# Nature Near Me

> Explore and share New South Wales' natural places with an interactive map. (iPhone/iPad app by Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nature-near-me/id933675181 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Department of Planning, Industry and Environment](https://appshunter.io/developer/559957680)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 177 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nature-near-me/id933675181/reviews.md

## What is Nature Near Me?

Nature Near Me has been created by the NSW Government to help you explore and share NSW’s unique and wonderful nature places.

Use the map to view different types of nature places like old growth forest, rainforest, woodlands, grasslands, great spots to see animals, marine sites, whale watching locations, great views, rivers, wetlands and more.

Plan your nature journey and create your own itineraries to access sites when your device is out of range. Set alerts to be notified of approaching nature places, and share places using social media.

Please note: 
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Interactive map of nature places
- Explore forests, wetlands, and wildlife spots
- Create custom travel itineraries
- Receive alerts for approaching nature sites
- Share locations via social media

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nature-near-me/id933675181/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great idea

*2021-05-12*

Great idea. Finding it hard to use - just needs a bit more UI development

### 2/5 — Slow and hard to use

*2020-03-06*

The idea of the ap is great, I find it slow and the features don’t work well. It seizes up all the time.

### 1/5 — Only shows Australia

*2016-04-25*

Garbage unless you live in Australia

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2016-04-01*

This is a great app we use it whenever we have a spare Saturday, it helps discover great hidden gems around us in Sydney!

### 5/5 — Oh no too many places to visit before I die

*2015-10-27*

How good is this app. Secret places that lift the soul to new heights. I love nature.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2015-08-15*

This is an amazing app! I've already visited one place I never knew existed.
I wish this covered all of Australia and not just NSW.

### 5/5 — Cool App

*2014-11-22*

This app is really cool. It's great for your friends who have come from over seas to visit New South Wales. I like it because you can explore places without being there. Great work office of environment and heritage!!!!!!!  😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

### 5/5 — Nature Near Me...Fantastic app

*2014-11-17*

A must download for anyone planning a trip or just out for the day or weekend.

### 5/5 — perfect

*2014-11-15*

This app is perfect for planned and spontaneous activities; for the familiar and the curious.

### 5/5 — Essential for the travel kit

*2014-11-15*

This is a great app to discover nature places you never knew existed big or small. Wouldn't go on a road trip without it

## Frequently asked questions about Nature Near Me

### What types of natural places can I find with Nature Near Me?

Nature Near Me allows you to discover a wide variety of natural locations, including old growth forests, rainforests, woodlands, grasslands, animal viewing spots, marine sites, whale watching locations, scenic viewpoints, rivers, and wetlands.

### Can I plan my trips in advance with Nature Near Me?

Yes, you can plan your nature journeys by creating custom itineraries. This feature is particularly useful for accessing sites when your device may be out of cellular range.

### Does Nature Near Me provide notifications for nearby nature spots?

Yes, the app offers an alert system. You can set notifications to be informed when you are approaching nature places, enhancing your exploration experience.

### Is Nature Near Me available on all devices?

Nature Near Me is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### What is the age rating for Nature Near Me?

Nature Near Me has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, making it a family-friendly application.

### How often is Nature Near Me updated?

The latest version of Nature Near Me is 1.1.2, which was last updated on June 17, 2015. The app was initially released on November 13, 2014.

### Does Nature Near Me have ads?

Nature Near Me does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user feedback on Nature Near Me?

Based on the available data, Nature Near Me has received 2 ratings, resulting in an average score of 1.0 stars. This suggests a low user satisfaction level.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2015-06-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

This new release includes some great new features:
- Inclusion of all NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service sites
- Due to the huge increase in sites we have provided a cluster option on the map to assist your search for nature sites
- You can now add your own great nature site
- The app is optimised for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus & iPad
-  Numerous small bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2014-11-13

No release notes.

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