What Makes the Gold Coast a Fur-bulous Place for Pets?

The Gold Coast is full of sunshine, tail-wagging vibes, and pet-loving spots where you and your fur baby can explore, play, eat, and chill.

You and your canine pal can freely roam the wilderness, leash-free, when you go to the Broadwater Parklands. You can also enjoy a day splashing about and soaking up rays at Biggera Waters.

If you want to grab a bite to eat, you can take your furry family along to Sandbar Surfers Paradise, Cafe Catalina, and The Henchman.

Fancy a little staycation? There are loads of tail-wagging hotels fit for every VIP (very important pooch). You and your dog can get pampered at the Quest Robina, Novotel Surfers Paradise, Mercure Gold Coast Resort, and more.

Not only are there infinite, paw-tacular things to do with your four-legged bestie, but there’s also a huge network of top-dog vets and animal hospitals dotted all around the Gold Coast — you can trust your fur baby is in good paws in this vibrant, pet-friendly city!

Pick any vet you want with our special Gold Coast pet insurance. Browse and compare our policies today.

Why Your Fur Baby Needs Location-Specific Coverage in the Gold Coast

Location-Specific Coverage:
The Gold Coast has its own set of health risks. Our policies account for lots of the common illnesses and injuries that local pets have, giving you eligible claims that are location-specific.

Freedom to Pick Any Vet:
You have free rein to choose a vet that you and your fur baby trust and know within the Gold Coast.

Financial Safety Net:
You can get up to 80% of your money back on a bunch of eligible location-specific claims.

Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Can I Claim with Gold Coast Pet Insurance?

The amount you get to claim is all down to the level of cover you’ve got. At PetsOnMe, we offer a benefit percentage of up to 80% and an annual benefit limit of up to $20,000, so you can claim a decent amount of vet bills and enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re financially covered.

How Soon Will I Get Covered After Moving to the Gold Coast?

As per our terms and conditions, you’ll typically need to wait between 21 and 180 days before your new policy with PetsOnMe kicks in. However, if you go for our Accidental Plan, you get instant coverage and claim the first vet bill you get from the commencement date of your policy.

To make things that extra bit easier for pet parents, we’ll waive our applicable waiting period if you’ve held a policy with your last provider for a year or more with no interruptions in cover.

Is Pet Insurance Cover More Expensive for Gold Coast Pets?

Our pet insurance is fairly and transparently priced, so you don’t need to stress about sneaky hidden fees or location-based mark-ups. We make things extra affordable for pet parents who have their hands full with different fur babies. If you’ve got a bigger fur family, enjoy our multi-pet discount on any type of policy at PetsOnMe.

What Treatments Can I Claim with PetsOnMe Gold Coast Coverage?

The treatments that you get to claim depend on the type of policy you’ve got. If you’re on our Accidental Plan, you’ll be able to claim a bunch of accidental injury treatments, third-party liability, and prescribed medication to treat injuries.

If you’re on our Classic Plan, you get even more coverage, ranging from eligible injuries and illnesses to third-party liability and cruciate ligament. For the pets on our Deluxe Plan, you get to claim the most stuff, including accidental injuries, illnesses, hereditary conditions, third-party liability, cruciate ligament, and even select dental procedures.

All the information you need about what you can claim can be found in your product disclosure statement (PDS).

What’s the Most Common Injury for Gold Coast Pets?

The Gold Coast is wriggled with all kinds of critters, some of which pack a mean bite. Funnel web spider bites, and bee/wasp stings are some of the most likely trouble your pet will run into. When the summer is sizzling hot, pooches are also at risk of getting a heat stroke.