Victoria Topographic Maps The Victoria 25K topographic series joins NSW, Queensland, and Tasmania in the Topo picker, with offline downloads for the whole state. Sharper Queensland Topo Maps The Queensland 25K maps have been rebuilt at higher quality, with clearer contours and labels at every zoom level. Topo picks your state Switching to Topo now opens the series that covers where you are looking, and falls back to the Australia topo everywhere else. Your own choice from the region chips is always kept. Live cloud cover A new live layer shows current cloud cover anywhere in the world, alongside the rain radar. Available with Meridian+. Search, filter, and sort Explore, Campsites, and Tracks share a new browser. Search by name or place, filter by distance, facilities, terrain, and track length, and sort by whatever matters to you. Plus bug fixes and performance improvements.

Victoria Topographic Maps The Victoria 25K topographic series joins NSW, Queensland, and Tasmania in the Topo picker, with offline downloads for the whole state. Sharper Queensland Topo Maps The Queensland 25K maps have been rebuilt at higher quality, with clearer contours and labels at every zoom level. Topo picks your state Switching to Topo now opens the series that covers where you are looking, and falls back to the Australia topo everywhere else. Your own choice from the region chips is always kept. Live cloud cover A new live layer shows current cloud cover anywhere in the world, alongside the rain radar. Available with Meridian+. Search, filter, and sort Explore, Campsites, and Tracks share a new browser. Search by name or place, filter by distance, facilities, terrain, and track length, and sort by whatever matters to you. Plus bug fixes and performance improvements.

New Zealand has arrived. • New Zealand support: pick your home island and the map, tracks, and offline caching now work across both islands • New NZ layers: DOC huts, NZ protected areas, and the NZ 50K topo style join the layer and style selectors • Smarter offline caching: your country, home state, and the area around you are saved to your phone automatically and kept up to date, so the map keeps working without reception • 3D terrain everywhere: tilt the map into 3D on any style, from base and satellite to the topos. Now free for everyone • Plus a redesigned setup flow for new users, bug fixes, and performance improvements

New Zealand has arrived. • New Zealand support: pick your home island and the map, tracks, and offline caching now work across both islands • New NZ layers: DOC huts, NZ protected areas, and the NZ 50K topo style join the layer and style selectors • Smarter offline caching: your country, home state, and the area around you are saved to your phone automatically and kept up to date, so the map keeps working without reception • 3D terrain everywhere: tilt the map into 3D on any style, from base and satellite to the topos. Now free for everyone • Plus a redesigned setup flow for new users, bug fixes, and performance improvements

Minor bug fixes and improvements

Expanded map layers - protected area sub-categories, marine protected areas, state forests, water crossings, fuel stations, hunting permitted areas, and a live bushfire overlay are now available in the map style selector. Rain radar overhaul - rain radar has been rebuilt to display actual radar imagery from the past hour instead of forecast predictions. Rain radar has moved to the style selector under Live and is now part of Meridian Pro. Improved cross-device syncing - deleting campsites and tracks now syncs more reliably across devices. Map performance - map rendering, layer ordering, and tap interactions have been overhauled for a smoother experience. General performance improvements and tweaks.

Expanded map layers - protected area sub-categories, marine protected areas, state forests, water crossings, fuel stations, hunting permitted areas, and a live bushfire overlay are now available in the map style selector. Rain radar overhaul - rain radar has been rebuilt to display actual radar imagery from the past hour instead of forecast predictions. Rain radar has moved to the style selector under Live and is now part of Meridian Pro. Improved cross-device syncing - deleting campsites and tracks now syncs more reliably across devices. Map performance - map rendering, layer ordering, and tap interactions have been overhauled for a smoother experience.

Expanded map layers - protected area sub-categories, marine protected areas, state forests, water crossings, fuel stations, hunting permitted areas, and a live bushfire overlay are now available in the map style selector. Rain radar overhaul - rain radar has been rebuilt to display actual radar imagery from the past hour instead of forecast predictions. Rain radar has moved to the style selector under Live and is now part of Meridian Pro. Improved cross-device syncing - deleting campsites and tracks now syncs more reliably across devices. Map performance - map rendering, layer ordering, and tap interactions have been overhauled for a smoother experience.

What's New in Meridian 1.11 Track Grading Tap any track on the map to rate its difficulty and minimum vehicle requirement. Grades are crowd-sourced so the more people rate a track, the more accurate it gets. Graded tracks show as coloured overlays on the map so you can see difficulty at a glance. Track Photos Add photos to your recorded tracks. Photos sync automatically in the background. iPad Support Meridian now runs natively on iPad with a layout designed for the larger screen. Map Content Toggles Show or hide campsites and tracks on the map to reduce clutter when you don't need them. Offline Track Data Downloaded map regions now include track data so you can browse tracks without a connection. Bug Fixes and Performance Fixed incorrect average speed on track stats. Improved track tap reliability. Optimised map rendering for graded tracks.

