New Zealand Maps

New Zealand Maps is a robust outdoor navigation tool that serves as a powerful tool for adventurers exploring New Zealand, the Cook Islands, and Tokelau. It provides comprehensive topographic maps with current data, rivaling the capabilities you may find in handheld navigation devices from brands like Garmin or Magellan.

Designed to enhance outdoor activities, whether you're into hiking, biking, camping, climbing, skiing, canoeing, or offroading with a 4WD, this software allows users to tailor their navigation experience with customizable mapping options.

Top features include the ability to create and manage waypoints, navigate to a point of interest, track routes with details on speed and elevation, and make use of a Tripmaster for all necessary stats. Additionally, users can import and export GPX files, share their waypoints or tracks, and even employ offline maps in the Pro version to maintain navigation when you're far from cell service.

The base map layers are rich with detail, offering options from Topomaps New Zealand, NZMariner, and various other sources such as Google Maps, Open Street Maps, and Bing Maps. Overlays like conservation areas, hunting grounds, and DOC-managed sites add another layer of functionality for enthusiasts of the outdoors.

However, the free version has certain limitations: it includes ads, restricts the number of waypoints and tracks, and does not offer route creation or bulk downloading, among other features. For an ad-free experience and enhanced capabilities, upgrading to the Pro version would be advantageous.

The app stands out for its detailed labels and Atlogis® hillshading technique that enhances topography, making it easier to read maps at higher zoom levels. Whether for professional land management, emergency services, defense planning, or just recreation, it is a critical companion for anyone requiring reliable topographic information while navigating the diverse landscapes of New Zealand and its surrounding islands.