Make the most of your time in New Zealand by downloading some of the best travel planning apps.

Whether you are planning your trip or ready to book, use these top apps to find everything you need. Most are even available offline.

Whether you are planning your trip or ready to book, use these top apps to find everything you need. Most are even available offline.

Trip planning apps

MetService

Plan ahead with detailed weather, snow and marine forecasts of New Zealand’s towns and cities, also available offline. MetService provides information on hourly, daily and 10 day weather forecasts to help you best prepare. 
Download for iPhone(opens in new window) | Download for Android(opens in new window)

 

Google Maps

Navigate New Zealand with voice-guided maps from Google using real-time GPS, accurate driving times and distances, automatic re-routing and live traffic reports. Download a map to use offline later.
Download for iPhone(opens in new window) | Download for Android(opens in new window)

Air New Zealand

Check out the latest travel deals and book international and domestic flights. You can also book rental cars, accommodation, activities and valet parking. See your Airpoints balance and test your general knowledge with the trivia quiz. 

Download for iPhone(opens in new window) | Download for Android(opens in new window)

Rankers Camping NZ

Locate self-contained camping spots and holiday parks and discover the many Department of Conservation campsites throughout New Zealand. You can also search for activities, short walks and find local wildlife areas. Download the map and continue your search offline. 

Download for iPhone(opens in new window) | Download for Android(opens in new window)

CamperMate

This is a handy app if you're planning a campground or motel based holiday. Get information about road warnings and receive Mountain Track Safety Alerts. Find free wifi spots, public toilets, supermarkets, petrol stations, hostels and more. Available in English, Chinese, German and French. 

Download for iPhone(opens in new window) | Download for Android(opens in new window)

Find things to see and do

Great Walks App

The New Zealand Great Walks consists of several premier hiking tracks spread over the North and South Islands. Find your favourite track and plot the route via the embedded GPS. Navigate yourself offline with the easy to read instructions.

Download for iPhone(opens in new window) | Download for Android(opens in new window)

Star Chart

New Zealand is famous for Dark Sky Reserves. Simply point your device to the night sky and virtual stars and planets will appear through the app. See exactly what is in the sky and learn fun facts about the constellations.  

Download for iPhone(opens in new window) 

 

New Zealand's Great Rides

Everything you need to know about cycling the Great Rides of New Zealand can be found on this app. If you're looking at riding one of New Zealand's 22 Great Rides, the Great Rides App is free to install and will help you plan your way around the trails - it even works offline!

Download for iPhone(opens in new window) | Download for Android(opens in new window)

 

Auckland Stories

Explore Auckland on-foot on one of the walking tours, incorporating themes such as heritage walks, writers’ walks, and shopping walks. Learn about the local history of each walk and view photos from the past on the app. 
Download for iPhone(opens in new window) | Download for Android(opens in new window)

My Welly Walks

Discover all the best tourist spots and hidden gems in Wellington-nature reserves, forests, farmlands and the rugged South Coast. Visit Wellington’s cultural highlights of the city such as food, history and art. 
Download for iPhone(opens in new window)

 

The Roady App

An app that can help travellers to have an easy access to local knowledge, the walks, waterfalls, swimming holes and viewpoints, favourite spots and key information all in one place. 
Download for iPhone(opens in new window) | Download for Android(opens in new window)

 

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