# More to Explore — Explore Vic State Forests

> Explore Victoria's State Forests with detailed attraction info and offline maps. (iPhone/iPad app by Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-to-explore/id1271585895 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1047928740)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-to-explore/id1271585895/reviews.md

## What is More to Explore?

Discover Attractions

• Browse through 600+ attractions in Victoria’s State Forests using a map view or a list view.
• Search for a specific track, trail or site you’d like to visit.
• View track, trail or site details such as: when the track is open or closed, activities available at the location including difficulty levels and duration, track quality details, directions to the location, a local map, GPS guidance, download for offline use, and the ability to leave feedback.
• Share and favourite track, trails or sites. You can access your Favourites from the Favourites mode on the Explore tab.

Offline viewing for use at all times

• Up to 15,000km² of offline maps of your choice can be made available for offline use when you’re out in the wild and away from an internet connection.
• When viewing a specific track, trail or site, you can tap the Download for Offline button to quickly download an area covering that location.
• All downloaded maps will be saved to your device, accessible from the More tab or the My Maps mode on the Explore tab.

Use filters to find exactly what you’re looking for

• Use the filters feature to find a specific activity or track. You can filter by track & trail type, difficulty level and duration. 
• Track & trail types include: bushwalking, mountain biking, 4WDing, horse riding, and scenic driving.
• You can also filter by other map features such as Amenities, Activities and Access.
• Amenities include: toilets, BBQs, picnic tables, picnic shelters, information shelters, historic huts, viewing platforms.
• Activities include: camping, scenic driving, historic site, significant trees, fishing, horse riding, canoeing and wildlife viewing.
• Access includes: full disabled access, small caravan access, camper trailer access.

Receive updates on track news

• Opt-in to receive notifications about new tracks opening, upcoming events and more.
• Read articles about closures, safety information, news and events happening throughout the state forests. 

Read up on handy tips and advice

• Get access to preparation tips, safety guidelines, vehicle access, State Forest information (responsibilities, use), dogs and battery life advice.

## Key features

- Browse 600+ attractions
- Map and list views
- Detailed site information
- Offline map downloads
- Advanced filtering
- Track news and updates
- Preparation and safety tips

## What do users think of More to Explore?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Helpful information for hunting
- 💡 Good for planning trips
- 🗺️ Useful topo maps
- 🆓 Free to use
- 👍 Good start, potential for more

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App freezes phone
- 🐛 App fails to open
- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 App glitches and shuts down
- 🐛 App is useless
- 🐛 Hunting tab removed
- 🐛 Poor user interface
- 🐛 Maps not loading
- 🐛 Blank white screen instead of maps
- 🐛 Information is basic and sparse
- 🐛 Too segregated, difficult to plan multi-activity trips
- 🐛 Out of date maps
- 🐛 Limited to state forests

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when using hunting tab
- App crashes when clicking on location
- App crashes and freezes phone
- App fails to open
- App crashes on launch
- App glitches and shuts down
- Hunting tab removed in latest update
- App crashes after opening
- App crashes on launch every single time
- App crashes on launch
- App glitches and shuts down
- App opens and immediately crashes
- App keeps crashing
- App won't open or load anything
- App crashes taking iPad with it
- App crashes almost every time
- App keeps crashing upon opening
- App crashes
- App won't open
- App shuts down and won't reload
- App crashes every time I open it
- App crashes upon opening
- App crashes upon opening despite reinstalling
- App always crashes upon opening
- Hunting overlay disappears for deer/duck types
- Tap for more information not working on iOS
- NEWS tab shows 'No Internet Connection'
- Map doesn't load
- Maps missing
- Blank white screen instead of maps
- Map is still blank on iPad
- Map does not load on iPad 10th gen
- Blank white screen
- Doesn't load any maps
- Map area is blank
- App doesn't work, doesn't show maps
- Large areas of nothing on maps
- App closes itself when trying to open
- App keeps tripping out when on holidays

**Most requested features**

- Bring back hunting tab
- Fix hunting features
- Add more parks and reserves
- Include public toilets and amenities
- Search by dog friendly, distances, waterfalls
- Pre-defined region downloads
- Drop pins with selectable map icons, title & description
- Ability to persist and sync user data between devices
- Add fishing information
- Add horse trails and bike paths

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-to-explore/id1271585895/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2026-05-12, version 1.9.9*

I go to use the hunting tab and the app doesn’t display properly. I have to delete then re-download everytime I need to use it

### 2/5 — Poor

*2026-03-09, version 1.9.9*

User interface is terrible

### 5/5 — Helpful information

*2026-03-04*

This app has been helpful in narrowing down hunting boundaries. The app used to crash when clicking on my location but the bug appears to have been fixed and hasn’t had any dramas since.

