Thread: Nz topo ap issues

Anyone had trouble with this ap?have been using for couple of years now but while down Clements mill rd on the weekend it was next to useless..maps wouldn’t show up with any real detail if at all.thoughts?

Working fine now I’m home again.wtf?

I've always found that one shit to use. Does it need data to refresh the maps? Better off with the $7 offline NZTopo50 apps.



Another good site if you have data available is https://basemaps.linz.govt.nz/@-42.3...9589,z4.30,p1?

Free or subscription version?

Originally Posted by RUMPY

I've always found that one shit to use. Does it need data to refresh the maps? Better off with the $7 offline NZTopo50 apps.

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Another good site if you have data available is https://basemaps.linz.govt.nz/@-42.3...9589,z4.30,p1?

A seconder for this one. works well, can leave a snail trail to track back to. well worth $7

Just bought the one you guys mentioned but can’t find a pointer function to show which direction you need to go to get to a waypoint ?am I missing something?

Go to the settings turn on “show compass overlay”
Then turn off “use GPS course instead of compass”
Also turn on “allow free rotation”

When you have a waypoint selected it will show as a red circle in the top compass bearing. Rotate the phone until the red circle is in the middle of the screen at the top

If you know the point you want to get to you can put target on that point and create a waypoint. Once the waypoint is created it will show as the red circle on top compass bar like @stug said above.

I use topo50 too. One thing I would say is to check it doesn't need updating before heading out to an area with no cellphone access.

Does it tell you it needs an update?otherwise how do I update?confirmed technophobe here..

Really like the topo50 when it’s working.first time I have had a reall issue with it to be honest.

Originally Posted by RUMPY

If you know the point you want to get to you can put target on that point and create a waypoint. Once the waypoint is created it will show as the red circle on top compass bar like @stug said above.

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So no big arrow showing me which way to go??like this..bugger

Never had a problem with the one bomb uses.
Just need to make sure you look at the area you are going to first. It's not permernantly stored on your phone like the other app.

Ok have changed over the settings,looks like it should work,only really be a backup in case the other app has issues again hopefully.

As stated on another thread I’ve tried various mapping apps including the Atlogis Topo NZ one. The two best that I used are NZ Topo 50 and Ihike. I use NZ Topo 50 mostly but also Memory-Map as that’s what’s on home computer. Either one is good for downloading POI and animals shot waypoints for DOC. Still carry a Garmin 62 backup at times, pissy little screen compared to phone though.