Navigation in New Zealand
 

Is a smartphone sufficient for navigation in New Zealand or should I also take along my Garmin Zumo?

If the latter, is there anywhere I can download a map of NZ? Garmin want £149 for the Oz/NZ combo

I would, and do take both when I go out on a trip.
I use the phone mainly in the towns and cities for more detail on POI's and hotels etc.
If the Zumo will take an SD card then put OSM mapping on it and use that. I have used it in the Balkans, Western Europe, Laos and I still use it in Thailand. There are threads on here which will help you do that.
I also carry a paper map too as they never run out of power.

Wayne

Eh - you know that you can download most maps into your Garmin? No need to pay Garmins very inflated prices….

A GPS is great and have more features than a phone GPS but I have been good with phone with the good maps most places in the world.

[QUOTE=Mugsey;643766]Is a smartphone sufficient for navigation in New Zealand or should I also take along my Garmin Zumo?

I have used Garnin Zumo in NZ on the two occasions I have ridden my Motorcycle in NZ.
As I live in Australia I have the Aust/NZ maps loaded.

Can I suggest you contact Alex at AustNavTech as he can supply download maps for both countries.
Maps for Garmin Aus/NZ - https://www.ausnavtech.com .
I have been using these (and update every couple of years) for Aus and NZ. Last update cost me about $30 Aus.