iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps

New Zealand Walk, Hike & Tramp

2 ratings
43 reviews
$2.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 22, 2011
  • April 24, 2026
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Navigate New Zealand's backcountry with official LINZ topo maps offline. Track your hikes, record routes, and get estimated arrival times even without cell service. Offers detailed elevation data and sun/moon positions.

Official LINZ New Zealand topo maps
Offline map access
Track recording and playback
Route planning and navigation
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)
Elevation graphs and data
Waypoint creation and management
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What's New in iHikeGPS NZ

9.6.9

April 24, 2026

Improved wording on some Alerts and Notifications. What's new in iHikeGPS NZ compared with other available New Zealand topo map apps? • Real Navigation Power: Unlike other apps that simply display waypoints and routes on a map, iHikeGPS NZ empowers you to do real navigation to those waypoints and along those routes while receiving crucial information such as Estimated Time of Arrival, current bearing, and remaining distance and elevation gain to intermediate and final destinations. Use iHikeGPS NZ when you are on the trail and away from cell service. For your safety on the trail it always works no matter where you are hiking without requiring an Internet connection. • You can view elevation graphs of your Tracks and Routes with Waypoints, speed and % grade shown on them. • You can view elevation graphs of your Tracks and Routes with Waypoints, speed and % grade shown on them. • You can create, import, edit, and navigate both on routes based on a recorded or imported path, and on routes based on a series of waypoints. • There is never any confusion over what maps you have available offline. They are clearly listed and shown on an overview map. • iHikeGPS NZ' s code size is kept very small by efficient programming so in an emergency, you can download it easily even over a weak cell connection. • The current version of iHikeGPS NZ runs on the latest devices and also on older devices with older versions of iOS , all the way back to devices such as the iPhone 6. • Check the App Privacy section. We don't know who you are when you are using iHikeGPS NZ. We never send your current location or your recorded track to our servers. Hence we cannot and don't use your location data. We cannot and don't provide your location data to anyone else. Unlike other mapping apps that profit from using your location data in ways that do not keep it private, iHikeGPS NZ maintains the highest level of data confidentially. Posted on YouTube: "On that day I was using iHikeGPS app to track… When I'm doing any exploration hike, this is the app I would always use to make sure I will be able to return to my car. I've encounter dead zone areas where there's no internet signal, some apps will freeze and stop working… I would not rely on using those … apps for exploration hikes. As basic iHikeGPS appears to be, it continues to work flawless without internet. To this day I continue to use iHikeGPS for certainty and survival." - Carlos

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User reviews

What More could you possibly want

Excellent official 1:50,000 topographical maps, overlaid on your GPS, all on an iOS device thats working offline in flight Mode
What more could you possible want in a GPS? The Map stitching is seamless and this App is pretty much a must have for any Hunter in NZ
Highly recommended.

The best navigation app

This app is the simple to use, accurate, and by far and away the most functional navigation tool available. There is nothing that you can’t do in terms of routing, sharing, import/exporting and much much more - and all with clear, crisp updatable topo maps.

Fantastic app

Iv found this to be my favourite topo maps app for all my trips.
Iv used it in thick off track bush to on the mountains and even sea kayaking. Very accurate and a great backup to a laminated paper map.
My one wish is that they would make this available on the Apple Watches.

Essential Back Country App

Have just returned from a tough off track multi pass alpine trip. This App made route finding and navigation very much easier in these open wilderness areas. Putting in regular way points helped track progress and guide us past unseen obstacles. Being able to track real time progress and distance to go helped decision making late in the evening when we needed to decide to stop and camp or push on. One of the party left a brand new iPhone at a break point by mistake but fortunately because we put in way points at break points it was possible for one of us to quickly back track (without heavy pack) and retrace the route to find it. So many thanks to the iHike team for providing such a useful tool. We highly recommend it!
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Fantastic app!

Just to say the iHikeGPS-NZ app has become an essential part of my tramping experience. It’s accurate, timely and a pleasure to use. Especially good when you sometimes lose the track and need to ensure you’re not drifting even further away!

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What does iHikeGPS NZ do?

iHikeGPS NZ turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful GPS device using official LINZ New Zealand topo maps. It allows you to navigate offline, record your tracks, plan routes, and get detailed information like elevation and estimated arrival times, making it ideal for backcountry adventures.

What are the key features of iHikeGPS NZ?

Key features include access to official LINZ 50K & 250K scale topo maps for offline use, track recording with trip timers and odometers, route planning with waypoint management, elevation graphs, and accurate Estimated Time of Arrival calculations. It also provides sun and moon position data.

How much does iHikeGPS NZ cost?

The app is available for a one-time low price, with everything included. There are no sign-ups, ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases required after the initial purchase.

What devices is iHikeGPS NZ compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It functions effectively even in remote areas with no cell signal, ensuring continuous navigation capabilities.

What are common use cases for iHikeGPS NZ?

This app is perfect for a wide range of outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, trekking, tramping, running, biking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, geocaching, camping, sightseeing, and hunting across New Zealand.