What's New in Meridian 1.11 Track Grading - Tap any track on the map to rate its difficulty. Grades are crowd-sourced - the more people rate a track, the more accurate it gets. Graded tracks show as coloured overlays so you can see difficulty at a glance. Track Photos - Add multiple photos to your recorded tracks with automatic background sync. Map Content Toggles - Show or hide campsites and tracks on the map to cut the clutter. Offline Track Data - Downloaded map regions now include track data, so you can browse tracks without a connection. Bug Fixes & Performance - Fixed incorrect average speed display on track stats - Improved track tap reliability - Optimised map rendering performance for graded tracks

Search the map - Find places, your campsites, and tracks right from the map. Tap a result to fly to it. Smarter camera - Selecting a track zooms to fit the whole route. Swiping between cards moves the map to each item. Coverage warnings - A banner lets you know when you're viewing an area outside your downloaded maps or selected topo style. Change password - Update your password in Settings without leaving the app. Offline improvements - Social views and the Explore feed now show clear offline indicators. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Redesigned Track Recording - A new on-map overlay keeps your track visible while you record. See live distance, duration, speed, and elevation gain in real time. Add hazard markers without leaving the map. A  compact recording pill appears above the tab bar when you navigate away, so you never lose track of an active recording. Background Track Recording - Track recording now continues when you lock your screen or switch apps. Map Item Cards - Tap any campsite or track on the map to see a quick-glance card with cover image, stats, and difficulty. Tap the card to open the full detail view. When annotations overlap, swipe between nearby items instead of only seeing the topmost one. Sync Status & Manual Sync - A new sync button in your Campsites and Tracks tabs shows real-time sync status. Tap to force a sync anytime. Sync is now driven by change detection rather than a fixed timer. Redesigned Content Cards and UI Polish - A fresh unified look for all your campsites and tracks with clearer layouts and key info at a glance. Track and campsite detail views have been reorganised into cleaner sections. Tracks   now have an editable description field. Full-screen image viewer replacing the previous overlay. Offline Improvements - Shared tracks and campsites are now cached and available offline. Clearer offline indicators throughout the app. Profile & Social - Streamlined profile editing in a single sheet. Followers, following, and search views consolidated for a snappier experience. Bug Fixes & Reliability - Fixed an issue where deleted campsite images could reappear after syncing - Fixed potential crashes caused by background data sync - Fixed track surface and difficulty resetting during recording - Track snapshots now frame correctly for long tracks - Stale follower references are automatically cleaned up - Data is now properly isolated when switching accounts - Improved map stability when returning to the app from the background Security - Under-the-hood improvements to protect your account and data.

Background Track Recording - Track recording now continues when you lock your screen or switch apps - never lose your progress mid-track. Map Item Cards - Tap any campsite or track on the map to see a quick-glance card with cover image, stats, and difficulty. Tap the card to open the full detail view. - When annotations overlap, swipe between nearby items instead of only seeing the topmost one. Sync Status & Manual Sync - A new sync button in your Campsites and Tracks tabs shows real-time sync status. Tap to force a sync anytime. - Sync is now driven by change detection rather than a fixed timer. Redesigned Content Cards and UI Polish - A fresh unified look for all your campsites and tracks with clearer layouts and key info at a glance. - Track and campsite detail views have been reorganised into cleaner sections. Tracks now have an editable description field. - Full-screen image viewer replacing the previous overlay. Offline Improvements - Shared tracks and campsites are now cached and available offline. Clearer offline indicators throughout the app. Profile & Social - Streamlined profile editing in a single sheet. - Followers, following, and search views consolidated for a snappier experience. Bug Fixes & Reliability - Fixed an issue where deleted campsite images could reappear after syncing - Fixed potential crashes caused by background data sync - Fixed track surface and difficulty resetting during recording - Track snapshots now frame correctly for long tracks - Stale follower references are automatically cleaned up - Data is now properly isolated when switching accounts - Improved map stability when returning to the app from the background Security - Under-the-hood improvements to protect your account and data.

Background Track Recording -Track recording now continues when you lock your screen or switch apps - never lose your progress mid-hike.   Sync Status & Manual Sync   - A new sync button in your Campsites and Tracks tabs shows real-time sync status. Tap to force a sync anytime. - Sync is now driven by change detection rather than a fixed timer   Redesigned Content Cards and UI Polish - A fresh unified look for all your campsites and tracks with clearer layouts and key info at a glance. - Track and campsite detail views have been reorganised into cleaner sections. Tracks now have an editable description field. Offline Improvements - Shared tracks and campsites are now cached and available offline. Clearer offline indicators throughout the app. Bug Fixes & Reliability - Fixed an issue where deleted campsite images could reappear after syncing - Fixed potential crashes caused by background data sync - Fixed track surface and difficulty resetting during recording - Track snapshots now frame correctly for long tracks - Stale follower references are automatically cleaned up - Data is now properly isolated when switching accounts Security - Under-the-hood improvements to protect your account and data.

