The most common and unusual claims that holidaymakers are making in Bali, have been revealed.
Data from an Australian travel insurance company has revealed the most common, and most unusual, claims holidaymakers are making in Bali.
The beloved Indonesian holiday destination brings hoards of Australian tourists, and with them comes unexpected accidents and health issues.
Monkey bites, scooter bag-snatches, and reef cuts were among the most unusual claims submitted by Australians holidaying in Bali last year, according to Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI).
Bali’s growing popularity has also meant a significant increase in claims from Australians, with a 50 per cent year-over-year rise, accounting for 16 per cent of all SCTI claims received last year, the company said.
“The demand from Australians for Bali breaks over the summer has been on the rise since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Chief Customer Officer for SCTI, Jess Strange, said.
“Since the 2022/23 summer holidays, we’ve seen a 43 per cent increase in the number of Australian policies bought for trips to Bali.
“Interest in travelling to the beautiful island has continued to grow during the summer of 2024/25.”
In November last year, a 10-year-old girl from NSW was on Holidays in Bali with her family when she was bitten on her back by a monkey while visiting a monkey forest in Ubud.
The girl’s mother took her to hospital, where she received rabies treatment at a cost of $950.
The young girl was bitten while visiting the Monkey Forest in Ubud. Credit: Supplied
Gastrointestinal illnesses, such as Bali Belly, has been rife with tourists with a 79 per cent spike seen in these claims in January, compared to the same time the last year.
In fact, Indonesia has made up 56 per cent of gastro cases at SCTI since November 2024, with costs for gastro related claims in Bali over the last 12 months ranging from $21 to as much as $30,000.
“At the more serious end, SCTI has supported Australians in Bali through 91 emergency cases across 2024,” Strange said.
“The most complex involved a young person experiencing seizures, who required an air ambulance home at a cost of around $232,000.”
Gastrointestinal illnesses, such as Bali Belly, has been rife with tourists with a 79 per cent spike seen in these claims in January, compared to the same time the last year.
In fact, Indonesia has made up 56 per cent of gastro cases at SCTI since November 2024, with costs for gastro related claims in Bali over the last 12 months ranging from $21 to as much as $30,000.
“At the more serious end, SCTI has supported Australians in Bali through 91 emergency cases across 2024,” Strange said.
“The most complex involved a young person experiencing seizures, who required an air ambulance home at a cost of around $232,000.”
Scooter and moped-related accidents are also common with travellers in Bali, according to the travel insurer. Credit: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images
Scooter and moped-related accidents are also common with travellers in Bali, with 21 claims received last year, and two resulting in hospital visits.
“It’s not just injuries that travellers should be concerned about as one unlucky traveller fell victim to a common Bali scam when they paused on their scooter to check directions on their phone, unaware that another scooter driver was about to make a swift bag-snatch,” a SCTI spokesperson said.
“In a flash, their bag was gone, leaving them shaken and upset.”
Beyond the physical injuries, SCTI said travellers often face stress, disruption, and logistical challenges following unexpected events.
The government’s Smart Traveller website urges Australian’s to exercise a high degree of caution while travelling in Indonesia.
Scooter and moped-related accidents are also common with travellers in Bali, with 21 claims received last year, and two resulting in hospital visits.
“It’s not just injuries that travellers should be concerned about as one unlucky traveller fell victim to a common Bali scam when they paused on their scooter to check directions on their phone, unaware that another scooter driver was about to make a swift bag-snatch,” a SCTI spokesperson said.
“In a flash, their bag was gone, leaving them shaken and upset.”
Beyond the physical injuries, SCTI said travellers often face stress, disruption, and logistical challenges following unexpected events.
The government’s Smart Traveller website urges Australian’s to exercise a high degree of caution while travelling in Indonesia.
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