Hema 2013 Mapping

Hi Rob,

Personally, I prefer the Natmap series. I believe they are clearer and have better colour to enhance the appearance.

I use a regional Hema map on rare occasions but generally, stick to the Natmap series of maps.

I looked into this a while ago. I know that the high country has some corrections and now shows the topo lines. And there are a few more maps. Also the phone numbers etc have been updated.

I am tempted to get the update but the 2008 maps seems to work ok for me. I just purchased the High country maps as an update as I use them a lot. I think it was $20.

Hi all,
Thanks for your replies.
Another question, 'What is the diference between Natmaps and Raster maps?
Rob

I have written a article in the MySwag "Navigation and Communications" forum titled
"Free Mapping software and free 250K Aus Topographic maps"
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=26770.0 using the free 250K Natmaps from http://mapconnect.ga.gov.au/MapConnect/

The only problem that I didn't realise is that the write up was only available to members of Myswag, but not too worry it's free and Myswag is quite a good forum. The best part of obtaining maps in this method is that maps are free, and upto the minute latest.

Cheers

G'day Guys.

First of all thanks to the guys with the Hema Products :)

Secondly a few things that hopefully I can shed some light on.

Navigator 1.
In terms of updates since the 2008 raster collection. Almost all of the maps have been updated since 2008. This includes key maps such as; Great desert track series, High Country Vic, Cape York, Flinders Ranges etc. It also has the addition of the Hema 1:250K topo map (same level of information as the Natmap 1:250K) and the Hema 1:1Mil scale touring map. These maps have both been designed to have a clear and easily readable look to them. see some Map Examples here. (these are from an ipad but they are the same maps).

Hopefully this is helpfully and not too late. If you have any further question feel free to fire away.

Safe Journey...