New Zealand Walking Access Commission launches new app that identifies public access areas

New Zealand Walking Access Commission has launched Pocket Maps – their new mobile app which allows users to identify public access areas across New Zealand.

Pocket Maps, available now via the Google Play Store and iOS Apple Store allows you to view accessible areas and public conservation land at the press of your fingertips. Maps can be viewed online with a Wi-Fi connection or downloaded to be viewed offline.

The New Zealand Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa has received ongoing feedback that map users struggle to understand public access boundaries when outdoors. Now with the help of this map, people can check their location and their access.

Pocket Maps lets you search your exact location by region and through the map layers, understand what type of access land you are currently on or looking to hunt, fish or mountain bike through.

The maps are split into regions and available to be downloaded to use offline.

App features include:

• Public access area viewing

• Offline capability

• GPS positioning

• Draw and measure routes

The public access areas layer contains:

• NZ road parcels

• Reserve land

• Walkway easement

• Esplanade strips

• Esplanade reserves

• Easements

• Department of Conservation public land

This app is not a substitute for a GPS unit and should be used in conjunction with one if going outdoors.