RV FEATURE
HERE WeGo maps offer offline point-to-point navigation .
HERE WeGo is completely free to download and use . It features both online and offline maps as well as an extensive point-ofinterest ( POI ) database . You can search for shops , caravan parks and other places in both online and offline modes without knowing the exact address .
It ’ s not the most sophisticated navigation system but it does the job . It does have a couple of nice features . It tells you the speed limit of the road you ’ re driving along and will give you an audible warning if you exceed it . It will also show you the nearest parking areas to your destination when you arrive .
OFFROAD MAPS
The most important aspect of this system is to have good offroad maps and here is where things get interesting . In the past , I have always used maps from Geoscience Australia . This federal government department produces electronic maps that are compatible with a variety of programs , including OziExplorer .
You can download its 1:250,000 scale maps for free . This scale offers a reasonable amount of detail for outback touring but if you want to do any proper offroad navigation , you will need more detailed maps .
After some searching , I came across GetLost maps . It offers topographic maps for all states and territories in 1:250,000 , 1:75,000 and 1:25,000 scales . All GetLost maps are free to download and use .
I was genuinely surprised at just how good these maps were . If you combine GetLost maps with the GeoScience maps , you end up with a very good , scalable topographical view of anywhere in the country you want to travel .
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