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NZ Topo50 South Island

NZ Topo50 South Island

Complete offline 1:50k map

9 ratings
68 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 27, 2013
  • September 6, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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Access detailed offline topographic maps of New Zealand's South Island, complete with satellite imagery, elevation data, and integrated land information. Navigate with GPS, record tracks, create routes, and identify surrounding peaks, all without needing a phone signal.

βœ“Offline topographic map coverage
βœ“1:50k resolution satellite images
βœ“Integrated land and track data
βœ“GPS location and compass orientation
βœ“Track recording and route creation
βœ“GPX/KML file import/export
βœ“Camera view peak identification
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of NZ Topo50 South Island. Based on 9 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 56 positives and 44 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • πŸ‘Excellent navigation tool
  • πŸ‘Comprehensive yet simple
  • πŸ‘Replaced dedicated GPS
  • πŸ‘Worth the money for DOC walks
  • πŸ‘Works offline without cell coverage
  • πŸ‘Cost-effective and works offline
  • πŸ‘Trusted partner for years
  • πŸ‘Better and more accurate than Garmin
  • πŸ‘Everything a backcountry hunter needs
  • πŸ‘Helped when Google didn't
  • πŸ‘Incredible value for topo maps
  • πŸ‘Lovely route-making tools
  • πŸ‘Perfect for fishermen
  • πŸ‘Offline ability is great
  • πŸ‘Distance measurement is good
  • πŸ‘Continuous improvement is reassuring
  • πŸ‘Compass orientation modes are helpful
  • πŸ‘Detailed and has all trails
  • πŸ‘Tracks without service
  • πŸ‘Everything for outdoor recreation
  • πŸ‘Flawless navigation on tracks
  • πŸ‘Handy search feature
  • πŸ‘Saving grace for trails and huts
  • πŸ‘Perfect detail, easy to navigate
  • πŸ‘Accurate for general use and hunting
  • πŸ‘Best NZ Topo for iOS
  • πŸ‘Simple and straightforward to use
  • πŸ‘Fast and accurate GPS
  • πŸ‘Great for multi-day tramps
  • πŸ‘Useful stats feature on tracks
  • πŸ‘Sufficiently detailed map
  • πŸ‘Opens up a new world
  • πŸ‘Reliable and robust
  • πŸ‘Best topographical map
  • πŸ‘Fair price, simply the best
  • πŸ‘Excellent navigation app
  • πŸ‘Good app for tracking
  • πŸ‘Detailed roads display
  • πŸ‘Great bikepacking app
  • πŸ‘Works offline like a dream
  • πŸ‘Best of 4 tried
  • πŸ‘Reliable in the hills
  • πŸ‘Fast and easy to use
  • πŸ‘Picks up GPS quickly
  • πŸ‘Continues to impress
  • πŸ‘Does exactly what it says
  • πŸ‘Invaluable for hunting, SaR
  • πŸ‘Brilliant value for $5
  • πŸ‘Pinpoint accuracy
  • πŸ‘Worked off GPS signal remotely
  • πŸ‘Everything wanted since old Topomap v2
  • πŸ‘Works fast on older iPhones
  • πŸ‘Fantastic and works brilliantly
  • πŸ‘Excellent value for money
  • πŸ‘Money well spent
  • πŸ‘Pretty stable overall

Negative things

  • πŸ›Unable to share GPX/KML files
  • πŸ›Need an account to save waypoints
  • πŸ›Terrible update
  • πŸ›Hunting area overlay inaccurate
  • πŸ›Missing large portions of DOC land
  • πŸ›Cannot get DOC open hunting areas
  • πŸ›Renders app useless for some
  • πŸ›New update is really bad
  • πŸ›Not happy with upgrade
  • πŸ›Upgrade is terrible
  • πŸ›Differential update needed
  • πŸ›Useless for navigation
  • πŸ›Maps only show bits of trails
  • πŸ›Impossible to tell where trails go
  • πŸ›Topo map out of date
  • πŸ›Doesn't show newer tracks/huts
  • πŸ›App won't install
  • πŸ›Waste of money (install issues)
  • πŸ›Latest upgrade changed time zones
  • πŸ›Increased zoom level pixelated
  • πŸ›Image too pixelated to be useful
  • πŸ›Bought wrong island by mistake (no refund)
  • πŸ›Problems with consistency
  • πŸ›Keeps closing
  • πŸ›Satellite quality very low
  • πŸ›Hard to make out landmarks
  • πŸ›DOC hunting block names not visible on Apple
  • πŸ›New update performance issues
  • πŸ›>10 second delay on opening
  • πŸ›Search function doesn't work with apostrophes
  • πŸ›Won't install (basic function)
  • πŸ›Huge app size, takes forever to download
  • πŸ›No longer works (offloaded, won't reload)
  • πŸ›Freezing on opening
  • πŸ›New update difficulties
  • πŸ›New marker discs obscure features
  • πŸ›Grid reference feature requires cursor move
  • πŸ›Grid reference backwards
  • πŸ›Distance/bearing obscures travel direction
  • πŸ›No route planning function
  • πŸ›Resolution very poor on zoom in
  • πŸ›Can't set new tracks/waypoints easily
  • πŸ›Can't easily drop a pin flag
  • πŸ›More updates required
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What's New in NZ Topo50 South Island

