HEMA maps

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There are so many to choose from...

As a guy from the continent who knows where perth and sydney are situated and in the middle is this lump called Ayers rock, or whatever it is called these days, of all the few dozen HEMA maps which one does one choose?

I am currently eying this one to get started: Aussie Travel Planning Pack – Hema Maps Online Shop (https://hemamaps.com/products/aussie-travel-planning-pack)

But in the end I would like some digital maps too so perhaps a combi deal, if that exists, would be nice?

Cheers,
-P

[simonmelb]

Yes, you can buy the whole set from 3rd parties.

I can highly recommend OziExplorer on an Android device. Maps here:

Official OziExplorer Web Site - GPS Mapping Software for Tracking and Navigation. Supports Garmin, Magellan, Lowrance and GPS (https://www.oziexplorer4.com/au/)

Follow the links to Hema. They are official versions - Ozi Explorer has been around for many years.

Or for Memory-Map here: Australia – Hema 4WD Maps – Memory-Map Outdoor Navigation Apps | Ordnance Survey | Hema Maps (https://memory-map.com/maps/australia-hema-4wd-maps/)

[AK83]

Always nice to have hard copies, so for sure the link you posted looks like something worth having.

Digital maps depends on what device you have.
Like Simon recommended, Ozi (on an android device .. where larger = better) is nice to use. I can recommend a 10" Lenovo tablet if mainly for digital map use too.

If you have a PC too, it's easy to configure Ozi Android to your preference.

If you have an Apple environment, I dunno what software to use tho.

Hemas' 150K map for Ozi is nice to use for traveling the entire country, but lacks track details if you want to explore some areas ... so you also need more detailed maps.
Many are free for Ozi with really good 50 or 25K level detail(perfect for driving).

[Tins]

If you are in the  ecosystem then ExplorOz is a great option. EOTopo maps are downloaded so mobile coverage is not necessary for use. Maps are available for desktop use and route planning is possible there and transferrable to iPhone/iPad wirelessly.

ExplorOz - Camping & Caravanning Australia (https://www.exploroz.com/)

EO Topo V Hema V Others? (https://www.exploroz.com/forum/140774/eo-topo-v-hema-v-others)

MemoryMap is also on iOS.

Memory-Map Outdoor Navigation Apps | Ordnance Survey | Hema Maps – Memory-Map GPS Mapping Apps for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android. Navigate with topographic maps or nautical charts offline. Download it free today. (https://memory-map.com/)

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I am in the apple ecosystem as it happens :) Not sure what I will be using yet, I have two older ipads, one with cellular which I have been using for my past trips. They both have limited internal memory so I am not sure how many maps would fit on there. I am also considering using my phone since it is much newer with much more storage space and it simply has a smaller display which is something worth thinking about since an ipad in the middle of my view is getting a bit tiresome though I do like the large overview.

Indeed I do prefer to have a large paper map as well, I will be ordering one to start pouring over to do some serious planning since my visit (if oz will have me -g-) is creeping closer. I gotta fly now to do some work but I will be looking into the suggestions soon!

PS anyone with an ipad/iphone know how much space the offline maps use?

-P

[Tins]

PS anyone with an ipad/iphone know how much space the offline maps use?

-P

I don't have every map downloaded, but a lot:

182610

Not too bad, really.

[Robmacca]

I use the IOS system with the following Apps:


Mapout
PocketEarth
OSMAndMaps
HEMA 4WD Map App (recent purchase so still learning)


I do all my pretrip planning on Garmin BaseCamp where I create POI's and tracklogs of where I'm planning on going. I then transfer this info into the various Apps listed above as each App has some benefits. I recently purchased the HEMA 4WD Map App mainly just for the maps, so it's a bit too early to say whether the any will suit my needs. Some of the maps are good and some not so good.



I am in the apple ecosystem as it happens :) Not sure what I will be using yet, I have two older ipads, one with cellular which I have been using for my past trips. They both have limited internal memory so I am not sure how many maps would fit on there. I am also considering using my phone since it is much newer with much more storage space and it simply has a smaller display which is something worth thinking about since an ipad in the middle of my view is getting a bit tiresome though I do like the large overview.

Indeed I do prefer to have a large paper map as well, I will be ordering one to start pouring over to do some serious planning since my visit (if oz will have me -g-) is creeping closer. I gotta fly now to do some work but I will be looking into the suggestions soon!

PS anyone with an ipad/iphone know how much space the offline maps use?

-P

[AK83]

Because you use iOS, then any reference to OziExplorer should be ignored.(sorry).

But I also have and use OSMAnd too.
It's quite ok, primarily because it's free and you load whatever maps you need for a region.

I don't use it much tho, I'm 99.9% an Ozi user.

[RANDLOVER]

Here is a track you won't find on HEMA or any maps just yet....Join a modern-day explorer on his way to King George Falls in WA's Kimberley - ABC News (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-31/charting-road-to-remote-king-george-falls-kimberley/101316158)

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That's a bloody nice track! I saw that Ronnie bloke on one of them 4wd traction control vids some years back. I made a mental note to hook up with him to do some tracks as well as long as the price is somewhat reasonable.

Cheers,
-P

[ozscott]

Pitty Hema and Memory Map don't work on Android Auto. I think only GaiaGPS does. Cheers

[Robmacca]

That's a bloody nice track! I saw that Ronnie bloke on one of them 4wd traction control vids some years back. I made a mental note to hook up with him to do some tracks as well as long as the price is somewhat reasonable.

Cheers,
-P

Those trips come with a nice little price tag as you cannot go there unless u are part of Ronnies Tag-long Trip... last time I looked the cost was about $4000/car or maybe a bit more now

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Those trips come with a nice little price tag as you cannot go there unless u are part of Ronnies Tag-long Trip... last time I looked the cost was about $4000/car or maybe a bit more now

wow. that's a bit steep, then again I have no comparison material...

-P

[Tins]

wow. that's a bit steep, then again I have no comparison material...

-P

You can expect to pay similar for a 12 day Simpson trip for two people. Difference is, that's not compulsory, although one day it might be.