This update focuses on offline maps, topographic data quality, and overall reliability. Improved offline map downloads A clearer download experience with size and time estimates, better progress visibility, and more reliable cancellation and error handling. Higher-quality topographic maps Queensland topographic maps have been optimised, and Australia-wide topo maps now offer improved clarity and consistency across regions. Better performance when offline Faster map interactions and background processing improvements to reduce slowdowns during downloads and snapshot generation. Security and account updates Under-the-hood authentication and security improvements to better protect accounts and reduce abuse. Stability and polish Visual refinements, and data integrity improvements, including better handling when signing out. Improved Analytics Analytics have been improved to better understand how the app is being used. Minor bug fixes and improvements Various bug fixes, UI enhancements and performance improvements.

This update focuses on offline maps, topographic data quality, and overall reliability. Improved offline map downloads A clearer download experience with size and time estimates, better progress visibility, and more reliable cancellation and error handling. Higher-quality topographic maps Queensland topographic maps have been optimised, and Australia-wide topo maps now offer improved clarity and consistency across regions. Better performance when offline Faster map interactions and background processing improvements to reduce slowdowns during downloads and snapshot generation. Security and account updates Under-the-hood authentication and security improvements to better protect accounts and reduce abuse. Stability and polish Numerous bug fixes, visual refinements, and data integrity improvements, including better handling when signing out. Improved Analytics Analytics have been improved to better understand how the app is being used.

This update focuses on offline maps, topographic data quality, and overall reliability. Improved offline map downloads A clearer download experience with size and time estimates, better progress visibility, and more reliable cancellation and error handling. Higher-quality topographic maps Queensland topographic maps have been optimised, and Australia-wide topo maps now offer improved clarity and consistency across regions. Better performance when offline Faster map interactions and background processing improvements to reduce slowdowns during downloads and snapshot generation. Security and account updates Under-the-hood authentication and security improvements to better protect accounts and reduce abuse. Stability and polish Numerous bug fixes, visual refinements, and data integrity improvements, including better handling when signing out.

Enhanced search Search now includes campsite descriptions, making it easier to find places based on features and notes. Results cover names, descriptions, localities, and administrative areas automatically. Offline improvements Track snapshots now load from local storage when offline, providing visual context without a network connection. Offline handling has been improved across the app. Interface refinements The campsite location picker has been updated with clearer visuals and refined styling. Rain radar now shows clearer loading and error states when offline or when data is unavailable. Location display issues in the campsite detail view have been resolved. Performance and reliability Unnecessary network requests in the Explore view have been reduced when no additional campsites are available. Overall responsiveness and stability have been improved.

Meridian 1.7 focuses on making it easier to find, manage, and keep track of the places and tracks that matter to you. This update introduces new ways to discover shared content, improves reliability when offline, and refines everyday interactions across the app. New in this release • Onboarding experience – Guided introduction for new users explaining core features and setup • Explore feed – Browse publicly shared campsites and tracks in one place • View on map – Jump directly from a campsite or track to its map location • Improved notifications – Clearer feedback for sync status, offline behaviour, and errors Improvements • Track recording – More reliable syncing and improved offline snapshot generation • Profile views – Cleaner layouts with clearer statistics and navigation • User search – Faster, more accurate user discovery • Follow requests – Request-based following with approval controls and follow-back suggestions • Interface refinements – Subtle visual updates, improved weather displays, smoother map interactions • Performance and reliability – Better offline handling, stronger sync stability, improved error recovery Fixes • Resolved authentication and data-loading issues • Improved error handling across the app • General stability improvements Thank you for using Meridian. Development continues to prioritise offline reliability, user control, and practical mapping. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome.

This update introduces a visual and structural refresh across the app, alongside improvements to reliability, mapping, and offline behaviour. Brand and Interface Refresh • Updated branding across the app, including refreshed colours and styling • Redesigned authentication screens to align with the new brand direction • Polished UI elements for a more consistent and considered experience Mapping and Weather Improvements • Improved rain radar performance and reliability • Rain radar now refreshes automatically over time • General map performance and stability improvements • Updated and standardised map styles Campsites and Syncing • Clearer campsite sync progress and status indicators • Improved campsite detail view reliability • Campsites now sort by most recently updated • Better handling of partial sync failures Offline Experience • Clear offline state shown in the explore screen • Improved behaviour when using the app without mobile reception Under-the-Hood Reliability • More robust image syncing and compression • Improved error handling and background retry logic • Ongoing stability and maintenance fixes

You can now share your recorded tracks with your followers! This update introduces the ability to add, view, and share 4WD tracks directly from the app. Record your own adventures, keep them private, or share them with friends to help them discover your favourite routes.

• Updated for iOS 26 support • New local track recording: Record, view and save tracks offline. Includes hazard markers, difficulty ratings, track distance, and elevation change. • UI tweaks and enhancements for a smoother experience • General bug fixes and performance improvements

- UI improvements - Minor bug fixes

• Queensland topographic map added for Pro subscribers • Additional Australian topographic map added for Pro subscribers • Added state forest boundaries for Queensland and Victoria • Various bug fixes and improvements

• Improved offline map caching behaviour • Updates to campsite synchronisation to be more reliable and robust • Various bug fixes and improvements