Plan My Walk
1800+ NZ hiking tracks
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
The free Plan My Walk app makes it easy to find tracks, huts and campsites across Aotearoa New Zealand and plan a safe and successful trip
• 3,000+ NZ tracks, huts and campsites
• Easy search functions and filters
• Essential track information
• Three map views including LINZ Topo and satellite maps
• Personalised map experience with your completed trips and those on your wishlist
• Weather forecasts and warnings
• Official track alerts, such as closures
• Reviews and photos including star ratings, and tags for safety tips and points of interest
• Customisable gear lists
• Custom track builder for off-the-beaten-track adventures
• Trip planner that sends key details to your emergency contact
• Official safety videos and Virtual Track Guides for selected popular tracks
• Highlights pages make it easier to explore with key information on top hiking and tramping destinations, including helpful resources and trip recommendations
The free Plan My Walk app supports you to get out and enjoy your adventure safely.
more Plan My Walk Just Got Better
In this version we have made the following changes:
- Bug fixes and minor improvements
v6.2.7 12/19/2025
Plan My Walk Just Got Better
Update the Plan My Walk app to discover new features and improvements to make your outdoor adventures easier to plan and safer.
Rate and tag your trips
• Star ratings: Rate your tramp, hut or campsite using the new 5-star system and see an overall rating for each listing.
• Safety tips: Choose from pre-set tags to highlight safety considerations, like ‘Steep drop-offs’ and ‘Muddy’.
• Points of interest: Choose from pre-set tags for features on the track, such as ‘Scenic views’ and ‘Waterfalls’.
Highlights pages make it easier to explore
• Everything in one place: Get key information on Aotearoa New Zealand’s top hiking and tramping destinations, including national parks.
• Helpful resources: Access safety tips, essential local services and much more to make trip planning easier.
• Trip highlights: Discover top tracks, huts and campsites for each destination.
Improved map views
• New map options: Switch between LINZ Topo and satellite maps to view the terrain in more detail.
• Personalised experience: See trips you’ve completed and those on your wishlist marked on your map view with distinctive icons.
Enhanced accessibility
• Plan My Walk is now easier to use for everyone, with improvements for people using screen readers and those with visual impairments, including colour blindness.
v6.2.5 11/25/2025
Bug fixes for push notification permission popup
Updated build tooling and framework
Better presentation of track tiles
v6.1.3 08/28/2025
Improve Wishlist page performance
v5.2.0 05/26/2025
Fix universal links
v5.1.7 04/22/2025
Track review image changes
Removed region from search filters
v5.1.0 03/26/2025
Small bug fix.
v5.0.3 01/28/2025
New planning tools for huts and campsites plus improved functionality and user experience for safer and more enjoyable outdoor adventures
Plan a trip to a hut or campsite, just as you would for a track
• More information: Hut and campsite listings now include booking requirements and a direct link to the DOC booking page. For campsites, powered/unpowered sites are listed and where dogs are permitted.
• Customisable gear lists: Select and edit a gear list for your trip to a hut or campsite as part of your planning.
• Weather forecasts and alerts: Stay up to date with weather forecasts and alerts for the region.
• Wishlist option: Add huts and campsites to your wishlist and mark as ‘complete’ after the trip.
Improved functionality
• Easier searching: Search using terms or references so it’s easier to find a track.
• Log past trips: Mark trips you’ve done in the past as complete so you can keep an accurate trip record.
• Auto save for trip changes: Changes to trip dates or times are automatically saved and your contacts updated.
• Expanded notes space: Trip notes now support up to 1,000 words (up from 200), giving you more room for planning.
• Select trip dates for your review: Add the date you completed a trip when you leave a review.
v5.0.2 12/12/2024
New planning tools for huts and campsites plus improved functionality and user experience for safer and more enjoyable outdoor adventures
Plan a trip to a hut or campsite, just as you would for a track
• More information: Hut and campsite listings now include booking requirements and a direct link to the DOC booking page. For campsites, powered/unpowered sites are listed and where dogs are permitted.
• Customisable gear lists: Select and edit a gear list for your trip to a hut or campsite as part of your planning.
• Weather forecasts and alerts: Stay up to date with weather forecasts and alerts for the region.
• Wishlist option: Add huts and campsites to your wishlist and mark as ‘complete’ after the trip.
Improved functionality
• Easier searching: Search using terms or references so it’s easier to find a track.
• Log past trips: Mark trips you’ve done in the past as complete so you can keep an accurate trip record.
• Auto save for trip changes: Changes to trip dates or times are automatically saved and your contacts updated.
• Expanded notes space: Trip notes now support up to 1,000 words (up from 200), giving you more room for planning.
• Select trip dates for your review: Add the date you completed a trip when you leave a review.
v5.0.1 12/04/2024
General bug fixes & improvements
v4.0.19 06/21/2024
In-app notification fixed
v4.0.13 11/30/2023
Custom tracks & gear lists
Multiple bug fixes
v4.0.8 11/06/2023
General bug fixes and enhancements
Significant navigation improvements for pages
Improved user registration and account activation
More tracks
Improved map experience, you can now see other tracks, huts and campsites when viewing maps
Enabling user account deletion
v4.0.3 04/28/2023
Bug fixes
Updates to track, hut and campsite information
New track information indicating shared tracks, walking duration and more obvious map button
Improved weather forecasts for tracks using town/city forecasts in partnership with MetService, such as part-day icons, min and max temps and sunrise and sunset times
Help and Feedback section is accessible to all users, including guests
Responsive desktop track tiles when searching using the map
Find your location button added to track/hut/campsite pages, allowing you to see your location in relation to the track/hut/campsite
My Reviews section added for registered users, allowing you to edit your track, hut or campsite reviews
Numerous user experience improvements
v3.0.0 11/11/2022
- Bug fixes
- Improvements to track information display
2.0.9 04/14/2022
We have made improvements to the map performance and stability.
2.0.4 12/21/2021
We are excited to announce a major Plan My Walk update. Changes include:
New profile and account - Easier management of your account and access to settings.
Improved plan page - Simplifying the trip plan experience with sleek new design and additional features.
Review with photos - You can help others even more with our updated review sections.
Lots of other minor improvements and bug fixes
2.0.2 10/15/2021
The latest version of Plan My Walk contains fixes and updates to improve your experience using the app.
Changes include:
- New Metservice mountain and parks forecasts, including mountain weather hazards
- Metservice Road Snowfall Warnings included within Alerts
- Improved trip plan notification times (via email and app)
- Bug fixes
1.3.0 08/02/2021
The latest version of Plan My Walk contains fixes and updates to improve your experience using the app.
Changes include:
- Improved Date of Birth selector
- Added a home button to make going back to the tracks page easier
- Made app styles more consistent
- Bug fixes
1.2.4 05/21/2021
The latest version of Plan My Walk contains fixes and updates to improve your experience using the app.
1.2.2 05/07/2021
The latest version of Plan My Walk contains fixes and updates to improve your experience using the app.
1.2.0 04/29/2021
Plan My Walk Just Got Better
In this version we have made the following changes:
- Bug fixes and minor improvements
more Version v6.2.7 12/19/2025
Data Not Linked to You The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity: