EOTopo Topographic Map

What makes EOTopo different

EOTopo is a true topographic map, meaning it shows the shape of the land as well as roads and tracks. It combines terrain detail with integrated travel data, including roads, tracks and key places, in a single, consistent map of Australia.

• 10m contour lines showing terrain and elevation
• Landforms such as ridges, valleys and watercourses
• Extensive road and track mapping across Australia
• Remote tracks often missing or poorly represented in mainstream maps
• Walking tracks, hiking trails and MTB networks
• Land access, parks, boundaries and restrictions

This level of detail helps you understand terrain, plan routes and navigate safely in remote areas. Unlike raster maps (static images of paper maps), EOTopo is a multi-scale vector map. Detail is revealed progressively as you zoom, maintaining clarity and precision across all scales.

Built on high-precision digital mapping

EOTopo is built using modern digital mapping frameworks rather than traditional graphic cartography.

• Multi-scale vector mapping with smooth zoom from overview to detail
• High-resolution spatial data (approx. 1:2,000 equivalent precision)
• GDA2020 datum for accurate positioning
• Field-verified road and track data across Australia

This ensures the map remains accurate, consistent and reliable across the entire country.

Use EOTopo in ExplorOz Traveller

EOTopo is used within the ExplorOz Traveller app, where it provides navigation, tracking and trip planning in one system.

• GPS navigation and tracking
• Trip planning and route guidance
• Camps, places and travel information
• Offline functionality across all features

The latest EOTopo map is always available online in the app, while your selected map edition is used for offline mapping.

Offline maps that work anywhere

EOTopo is designed for offline use across the whole of Australia. Once downloaded in the Traveller app, you can use the maps without mobile signal for navigation, tracking and trip planning. You can also continue to use EOTopo when online, reducing the need to switch to other map layers.

Use EOTopo across your devices

EOTopo can be used on:

• iPhone and iPad
• Android phones and tablets
• Compatible Android-based in-vehicle systems

The app and maps are developed together, providing consistent performance and a unified experience across devices.

Using EOTopo on a computer

You can view EOTopo on a computer for free using the online map viewer on this page. This allows you to explore the latest map with full detail and coverage.

For trip planning and working with your own data, you can use the Traveller Web-App. To access this, go to the ExplorOz website, sign in to your ExplorOz account, then open the Traveller Web-App from the Products menu (Traveller - Web App).

The Web-App allows route planning, track log review and data management on a larger screen, with changes automatically saved to your account. Offline use is not available on computers.

EOTopo map editions

EOTopo is released as a new map edition each year to reflect how Australia continually changes.

• Each edition is identified by year (eg. EOTopo 2026)
• Each edition provides a defined period of supported access to downloads and offline use within current versions of the Traveller app
• EOTopo map updates are delivered in new editions, not within an existing edition

For example, the 2026 edition can be used in updated versions of the Traveller app for up to 4 years from its release. It is not updated during that time. To access updates, you can choose to purchase a newer edition. New editions are typically released in late January each year.

What changes in each new edition

New editions of EOTopo always contain Australia-wide updates, not just major roads or populated areas.

• New and changed roads, tracks and access routes
• Updates to sealed and unsealed road surfaces
• Walking tracks, hiking trails and MTB networks
• Urban development including new roads and infrastructure
• National parks, reserves and land access changes
• Indigenous Protected Areas and land boundaries
• Water features, pipelines, powerlines and infrastructure
• Corrections from field research and user feedback

Updates will also always include changes to topography and land use, not just roads and tracks, including native title boundaries, park and forest updates, removal of legacy features, and infrastructure such as mining areas, railways, powerlines, gates and boat ramps.

Keeping your current edition

If your current edition is still within its supported period, you can continue using it without any issue.

Upgrading to a new edition is optional and depends on whether you want access to the latest updates and improvements. For remote and regional travel, using a more recent edition is recommended, as tracks, access and conditions can change over time.

How to Get & Update EOTopo

EOTopo map editions are available for use in the ExplorOz Traveller app, with different ways to get and update them over time. These provide access to the same underlying EOTopo map data, with differences in how updates and access are managed over time.

You can choose from 3 access options:

ExplorOz Pro Access

Annual subscription

• Access to the latest EOTopo map edition
• Includes updates to new editions while your subscription is active
• Includes ExplorOz Membership features
• Best option for users who want maps and features together in one plan

EOTopo Annual Access

Annual subscription

• Access to the latest EOTopo map edition
• Includes updates to new editions while your subscription is active
• Offline map use in the Traveller app
• Does not include Membership features

EOTopo 2026 4-Year Access

One-time purchase

• Access to a single EOTopo map edition (eg. 2026)
• No updates to newer editions included
• Supported for up to 4 years within the Traveller app
• Offline map use with no ongoing cost
• Does not include Membership features

Get EOTopo for use in the ExplorOz Traveller app

Choose how you want to get EOTopo maps:

• In the ExplorOz Traveller app with ongoing updates (subscription options)
• From the ExplorOz shop as a one-time map edition purchase