Manchesto Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hello, I am heading off to Melbourne on a WHV and am meeting my brother and a friend. As they have already been in Melbourne for 4 months, they will be moving on to do their 3 months agriculture 8 weeks after I arrive. I will definitely be doing this with/at the same time as them and we are then planning on travelling Asia etc. before returning to Australia for the next year + of our visa. Anyway, having looked online for insurance, I find myself getting confused as to what type and dates I need to put on my insurance application. So I was wondering what type/length/amount/company I should be looking for? Or any comparison websites you guys would recommend? Thanks (and apologies for basic questions), Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Wouldn't travel insurance for a year (not sure if you can take it out for longer than a year at a time?) be appropriate, taking into account the countries you will be visiting and the activities you are planning? You would not need to take out one insurance policy for Australia and another for another country, surely? Just Google 'compare travel insurance' or something similar - 'Which travel insurance' perhaps - and compare three or four different companies for prices and what they offer. A travel agent should be able to help - Student Travel perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'd go for a specialist WHV/backpackers insurance. Plenty of backpacking type companies offer it. I've always used STA but last time I suggested them someone said they found them expensive. Personally I never minded paying it as their service has always been top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgeere Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 insureandgo have always been spot on when I have needed insurance in the past STA was double the prices we were being quoted if that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisesteph23 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hello, I am heading off to Melbourne on a WHV and am meeting my brother and a friend. As they have already been in Melbourne for 4 months, they will be moving on to do their 3 months agriculture 8 weeks after I arrive. I will definitely be doing this with/at the same time as them and we are then planning on travelling Asia etc. before returning to Australia for the next year + of our visa. Anyway, having looked online for insurance, I find myself getting confused as to what type and dates I need to put on my insurance application. So I was wondering what type/length/amount/company I should be looking for? Or any comparison websites you guys would recommend? Thanks (and apologies for basic questions), Eric. down under insurance are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 As I mentioned before, get a few quotes, and compare both prices and what is offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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