Australia and New Zealand Cover

Comprehensive travel insurance to cover medical expenses and loss or theft of bags or cash is available from most travel agents or direct from insurance companies, for periods ranging from a few days to a year or even longer. Most policies are similar in premium and coverage. A typical policy covering medical costs, lost baggage and personal liability for the Americas, including Peru, starts at about A$120/NZ$140 for two weeks, A$190/NZ$220 for one month, A$300/ NZ$375 for two months and A$390/NZ$490 for three months. These are over-the-counter prices; you could save up to 25 percent booking over the Internet. Check the policy if you intend to do any adventure sports, such as mountaineering, as you will usually need to take out extra cover for these