compare Ski Insurance Providers

Side-by-side comparison of 7 NZ winter sports insurance providers. Compare medical cover, equipment limits, off-piste coverage, and more.

Full Provider Comparison

Most Popular
Cover-More NZ
$39/ person
Best for Adventure
World Nomads
$52/ person
Best Value
1Cover NZ
$44/ person
SCTI
$36/ person
Zoom Travel Insurance
$29/ person
Allianz Travel NZ
$42/ person
AIG Travel Activate
$38/ person
Medical coverUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUp to
Equipment$3,000 ski equipment$3,000 sports equipment$4,000 ski equipment$2,500 sports equipment$1,500 snow sport equipment$2,000 ski equipment$2,000 sports equipment
Piste closure$1,500 piste closureIncluded$1,000 piste closure$1,000 piste closure$1,000 piste closure/bad weather$1,200 piste closure$800 piste closure
Off-piste
Heli-ski
Rating4.74.64.54.44.24.34.1
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* Prices are indicative — 1 adult, 7-day NZ domestic ski trip, basic ski add-on, age 35, no pre-existing conditions. Actual prices vary by age, destination, duration and cover level. Always get a quote for your exact price.

* Coverage details are subject to policy terms and conditions. Always read the full policy wording before purchasing. Prices vary based on destination, duration, and age.

Detailed Breakdown

Provider Profiles

Full details on each provider — what's covered, what's not, and who each policy suits best.

1 adult, 7 days NZ domestic + Snow Sports add-onMost Popular
From $39/ person

Cover-More NZ

Award-winning snow sports cover for every level of skier

Mid-Range
★★★★½4.7(2,840 reviews)
  • Snow Sports & Snow Sports+ options
  • On-piste and off-piste cover available
  • Guided heli-skiing/boarding covered
  • Piste closure compensation

Medical

Unlimited overseas medical & hospital

Equipment

Up to $3,000 ski equipment

Off-Piste

✓ Included

Heli-Ski

✓ Included

1 adult, 7 days NZ domestic, Standard plan + ski activitiesBest for Adventure
From $52/ person

World Nomads

Flexible adventure travel insurance — buy anywhere, claim anywhere

Mid-Range
★★★★½4.6(3,210 reviews)
  • 200+ adventure activities covered
  • Buy or extend while travelling
  • Hiking cover up to 6,000m elevation
  • Flexible Explorer & Standard plans

Medical

Unlimited medical & evacuation (Explorer)

Equipment

Up to $3,000 sports equipment

Off-Piste

✓ Included

Heli-Ski

✓ Included

1 adult, 7 days NZ domestic + Winter Sports PackBest Value
From $44/ person

1Cover NZ

Comprehensive winter sports cover with unlimited medical overseas

Mid-Range
★★★★½4.5(1,890 reviews)
  • Winter Sports Pack add-on to Comprehensive policy
  • Unlimited overseas medical & evacuation
  • Covers heli-skiing and off-piste
  • On and off-piste within resort boundaries

Medical

Unlimited overseas medical

Equipment

Up to $4,000 ski equipment

Off-Piste

✓ Included

Heli-Ski

✓ Included

From $36/ person
1 adult, 7 days NZ domestic + Ski add-on

SCTI

Specialist travel insurance with unlimited medical and 24/7 assistance

Budget-Friendly
★★★★☆4.4(1,240 reviews)
  • Unlimited medical and evacuation
  • Ski & snowboard cover add-on
  • 24/7 emergency assistance team
  • International and domestic cover

Medical

Unlimited medical & evacuation

Equipment

Up to $2,500 sports equipment

Off-Piste

✗ Add-on

Heli-Ski

✗ Excluded

From $29/ person
1 adult, 7 days NZ domestic + Snow Sports Pack

Zoom Travel Insurance

Affordable ski and snow sports cover for budget-conscious travellers

Budget-Friendly
★★★★☆4.2(870 reviews)
  • Competitive ski and snow sports pricing
  • Unlimited emergency medical expenses
  • $1,000 piste closure cover
  • $1,500 equipment cover

Medical

Unlimited overseas emergency medical

Equipment

Up to $1,500 snow sport equipment

Off-Piste

✗ Add-on

Heli-Ski

✗ Excluded

From $42/ person
1 adult, 7 days NZ domestic + Snow Pack add-on

Allianz Travel NZ

Global insurance giant with reliable snow pack add-on

Mid-Range
★★★★☆4.3(1,560 reviews)
  • Snow Pack add-on available
  • Backed by global Allianz group
  • Equipment loss and piste closure
  • Emergency rescue cover

Medical

Unlimited emergency medical

Equipment

Up to $2,000 ski equipment

Off-Piste

✗ Add-on

Heli-Ski

✗ Excluded

From $38/ person
1 adult, 7 days NZ domestic + Snow Sports cover

AIG Travel Activate

Flexible travel insurance with snow sports coverage for Kiwi adventurers

Mid-Range
★★★★☆4.1(680 reviews)
  • Snow Sports specific coverage
  • Backed by global AIG group
  • Medical and evacuation included
  • Equipment and gear cover

Medical

Up to $5,000,000 medical

Equipment

Up to $2,000 sports equipment

Off-Piste

✗ Add-on

Heli-Ski

✗ Excluded