New Zealand GPS Options

LordNikon · 09-30-2008, 03:12 PM

Hey guys,

Seems that this thread needs a little 2008 revival. Previously, Garmin Mobile PC with the NZ Maps bought seperately was the only decent solution for us NZ'ers, however after talking with Garmin International, it seems that they are now no longer available for purchase and it is only supported for North America

Now thats not very useful at all.

Has anyone got any other NZ GPS software solutions that will also embed into RR, for us little ol NZ'ers?

DarquePervert · 09-30-2008, 05:21 PM

OziExplorer is a popular package for Australia. I don't know whether it has maps for New Zealand or not, but it might be an option worth investigating, at least.

LordNikon · 09-30-2008, 05:28 PM

actually, ive acquired myself a copy of garmin mobile pc and im currently playing around with loading in maps from the NZ gps open source project..seems to be going ok so far. Will let you all know how it goes.

Also, can anyone confirm, do i have to use a garmin usb gpd receiver with garmin mobile pc or can i use any generic usb receiver?

Woofnstuff · 09-30-2008, 05:53 PM

i was using my generic USB receiver with GMPC and the NZ open source maps

the hard part is getting a copy of the software, without paying an arm and a leg for it.
im still using nroute, which isnt as pretty but works

Marvin Hlavac · 10-02-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LordNikon

Previously, Garmin Mobile PC with the NZ Maps bought seperately was the only decent solution for us NZ'ers, however after talking with Garmin International, it seems that they are now no longer available for purchase and it is only supported for North America :

Could you please elaborate on this a little bit more? What has been discontinued, GMPC, or NZ maps? As far as I know there has never been a version of GMPC other than the one which included North American map data, but that has not prevented users from buying it and adding maps of other parts of the world to it. I'm not sure what the Garmin employee meant by "no longer available".

LordNikon · 10-02-2008, 05:08 PM

Im referring to the NZ Maps that used to be purchased as an extra. F1Racr who is another NZ'er around here bought these maps last year i think, but now when you navigate the Garmin website, they're just not anywhere to be found, and the garmin rep who emailed me said that GMPC now only supports North America. The links that F1Racr put up to the NZ Maps on the garmin store now just take you to a "object not found" page.

This is what was emailed to me when i asked Garmin about getting NZ Maps for GMPC:

Thank you for contacting Garmin International.
I would be happy to help you with this. At this time the only coverage
for Mobile PC is North America. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Please let me know if I can further assist you. Thank you.

With Best Regards,

Christian B
Product Support Specialist
Garmin Mobile Team
Garmin International

LordNikon · 10-02-2008, 05:13 PM

This is where i learned of NZ Maps for GMPC which was a post from F1Racr:

I'm using Garmin Mobile PC with these NZ Maps.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=139&pID=13484

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=8467&pvID=2649

Also bought one of their GPS receivers also. $ 70 for receiver and only $ 100 for Receiver plus Mobile PC. $ 40 is well worth it I reckon. No idea why NZ maps are so pricey in relative terms, but overall it's just as cheap as buying a normal SATNAV system so.........

About 2 months ago i went to the store links above and sure enough, on the garmin site, there were maps available for NZ and most other countries. Going back to the link 2 weeks ago, it was all gone.

Woofnstuff · 10-02-2008, 05:17 PM

i never bothered with garmins maps, i have always used teh open source ones here
http://mapcenter2.cgpsmapper.com/

or this for the latest mapset
http://www.gwprojects.org/public/Lat...ing%20Mapsets/

LordNikon · 10-02-2008, 05:19 PM

yes ive put the latest open source maps on, I cant compare them with anything else, but i am very happy with them!

bandung_steve · 10-07-2008, 12:48 PM

Yes,Some time ago i visited this place
http://gwprojects.org/forum/index.php for free NZ maps

If u plan to visit Bali Island, Indonesia, i am as one member of 60 Indonesian map developers would like to welcome u all to grab our free maps at
http://navigasi.net/goptd.php

Cheers