ExploreOz v 6 - Fuel Station POIs

Hi Bob, thank you. Yes, I have used extra apps over the years,. I was just trying to ascertain if the software POI dataset was meant to have fuel information or not. Looking at Michelle's reply below, it seems that roadhouses in the outback are likely to be listed, but less likely the inner city ones, which is fine...

I've never tried because I purchased the app and the mapset before installing the app, but can't you can use EO Traveller online without buying the mapset? That would be the basic version.

Warren H
I am finding out what is what, and with a new tablet and the program and maps will be great. EASYCASS is likely to have no phone reception when looking for fuel, same as many others, so the online aspect isn't an option or consideration is it? I see it is possible to use it that way but restricted to reception. Therefore, I was puzzled as to the basic bit mentioned. Below, Michelle has outlined the method in the program and is helpful.

Thank you for your replies.

Firstly, yes, one can purchase the initial software giving across-Australia map coverage (what you might be referring to as ExplorOz Traveller, the basic level) , and also purchase, if you want it offline, an extra set of map data which has greater detail/resolution/zoom-levels.

As Warren has guessed, it is when I am offroad and out of cell phone / internet coverage that I use the apps extensively. I have been using HEMA for many years, which has a fairly good points of interest POI offline dataset, and was hoping that the EOT software would have a dataset as rich. Michelle's response indicates EOT should have good coverage of places off the beaten track which will be fine.

I actually decided to buy the EOT software, plus the high zoom level maps, as this essentially gives all the map info one needs without further downloads, all available offline. While HEMA gives a similar level of map detail, the caveats are that it is subscription based, plus one has to actually download areas/regions rather than all of Oz at once, and their software is a bit clunky/resource hungry.

I do believe that the EOT software plus hi-res maps is the way to go in terms of mapping at least. I will take a look at the POI dataset in remote places to see how it compares, but should be fine from what Michelle says.

Thanks again.

Thanks Michelle. I will take a look. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the info... I will take a look. I do have a few assorted apps, but was hoping I could do all my planning in just one but alas, each app has its strength and weaknesses. No worries, we will survive. Thanks again...