iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps
iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps
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iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps

The ultimate tool for serious hikers and travelers. Experience high-performance GPS navigation with 100% offline reliability. One price, no subscriptions, no ads—just pure backcountry safety.

Key Figures

Downloads

153K+

User Rating

3.8/5

Total Ratings

100

Publisher

James Associates Inc.

Category

Navigation

Locales

1

Latest Version

9.6.6

Size

10.6 MB

First Released

Dec 22, 2011
Features

Engineered for the Serious Explorer

Get professional-grade navigation with official LINZ topo maps and advanced GPS features designed for New Zealand's most remote backcountry—all without subscriptions or tracking.

Official Offline Topo Maps

Access high-resolution LINZ 50K maps everywhere. Navigate seamlessly in deep valleys and remote ranges with zero cell signal and no expensive data roaming fees.

Precise Route Intelligence

Stay safe with real-time ETAs, elevation profiles, and off-route alerts. Track your progress with high-performance GPS tools that turn your iPhone into a life-saving device.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps - Topographic map display of the Milford Track near Lake Ada in the iHikeGPS NZ app

Topographic map display of the Milford Track near Lake Ada in the iHikeGPS NZ app

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps - Elevation profile graph showing distance and altitude for a hike to Mueller Hut in the iHikeGPS NZ app.

Elevation profile graph showing distance and altitude for a hike to Mueller Hut in the iHikeGPS NZ app.

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps - A detailed LINZ topographic map interface in the iHikeGPS NZ app showing hiking trails and GPS coordinates.

A detailed LINZ topographic map interface in the iHikeGPS NZ app showing hiking trails and GPS coordinates.

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps - iHikeGPS NZ app route screen showing waypoints and estimated arrival times for a hike from Makarora to Crucible Lake

iHikeGPS NZ app route screen showing waypoints and estimated arrival times for a hike from Makarora to Crucible Lake

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps - Topographic map of New Zealand in iHikeGPS NZ with the share and mark actions menu open.

Topographic map of New Zealand in iHikeGPS NZ with the share and mark actions menu open.

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps - A detailed New Zealand topographic map showing a hiking route near Mt Oxford

A detailed New Zealand topographic map showing a hiking route near Mt Oxford

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps - Route elevation profile graph for Mt Oxford Track in the iHikeGPS NZ app

Route elevation profile graph for Mt Oxford Track in the iHikeGPS NZ app

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps - Screen displaying a list of official New Zealand and Australian topographic maps with their scales and coordinates in the iHikeGPS NZ app.

Screen displaying a list of official New Zealand and Australian topographic maps with their scales and coordinates in the iHikeGPS NZ app.

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps - A screenshot of the iHikeGPS NZ app displaying sun and moon positions, rise and set times, and magnetic declination.

A screenshot of the iHikeGPS NZ app displaying sun and moon positions, rise and set times, and magnetic declination.

Description

Unleash the navigation potential of your iPhone or iPad with iHikeGPS NZ! Turn your device into a high-performance GPS receiver with the official LINZ New Zealand topo maps. These maps have many valuable back country details to keep you informed and safe. Even in remote areas with no cell signal, iHikeGPS NZ ensures you always know where you've been, where you are, and where you’re going. Experience the ultimate hiking companion, offering unparalleled track recording, route navigation, and accurate Estimated Time of Arrival. One Low Price! Everything included. No sign-ups, ads, subscriptions or in-app purchases. Completely respects your privacy. Discover the limitless possibilities of iHikeGPS for walking, hiking, trekking, tramping, running, biking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, geocaching, camping, sightseeing, 4 wheeling, skiing & hunting, . TRACKS, WAYPOINTS & ROUTES Record Tracks as you walk, even in the background. View them on the map with a Trip Timer and Odometer. View elevation graphs of your Tracks and Routes. Show date, time, average speed, % grade & the area inside a closed path. Mark Waypoints precisely using topo or satellite maps, place names or addresses, geotagged photos or by projecting from a known point. Get the elevation above sea level for any location from a Digital Elevation Model database. Set a quick GoTo Waypoint or a full Route & see the heading, direction, distance, elevation change and Estimated Time of Arrival at your destination and at intermediate waypoints along the trail. Be warned when you leave a Route you were following. Create customized routes using Waypoints, recorded Tracks, or imported GPX, KML or TCX files.  Advanced Route editing. Send GPX and KML Waypoint, Route, Track and Map List files via AirDrop, eMail, Messages, or iCloud Drive. View the sun & moon positions and rise & set times for any date & place. Send data to other apps such as Google Earth. TOPO MAPS AT NO EXTRA COST The latest up to date version of official Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) 50K & 250K scale topo maps, including NZ off-shore islands. Free Bonus: Official Geoscience Australia 250K scale maps. (No smaller scale maps for Australia). Download using WiFi or cell service. Our maps are optimized to download faster and use less storage memory. Store a few maps or all maps for both countries to use in the wilderness without cell service. These beautiful richly detailed high resolution offline topographic map images stitch together for seamless coverage across map boundaries. Includes map legends. Print and Share map images overlaid with Waypoints, Routes and Tracks. Measure distance and direction between any 2 points. USE THE UNITS YOU PREFER Kilometers, Miles, or Nautical Miles. Meters or Feet. Degrees, Degrees/Minutes, Degrees/Minutes/Seconds, UTM, or NZTM2000 grid. °True or °Magnetic. HOW TOS Comprehensive Help in the App Online Manual on iHikeGPS.com/nz Email developer: lwjames@iHikeGPS.com WHAT OTHERS SAY “This app saved my life! ***** This app was downloaded, while lost in the Kaimai Ranges. GPS quickly located position, app quickly (ish) downloaded the relevant NZ topo map. From there easily identified position on the map. Outcome, life saved. And my mates who by this stage was getting all girly about it all. Best app ever!!!” - Jk9624 on the UK App Store “I have used your ihike app for many years tramping in NZ. It is fantastic and absolutely the best off line navigation app out there.” - Paul, an internationally-known documentary film maker in Wanaka, New Zealand DEVICE REQUIREMENTS Use iHikeGPS NZ on any iOS device even if you don't have a cellular data plan for it. iPhones and WiFi+cellular iPads support full navigation. WiFi-only iPads and iPod touches can view maps, but require an iOS-compatible external GPS receiver to show your location and record tracks. Join thousands of satisfied users who rely on iHikeGPS NZ for their outdoor adventures!

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