6.04.03

September 6, 2026

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User reviews

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Brilliant

Take time to learn even the basics and you will be very happy with this app. Just had a week on Stewart Island and it performed flawlessly.
NohopaiNohopai

BEST APP FOR THE NZ BUSH

Excellent navigation tool set. Comprehensive yet simple to use. Nothing else comes close.
maloolmalool

Sharing GPX files

Unable to share GPX or KML files to iPhone 13 ,constantly getting error codes
phillys66phillys66

Great app

This has replaced my GPS. Nice app. Thanks.
ballistic.bobballistic.bob

Good

Great app but need an account so if phone is lost or reset you don’t loose all your way points an tracks
GiddnisxvasGiddnisxvas
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

27 issues

Unable to share GPX or KML files to iPhone 13

Bug

Constantly getting error codes when sharing files

Bug

Hunting area overlay no longer accurate

Bug

Missing large portions of available DOC land

Bug

Cannot get DOC open hunting areas

Bug

App won't install

Bug

Fails at about 75% of install process

Bug

Increased zoom level makes image too pixelated

Bug

App keeps closing

Bug

Satellite quality very low

Bug

DOC hunting block names not visible on Apple app

Bug

New update performance issues (>10 second delay)

Bug

Search function does not work for locations with apostrophes

Bug

App won't install (basic function)

Bug

Phone has to download the app again to re-try after failed install

Bug

No longer works after phone offloaded app

Bug

Loads part-way then stops

Bug

Freezing on opening

Bug

New marker discs obscure small features

Bug

Grid reference feature requires cursor move to read data

Bug

Grid reference backwards

Bug

Distance and bearing feature obscures direction of travel

Bug

Resolution very poor on zoom in

Bug

Cannot set new tracks waypoints

Bug

Cannot easily drop a pin flag to mark POI

Bug

Latest upgrade has changed time zones on data exported

Bug

Crashed a couple of times

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Requested Features

12 requests

Account for saving waypoints if phone is lost

Feature

Add public access waterways overlay

Feature

Ability to show names of multiple saved waypoints on screen

Feature

Apple Watch version

Feature

Change font size for better readability

Feature

Delete multiple waypoints at once

Feature

Export recorded track to GPX

Feature

Overlay for ballot hunting areas (red for closed)

Feature

Update hut position for South Tikotatahi

Feature

Importing kml files

Feature

Waypoints features for South Island app

Feature

Quick update for missing features

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app provides comprehensive offline topographic map coverage of New Zealand's South Island at a 1:50k scale. It includes satellite imagery, elevation data, and integrated information on tracks, huts, and land boundaries, allowing for navigation without a phone signal.

What are the key features?

Key features include offline map access, GPS location tracking, compass orientation, track recording, route creation, hillshade overlays, and the ability to import/export GPX and KML files. It also offers camera view peak identification and integrated data for DOC and Fish and Game areas.

Is this app free to use?

The app itself is free to install and use with its core offline map functionality. There are optional in-app purchases available for contributions to ongoing development or for selected additional third-party data sets, but these do not affect the app's core functionality or updates.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and functions fully without phone or Wi-Fi signal, as all maps are contained within the installation. It is popular with a wide range of outdoor users and professionals.

When would I use this app?

This app is perfect for outback use when out of cell phone range, such as during hiking, hunting, biking, or any activity where reliable offline maps and navigation are crucial. It ensures you can locate yourself and navigate effectively even without a signal.