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backpacking in australia?

Australia is perhaps the most popular world destination for backpackers. The warm summers, beautiful beaches and friendly natives attract travellers from across the world to it's shores. Outbacker Insurance are able to offer you travel insurance to Australia that will safeguard your adventure, whether you are visiting the country to visit its natural wonders, looking to take a working gap year or just are looking to enjoy the world-renowned Australian culture. We cover key essentials including (but certainly not limited to) medical emergencies & repatriation, holiday abandonment and protection for your personal belongings - including your passport and cash. Many travellers visit Australia to enjoy the vast array of adventure sports and activities that are available across the country - from surfing to paragliding. We cover as standard a number of sports and activities as well as various types of manual and non-manual work. You can easily add additional cover to your policy if you are looking to take part in more extreme sports & activities.

So, why should I visit Australia?

A large number of travellers to Australia end up living in the country at a later date - often quoting the relaxed way of life, great surfing opportunities and beautiful landscape as just some of the many reasons they've fallen in love with Australia.

key policy benefits

Forced Return

Cover if you are forced to return home earlier than planned.

Over 100 Activities

Over 100 sports & activities covered as standard on our policies.

Medical Cover

Medical expenses cover of up to £10 million whilst you are in Australia.

Airline Failure

All Policies include end supplier failure as standard.
Outbacker Travel Insurance policies do not cover ANY pre-existing medical conditions *We exclude work involving the lifting or carrying of heavy items in excess of 25Kg, work at a higher level than two storeys or any form of work underground. Please see the policy wording for further information.

why outbacker

Working Holidays* and a Return Trip to the UK
Cover up to 230 Sports and Activities
Safe & Secure Online Booking
Instant Online Policy Delivery
24 Hour, 365 Days Emergency Assistance
Over £40,000 raised for Doctors Without Borders

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