**Developer response:** Hey DAMOO,
Apologies. Been a while since I've checked the review comments. As I have been posting below, we are about to put on an iOS developer to do some upgrades to the app and also to fix any outstanding bugs. Is the App still crashing for you? Feel free to email me at moretoexplore@deeca.vic.gov.au with any issues you have and I'll get back to you. 
Thanks

### 1/5 — Latest update removed hunting

*2026-02-16, version 1.9.9*

I use this app to find safe places for hunting, it was great because I knew where I could safely and legally go. In the latest update  the tab has been removed!!! This is awfully unsafe! Bring it back!

### 1/5 — Needs fix

*2025-08-06, version 1.9.7*

This app keeps crashing and freezing my phone. Please sort this issue out, it’s been ongoing for months.

### 3/5 — App difficulties

*2025-07-14, version 1.9.7*

As of 14/07/25, the app has continuously failed to open on my phone. With multiple friends and associates experiencing the same problem. Prior to that it was a very handy app for highlighting designated hunting areas. And adding an additional measure to aid in the assurance of hunting in a lawful hunting area.

### 1/5 — Always crashing

*2025-07-11, version 1.9.7*

App crashes on launch every single time. Very frustrating

### 1/5 — Crashing

*2025-07-10, version 1.9.7*

App Crashes on launch. Must fix! Not reliable.

### 3/5 — Good app but keeps crashing

*2025-07-07, version 1.9.7*

good informative app but keeps crashing so i have to delete and redownload to use.

### 1/5 — Crashes Every Time On Launch

*2025-07-07, version 1.9.7*

As per the title! 

Ironically the version (1.9.7) releases notes state "... increased app stability ..." 😂.

## Frequently asked questions about More to Explore

### What does the More to Explore app do?

This app allows you to discover and explore over 600 attractions within Victoria's State Forests. You can browse locations using map or list views, search for specific sites, and access detailed information about each location, including opening times, available activities, difficulty levels, and directions.

### Can I use the app offline?

Yes, the app offers extensive offline capabilities. You can download up to 15,000 km² of maps for offline use, ensuring you have access to navigation and information even when you're away from an internet connection. Specific areas around attractions can also be downloaded for quick offline access.

### How do I find specific activities or amenities?

The app features a powerful filtering system. You can filter attractions by track and trail type (e.g., bushwalking, mountain biking, 4WDing), difficulty level, duration, and other map features like amenities (toilets, BBQs) and access information (disabled access, caravan access).

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description, indicating a completely free user experience.

### What kind of information is available for each location?

For each track, trail, or site, you can view details such as its opening status, available activities (including difficulty and duration), track quality, directions, a local map, GPS guidance, and the option to download for offline use. You can also leave feedback on your experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2026-08-17

- Increased text sizes for descriptive information, closure notices and News articles.
- Improved closure updates.
- Updated Safety and Dogs Allowed guidance.
- Tracks and visitor site lists now sort alphabetically in Map list.
- The map preview banner now more easily tapped to open full details

### 2.1.0 — 2026-07-27

• Important update: Please update to version 2.1.0 to ensure you receive the latest maps and road closure information.
• Improved forest-road visibility, clearer closure dates and removal of private roads from the map.
• Updated bushwalking and mountain-biking grades, filters and map symbols.
• Added sunrise and sunset times to feature and hunting-area details.
• Added an option to show Registered Aboriginal Party boundaries on the map.
• Improved My Tracks with photo markers and easier timeline interactions.
• Improved map previews, automatic map refreshes and general app usability.

### 2.0.1 — 2026-05-31

• Improved map performance and reliability with an upgraded mapping engine.
• More reliable offline map downloads, re-downloads, deletion, and saved-map navigation.
• Fixed feature detail issues including sharing, “View on Map”, image carousel paging, and no-image layouts.
• Improved map previews, tab spacing, and track timeline stability.
• Refreshed bundled map data and general stability improvements.

### 1.9.9 — 2025-08-26

Updated the iOS SDK to the latest version.

### 1.9.7 — 2025-05-21

Framework & Library Updates:
Updated several third-party libraries to their latest stable versions to ensure compatibility with recent iOS updates.

Improvements:
Increased app stability on newer iOS versions.
Internal updates to support future feature enhancements.


User Impact:
No major changes to the user interface or functionality.

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