EOTopo is a topographic mapset. The map set covers the whole of Australia in high resolution. The map data incorporates the latest street level and outback road data, including minor station tracks, unmaintained desert tracks, and of course 4WD tracks, PLUS walking trails, bike trails, POI features, campsites,
infrastructure,
population and more. The mapset is also used as a base map in our Navigation app
ExplorOz Traveller to which you can add layers including the ExplorOz
Places layer, and/or your own Personal
Places layer.
The EOTopo project is managed by I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd, owner of ExplorOz. New versions are produced with full map data updates on a cycle of approximately every 18mths - 2 years. The current version is EOTopo 2019.
Who are the maps designed for?
Whilst EOTopo 2019 is optimised for recreational vehicle-based travellers (4WD, car, motorbike), other users such as cyclists and hikers will find the map data useful. There is a significant focus on topographic detail, showing contour lines, shaded relief, rivers, lakes and all "on the ground" physical features of the Australian terrain. When travelling, this data assists the explorer in identifying what might lay ahead if planning to venture down an unknown track, or peek over the next dune. Topographic detail might also allow you to identify terrain that could provide a suitable
bush camp. In additional, important POIs and labelling is shown to you to locate campsites, points of interest, and relevant
services.
What do I need to use EOTopo maps?
On this page you will find a tab to open EOTopo Online. This enables you to view the entire data source free using any device that has a web browser (ie. Chrome recommended). This allows you to freely browse, and research map detail on this page, which you might find useful for trip planning. The online map can be zoomed to display more detail as you zoom in closer. At Level 15 you are viewing the map data at 1:18,000 map scale (18K).
You can also download EOTopo maps after purchasing a licence. (See options below). This enables you use the maps in compatible mapping/navigation software. The download versions are designed for use on modern devices such tablets, phones, iPads and notebooks and have never been produced as printed map products, which ensures exceptional readability, clarity and high accuracy. There are two versions of EOTopo 2019 currently available - the App Version is the mapset you will need to purchase if you want to use the
ExplorOz Traveller Navigation App when offline. The Raster Version is the option for people who wish to use EOTopo maps in other offline navigation programs (eg. OziExplorer, HN7 devices, Track Ranger etc). The EOTopo 2019 download versions are comprised of raster map tiles for the whole of Australia in a single purchase up to 144K scale (Level 12 in full resolution, with enlargement up to Level 15 as raster overzoom).