10 Must-have apps for your next kiwi road trip

Download these top road trip apps before you hit the road.

Updated on 
January 22, 2024
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January 22, 2024

10 Must-have apps for your next kiwi road trip

Download these top road trip apps before you hit the road.

We've compiled a list of the Top 10 Road Trip Apps for New Zealand in 2023 that every traveler should have on their device.

Roadtrip

See the fuel price from A to B

Roadtrip provides a super clever way to budget for the fuel costs for your journey from point A to point B.

The app uses the make and model of your exact car to estimate the fuel cost! Perfect for deciding which car to take or splitting the costs with friends. It also has helpful links to find accomodation at your destination, all in one place.

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Bonnet

WOF, REGO & RUC Reminders

One thing no one wants is to be caught out on a road trip without an active WOF or RUCs and pay a hefty fine. Bonnet is a super clever new app designed made specifically for New Zealanders. Just enter your number plate and the app will tell you when your next warrant of fitness, service and road user charges are due, whew!

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Roady

Find epic things to do in NZ

Roady is an awesome new app that shows you all of the amazing lesser-known spots to visit along your road trip. Simply open the app and see the amazing destinations nearby, with beautiful photography. You can even save spots you'd like to visit in the future and unlock badges when you visit them.

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Gaspy

Find cheap petrol in New Zealand

A great companion to Roadtrip, Gaspy provides real-time fuel prices from across New Zealand, helping you to locate the cheapest gas stations on your route. With Gaspy, you can save on fuel costs and make your road trip more economical.

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Rankers

Legit NZ campsites

This Camping NZ app goes far beyond just campsites, with filters for top ranked walks, natural attractions and useful amenities. Plus it's probably the nicest designed of the bunch and doesn't cost any money up front.

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Weather on the way

Road Trip Weather Conditions

Having a typical weather app is great, but it can be really hard to plan what the weather will be like when driving across country. That's where Weather on the way comes in. It cleverly shows you the weather in every town you pass through on your road trip.

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ChargeNet

Perfect for EV owners

This app makes it super easy for EV owners to find available chargers all throughout New Zealand, so they can confidently plan a trip from the top of the north island to the bottom of the south island.

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Wikicamps NZ

Find campsites & caravan parks

Even though this app is almost 10 years old, it's got some of the best data about New Zealand road trip destinations there is. It works offline and still gets regular updates, and has great ratings. It is a paid upfront app, but it's cheaper than a flat white!

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Alltrails

The best app for finding great walks

Alltrails is an awesome app that caters specifically to those who like to go off the beaten track, with millions of trails all around the world, you can see ratings and reviews from other travellers who have done the walk. It's super useful for seeing the true time to explore some of the great walks across the country!

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Metservice

Best weather app in New Zealand

New Zealand's weather can be unpredictable. With the MetService app, you'll have access to the most accurate weather forecasts and warnings to help you plan your journey better. It includes rain radar, snow forecasts, and severe weather warnings.

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These are just a few of the many apps that can help make your road trip in New Zealand in 2023 a fantastic experience. So whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor to New Zealand, these apps should find a place on your device and be part of your journey. Remember, great road trips don't happen by chance. They require perfect planning, and these apps can provide just that.