Travel insurance for your hiking trip

3 Incredible walking and hiking tours in Australia and overseas

Bay of Fires Walk, Tasmania 

Walking tours need not be a rough and rugged experience. On the Bay of Fires Lodge Walk you can traipse through nature by day and snuggle down in a cosy doona by night — the trail is the perfect combination of active and luxury. Over four days you’ll amble over talcum-powder-white beaches, marvel at magnificent scenery, and encounter majestic wildlife in the Bay of Fires, a region known for its striking ochre and cerulean colour palette and pristine natural landscape. 

Larapinta Trail, Northern Territory 

An epic hike stretching more than 200km through the Northern Territory, the Larapinta Trail is one of the most challenging yet spectacular outback experiences you can have in Australia. It delves into the rich culture and history of the region, running the West MacDonnell Ranges. Hikers can tackle the entire 223 kilometres end to end or explore the trail in bite size pieces (the trail is made up of 12 sections). 

Kyoto walking tours 

Kyoto is a city steeped in fascinating culture, with wondrous sites to see no matter where your feet take you within the city’s walls. A plethora of walking tours are on offer, allowing you to do a deep dive into famous pockets—like the awe-inspiring Shinto Shrine—as well as lesser-known temples, eateries, and the world of the geisha. 

Traveller tip: If you love the idea of walking and hiking without needing to push yourself to extremes you may want to get immersed in the latest TikTok trend of ‘soft hiking’. Essentially its hiking but at a slower pace and seeing hiking and trekking as an experience rather than a challenge. Its is a great way to see a place or city and great for your mental and physical health, no matter if you’re doing it alone or with a group of friends.

Cover for your hiking and trekking gear 

Gear cover is available under the luggage and personal effects benefit for accidental loss, theft, and accidental damage. For example, for things like your hiking boots, camping equipment, sleeping bag and favourite hiking jacket. For more expensive items (over the sub limits in the PDS), you can avoid depreciation by choosing to specify these items when purchasing your policy for an additional premium. To find out more about cover for luggage and valuables check out our travel insurance coverage article for lost, stolen or damaged bags and personal effects. 

Tips for your hiking or waking adventure

• If you plan to go on a walk or hike far from a main city or town, we suggest you inform a local assistance company of your trekking route and policy details. Also let your family and friends know your plans, and where you are going and when you expect to be back from your hike. 
• If you’re hiking and are injured or suddenly fall ill please get in contact with nib International Assistance team, they will help you out with medical treatment, or evacuation. The team will contact a suitable assistance or ambulance company and arrange medical care. 
• Check which countries your trail passes through to ensure your policy covers you for that country or region. 

Traveller tip: When you take out a travel insurance for hiking, or any other activity, it’s important to choose the level of cover best-suited to your travel plans. It’s always a good idea to check the terms, conditions limitations and exclusions of your policy, so you’re familiar with exactly what your hiking travel insurance does and doesn’t cover.

Frequently asked questions

The above features and benefits are a summary of cover only. Cover is subject to the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions outlined in the Product Disclosure Statement.