NZ Topo50 Offline - South is a comprehensive offline mapping application that provides full coverage of the South Island using LINZ NZTopo50 series maps. This app allows users to seamlessly pan and zoom across the region without requiring an internet connection, making it ideal for outdoor activities in remote areas.

Designed specifically for backcountry navigation, the app includes advanced GPS features such as track logging, user waypoints, altitude and speed display, and route creation. It also supports importing and exporting tracks in KML or GPX formats, ensuring compatibility with other navigation tools.

The app stands out by utilizing the NZ national map grid, offering unparalleled accuracy compared to the commonly used WGS84 datum. This ensures precise positioning and parallel gridlines when projecting LINZ maps, providing users with reliable navigation data for activities like tramping, hunting, and search and rescue operations.

This app offers a robust set of features tailored for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who require reliable offline navigation. Key functionalities include GPS positioning, which allows users to accurately determine their location on the map even without cellular service.

Additional navigation tools consist of orientation (compass), altitude and speed display, distance and bearing calculations to points on the map, and the ability to create and follow routes. Users can also search for named places and features directly within the app.

A distinctive feature is the inclusion of overlays such as DOC open permit hunting boundaries and Te Araroa tracks, enhancing the utility for specific user groups. The app's use of the NZ national map grid ensures superior accuracy, setting it apart from other mapping applications that rely on less precise global datums.

Map accuracy is crucial for reliable navigation, especially in remote areas. NZ Topo50 Offline - South excels in this domain by providing complete 1:50k offline topographic map coverage using the LINZ NZTopo50 series maps.

The app includes all maps fully with the install, ensuring no missing tiles or need for additional downloads. This seamless integration allows users to pan and zoom across the whole South Island without interruptions.

Unlike many mapping applications that use the global average WGS84 datum, this app is built from the ground up to use the NZ national map grid. This results in perfectly parallel gridlines when the LINZ map is projected, offering unparalleled accuracy tailored specifically for New Zealand's unique geography.

Whether you're a tramper, hunter, or Te Araroa walker, you can trust the precision of these maps even in areas without cell phone access. The attention to detail ensures that users have access to accurate geographic information at all times.

Effective route planning can make or break an outdoor adventure. NZ Topo50 Offline - South offers robust navigation functions including GPS positioning, track logging, user waypoints, and orientation features.

Users can create routes directly on the map and follow them with ease. The app displays altitude and speed, as well as distance and bearing to points on the map, enhancing your ability to plan and execute efficient travel paths.

In addition to basic route creation, the app supports importing, exporting, and sharing tracks and waypoints in kml or gpx format. This interoperability allows for advanced planning and collaboration with fellow adventurers.

Search functionality enables users to find and zoom to named places and features on the map quickly. With DOC open permit hunting boundaries and Te Araroa tracks included as overlays, route planning becomes both comprehensive and intuitive.