Best Nz Hiking App

Compass∞

The #1 Compass Navigation App

Free

This app provides an accurate and easy-to-read compass for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. It displays heading, magnetic north, cardinal directions, temperature, and altitude. A flashlight is also included for nighttime use.

WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking

Washington’s hiking app

Free

Discover over 4,000 Washington state hikes with detailed trail information, real-time conditions, and safety alerts. Find trails suitable for families, pets, or accessibility needs, and save them for offline access. Share your own experiences to help the hiking community.

Plan My Walk

1800+ NZ hiking tracks

Free

Discover over 3,000 hiking tracks, huts, and campsites across New Zealand. Plan your adventures with detailed track information, weather forecasts, and safety alerts. Build custom routes and share trip details with emergency contacts for a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience.

Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps

Offline Maps & GPS Navigation

Free

Plan and execute backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS navigation. Features include route building, waypoints, land boundaries, and on-trail tools. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for seamless outdoor exploration.

Rankers Camping NZ

Local NZ camping app, est 2012

Free

Discover legal camping spots across New Zealand with offline maps and detailed information. Find everything from remote freedom camping to full-facility parks, with user reviews and booking options. Explore points of interest and activity deals nationwide.

Thru: Virtual Hiking

One step at a time...

Free

Conquer legendary hiking trails virtually by tracking your real-world steps. Progress through illustrated landscapes, collect badges, and check in at landmarks on an interactive map. Every mile walked brings your virtual hiker closer to the finish line.

Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker

GPS, Trail Maps & Alerts

Free

This app provides offline maps and GPS tracking for outdoor adventures, ensuring you stay on course. It allows you to share your live location with a safety circle who will be automatically alerted if you are overdue.

Hubb - Connect & Chat, Enjoy

by 浩 张

Free

This app is a comprehensive toolkit and community for hikers, offering AI-powered route and gear advice, real-time team formation, group chat, map tracking, and journaling features. It helps users plan, stay connected, and capture their outdoor adventures safely and enjoyably.

PeakFinder

The mountains are calling!

$4.99

Identify mountains and peaks worldwide with a 360° panorama display. This app functions offline and shows over 1 million peak names, overlaying them onto your camera image. Explore landscapes in real-time and discover the names of mountains, even small hills.

komoot - hike, bike & run

Your all-in-one route planner

Free

Plan and navigate outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, and running. Discover community-recommended spots and track your journeys with GPS. Access offline maps for reliable navigation, even without internet.

Great Hikes

The NZ Great Walks App

Free

Explore New Zealand's premier walking tracks with this free offline app. Access detailed track information, maps, and hundreds of photos. Features live GPS mapping and rich content on history and natural features.

Travel Altimeter & Elevation

GPS Altitude & Barometer Trend

Free

Track your current elevation and altitude with GPS accuracy on visually appealing landscape backgrounds. Utilize the built-in barometer to monitor pressure-based altitude changes and a compass for orientation. Share your journey with customizable screenshots.

Topo Map & Hiking Tracker

Topo Maps • Hiking Stats • GPS

$0.99

This app allows hikers to track their activity with detailed statistics like distance, vertical gain, and time. It offers detailed topographic and satellite maps, with options to view tracks color-coded by elevation and sync data across devices via iCloud.

Outbound: Walk & Hike Outside

Simple habit for better health

Free

This app encourages outdoor activity and time in nature to improve your overall health and well-being. It helps you track your movement, build consistency with customized goals, and earn rewards for your efforts. Discover new trails and enjoy the benefits of nature.

FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle

Offline GPS Trail Maps

Free

This app provides reliable offline navigation for long-distance adventures like hiking, biking, and paddling. It offers trusted trail data, detailed waypoint information, and a check-in feature to share your location with loved ones. Explore the world with confidence, even in remote areas.

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps

New Zealand Walk, Hike & Tramp

$2.99

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.