Navigation maps & GPS accessories

Navigation maps & GPS accessories in Australia

Updated 5 November 2026

A car sat nav unit in Australia usually costs about A$100 to A$400, map software about A$34 to A$45, and a mount from around A$17. Integrated navigation modules for 4WD vehicles reach about A$800 to A$900. The quickest way to see current prices for your model is to create a request on BlaBlaPrice: the AI checks sellers' websites and price lists in Australia and shows you what it finds.

Rules for using GPS in the car

Road rules on GPS use differ between states. The NSW rules on mobile phones, digital screens and GPS while driving are strict, and the Victorian guidance from RACV covers mobile phones, GPS and smartwatches. Fit the unit where it does not block your view of the road, set the destination before you drive, and check that a suction mount holds on a hot windscreen in summer.

Maps, updates and warranties

Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply to navigation goods, and a seller cannot exclude them. Brand warranties vary: one Australian navigation brand gives three years on its products, but its one-year accessory warranty excludes maps, so check the policy before you buy. Some car makers give free map updates for the length of the new-car warranty, so ask whether your car qualifies before you pay for a new map.

Seasons and trips

December to February is the holiday season, when long drives to the coast and Christmas trips push up demand for navigation units and mounts. June to August is quieter for travel, although ski trips to the snow take people onto mountain roads where a reliable map matters. Summer heat is hard on dashboard electronics, so keep the unit out of direct sun when you park.

What to put in your request

Name your navigator model, the map region (Australia only, or Australia and New Zealand) and the memory card size if it is not in the unit. Say whether you want lifetime map updates or a one-off update, which city the item goes to (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide) and your budget in A$. Mention whether you need a mount too, because that changes what is worth buying together.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. Describe the unit or map you need in your own words, and sellers registered here reply in the chat with price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. You can also send the request link to a supplier you already use, by SMS, e-mail or WhatsApp. Related categories are GPS navigators and Dashcams, and you can start from the home page.