Medical fees:

There is a fee of $525 for non-residents of all ages, at all times*, for medical consults.

*An additional surcharge will apply on public holidays.

ACC fees:

While ACC provides no-fault personal injury cover for visitors to New Zealand, and pays for part of your treatment costs, an ACC co-payment of $525* applies for patients aged 14 and over.

Should ACC decline your claim, you will be liable for any additional charges for the treatment provided.

*An additional surcharge will apply on public holidays.

Additional charges may apply for materials, long consultations >20mins, an ECG, lab tests, and equipment hire.

In general, yes it does cost to visit us.

We are a private organisation that receives minimal funding from the Government and therefore, just like your usual GP, we charge for our services.

There are however exceptions to this. We offer FREE ACC consultations for all under 14-year olds, FREE after hours* medical care for under 14-year olds and we have subsidised care for those who qualify.

We are ACC accredited however you will need to pay an ACC surcharge when you visit us.

*After hours is:

• Between 5pm-8am Monday through Friday

• All day on Saturday and Sunday

• All day on public holidays

ACC consults

There is no charge at all times for ACC consults for children aged 0-13 years.

Medical consults

In hours:

Charges apply for children aged 0-13 years who arrive at the clinic:

• Between 8am-5pm Monday through Friday

After hours:

There is no charge for children aged 0-13 years who arrive at the clinic:

• Between 5pm-8am Monday through Friday

• All day on Saturday and Sunday

• All day on public holidays

ACC provides no-fault personal injury cover for all New Zealand residents and visitors however an ACC co-payment applies for patients aged 14 and over.

Patients under the age of 14 are free for ACC visits at all times.

Patients who have a valid community services card are eligible for subsidised fees.

Should ACC decline your claim, you will be liable for any additional charges for the treatment provided.

Maternity subsides can only be applied to problems directly related to the pregnancy. Other medical conditions treated during pregnancy will require payment based on our usual fee structure.

To see if you’re eligible for New Zealand maternity funding click here.

Shorecare is a Southern Cross Easy-Claim partner. Simply show your member card and we’ll do the rest.

If your plan covers urgent care consults, Southern Cross will reimburse Shorecare directly and you'll only pay any remaining contribution you're responsible for.