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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.
App Store
Screenshots
Topographic map display of the Milford Track near Lake Ada in the iHikeGPS NZ app
Elevation profile graph showing distance and altitude for a hike to Mueller Hut in the iHikeGPS NZ app.
A detailed LINZ topographic map interface in the iHikeGPS NZ app showing hiking trails and GPS coordinates.
iHikeGPS NZ app route screen showing waypoints and estimated arrival times for a hike from Makarora to Crucible Lake
Topographic map of New Zealand in iHikeGPS NZ with the share and mark actions menu open.
A detailed New Zealand topographic map showing a hiking route near Mt Oxford
Route elevation profile graph for Mt Oxford Track 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.
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!
This page is not an official page of the app or its developer, but an independent editorial publication created for informational and commentary purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, neither the app nor its developer is affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or otherwise officially connected with MWM, Apple, Google Play, the app publisher, or the app's developer, and nothing on this page implies that the app was developed using MWM's services. Any trademarks, logos, screenshots, and other content remain the property of their respective owners.