Best Nz Hiking App

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.8★, the nz hiking app category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 0+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Nz Hiking App (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesAug 2026
2Wikiloc - Trails of the WorldWikiloc - Trails of the WorldFree4.8★ (5.3K)NoYesAug 2026
3Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.4★ (2K)NoNoAug 2026
4Compass∞Compass∞Free4.6★ (5.1K)NoYesAug 2026
5WTA Trailblazer: Go HikingWTA Trailblazer: Go HikingFree4.9★ (2K)NoNoAug 2026
6Plan My WalkPlan My WalkFree4.8★ (26)NoNoAug 2026
7Topo Maps+: Topographic MapsTopo Maps+: Topographic MapsFree4.7★ (9.3K)NoYesAug 2026
8Rankers Camping NZRankers Camping NZFree4.8★ (742)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Nz Hiking App

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#1

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run by AllTrails, Inc.

GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in Health & Fitness
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Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for finding and tracking trails
  • 📍 Accurate GPS and offline maps
  • 📸 Helpful user-submitted photos and reviews
  • 🗺️ Wide selection of trails

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface changes
Wikiloc - Trails of the World#2

Wikiloc - Trails of the World by Wikiloc Outdoor SL

Hiking, bike, trekking
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(5.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#69in Navigation
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Discover and record millions of outdoor trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and more. Enjoy offline maps and GPS navigation. Premium features include route planning, 3D maps, and live tracking.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 🚀 Helpful for hiking/off-roading

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 Battery intensive
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 👎 Offline maps don't work well
Hiking Project#3

Hiking Project by Adventure Projects Inc.

Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.4😐(2K ratings)
Free
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Discover and navigate over 74,000 miles of trails with detailed GPS route information, elevation profiles, and high-resolution maps. Find featured hikes near you or in a searched area, with insights from local experts. Download trails for offline use, ensuring you can explore even without cell reception.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for planning hiking trips
  • 🗺️ Useful offline maps and trail info
  • 👍 Helpful for finding new trails
  • 🗺️ Accurate trail details and elevation data

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Limited trail coverage in some areas
  • 🗺️ Offline maps not always reliable

More Nz Hiking App apps to explore

4
Compass∞
Compass∞
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.

Accurate compass readingsMagnetic North displayCardinal direction indicators
🗺️ Navigation
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking
WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking
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.

4,000+ Washington hikesReal-time trail conditionsInteractive maps with fire/air quality/snow layers
💪 Health & Fitness
(2K)
free
6
Plan My Walk
Plan My Walk
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.

3,000+ NZ tracks, huts, and campsitesSearch and filter functionsDetailed track information
✈️ Travel
(26)
free
7
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
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.

Offline topographic mapsSmart route buildingWaypoints and proximity alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(9.3K)
freemium
8
Rankers Camping NZ
Rankers Camping NZ
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.

Offline maps for New Zealand1,500+ campsites and 6,000+ points of interestFilter by site type (free, paid, holiday park)
✈️ Travel
(742)
free
9
Thru: Virtual Hiking
Thru: Virtual Hiking
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.

Virtual thru-hiking expeditionsReal-world step tracking integrationInteractive progress map
💪 Health & Fitness
(73)
free
10
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
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.

Offline maps and GPS trackingLive trip sharing with safety circleAutomatic overdue alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(529)
free with in-app purchases
11
Hubb - Connect & Chat, Enjoy
Hubb - Connect & Chat, Enjoy
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.

AI Hiking AdvisorMaps & TeamsGroup & Private Chats
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.2K)
freemium
12
PeakFinder
PeakFinder
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.

Offline and worldwide functionalityOver 1 million peak namesCamera image overlay with panorama
✈️ Travel
(12K)
paid
13
komoot - hike, bike & run
komoot - hike, bike & run
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.

Route planning for hiking, biking, and runningTurn-by-turn voice navigationOffline maps for outdoor adventures
💪 Health & Fitness
(9.5K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Great Hikes
Great Hikes
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.

Offline track mapsMobile GPS mappingHundreds of pages of content
✈️ Travel
(0)
free with in-app purchases
15
Travel Altimeter & Elevation
Travel Altimeter & Elevation
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.

GPS altitude and elevation trackingBarometer for pressure-based altitude changesReal-time compass orientation
🗺️ Navigation
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
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.

Track distance, vertical, time, and calories burnedView color-coded tracks based on elevationUSGS Topo and Satellite map layers
🗺️ Navigation
(1.4K)
free
17
Outbound: Nature Walk & Hikes
Outbound: Nature Walk & Hikes
Outbound: Nature Walk & Hikes
Get outside, earn rewards.
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.

Track active time outdoorsDiscover 50,000+ hiking trailsCustomized goals and challenges
💪 Health & Fitness
(289)
free with in-app purchases
18
Hiking in New Zealand
Hiking in New Zealand
Hiking in New Zealand
Nice 3D videos, maps, pictures
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
19
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
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.

Offline navigational guidesExtensive global route coverageTrusted, official trail data
🗺️ Navigation
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
20
iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps
iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps
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.

Official LINZ New Zealand topo mapsOffline map accessTrack recording and playback
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
paid

FAQ about Nz Hiking App

What is the best nz hiking app for iPhone?
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run tops our nz hiking app ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top nz hiking app we rank are free to download, including AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run and Wikiloc - Trails of the World.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
This app helps users discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for activities like hiking, biking, and running. It provides detailed trail information, community reviews, and GPS navigation to guide users on their outdoor adventures.
Key features include discovering trails by location and interest, GPS turn-by-turn navigation, offline map downloads for areas with no service, planning for trail conditions like weather, recording and sharing activities, and finding points of interest along the way.