Garmin Quest 2 GPS in NZ

[jbauer]

Hi All,

Just bought the Garmin Quest 2 (http://www.garmin.com/products/quest2/) - mostly for use in the US (I live there) but am also planning a tour of the North Island (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=21815) in February.

I've been searching around for maps that I can load on the Quest so that I can bring it on my trip. Garmin doesn't seem to offer any. You guys/gals know of a solution for the Quest?

- Thanx!
- Jon

[mattt]

Last time I looked there were heaps of garmin gps stuff on trademe.co.nz
Chuck "garmin" or "gps" into a search on that site.

Good luck!

[snuffles]

Hi All,

Just bought the Garmin Quest 2 (http://www.garmin.com/products/quest2/) - mostly for use in the US (I live there) but am also planning a tour of the North Island (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=21815) in February.

I've been searching around for maps that I can load on the Quest so that I can bring it on my trip. Garmin doesn't seem to offer any. You guys/gals know of a solution for the Quest?

- Thanx!
- Jon
I think you may have issues, do the makers even know where NZ is?

[jbauer]

Yes, there is lots there, but I already have the unit - just want to find a mapping solution that I can upload to the Garmin Quest 2. Anyone make maps of NZ that I can use for this hardware solution?

- Thanx
- Jon

[jbauer]

I think you may have issues, do the makers even know where NZ is?

Haha. Looks like you are right! What do you use for a GPS solution? A map? :-) Garmin is the clear leader here, in my view... (best solution for our roads).

- Jon

[Qman]

Try this
http://gwprojects.orcon.net.nz/gps/gps.htm

hope it helps

[vifferman]

Haha. Looks like you are right! What do you use for a GPS solution? A map? :-)
Navman. Made in NZ, sold worldwide, has NZ maps.

Actually, I hosted a guy here recently who (I think) was using Garmin, and he loaded some NZ maps onto it. They were pretty bad (poor detail), but worked. Mostly. I'll check it out, and get back to you............................................... .................................................. .......................


..... I'm back.

Check out this thread: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=18406

[jbauer]

Try this
http://gwprojects.orcon.net.nz/gps/gps.htm

hope it helps

Wow, this looks great, and it says that the Quest is supported! Thank you! I think we have a winner!

- Jon

[Qman]

It was nothing really, i cant take credit
all praise to the google god

[Biff]

Garmin is the clear leader here, in my view... (best solution for our roads).

- Jon

Garmin!!??
They're sooooo 90's mate. As mentioned by HRH Viffer - What you need is a Navman (http://www.navman.com/). These are the dogs danglies.

Welcome!

[skelstar]

I have loaded the .orcon.nz maps onto my Legend and theyre great. Open source rocks.

[jbauer]

I have loaded the .orcon.nz maps onto my Legend and theyre great. Open source rocks.

Yep. I was just able to do the same. Even got help from the Graeme (the developer of the maps) when I ran into some problems (god I love the internet).

I looked at the Navman after getting the recommendations here. I don't think they'd work for my application as I am planning to use the Quest on a motorcycle (it's rated to actually survive being submerged for 30 mins - not that I'd do that intentionally). I couldn't find anything about Navman's water resistant ability on their website... What do you do about that Biff?

- Jon