Preparing for your ski or snowboarding holiday
Travel insurance
We recommend that if you are planning a ski or snowboarding holiday you take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy. We’ve partnered with NIB Travel Insurance to provide travel insurance you know you can trust. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE
Baggage
Baggage allowance varies depending on the purchase airfare ticket. We highly recommend you check your ticket for baggage allowance including excess baggage and sporting equipment.
Travel Visa
Travel visa is required when visiting the United States and Canada, even if it is a brief stopover. Follow the links below to learn more and apply. Apply for a Canadian Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) here. Apply for a United States ESTA Visa here.
For policies purchased before 1 September 2026
Skimax Pty Limited ABN 55077838674 is a distributor of nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib), ABN 81 115 932 173, AFSL 308461 and receives a commission for nib products purchased through Skimax Pty Limited. Skimax Pty Limited cannot give advice about nib products, and any factual information provided is not intended to imply a recommendation or opinion about nib products. Before you buy, please read the Product Disclaimer Statement, Financial Services Guide and Target Market Determination available from us. If you have a complaint about a nib product, see the Product Disclosure Statement for the complaints process. This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193.
For policies purchased on or after 1 September 2026
Skimax Pty Limited ABN 55077838674 is a distributor on behalf of AWP Australia Pty Ltd, ABN 52 097 227 177, AFSL 245631, trading as Allianz Global Assistance (AGA). nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (nib), ABN 81 115 932 173, AFSL 308461 acts as a third party administrator on behalf of AGA, managing claims, complaints, enquiries and sales. Terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and applicable sub-limits apply. This is general advice only. Before you buy, you should consider whether the product is appropriate for you, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Target Market Determination (TMD) available from us. This insurance is underwritten by Pacific International Insurance Pty Ltd, ABN 83 169 311 193, AFSL 523921.
