Navigation maps & GPS accessories

Navigation maps and GPS accessories in New Zealand

Updated 5 November 2026

A GPS navigator in New Zealand is listed at about NZ$98 to NZ$399 in November 2026, while mounts, cases and topo map cards for NZ cost from about NZ$16 to NZ$130. Name your navigator model, the map region and the memory card you already have in your request, and sellers' offers will show current prices for the exact items.

Warranties and your rights

Warranty periods differ by brand. One navigator maker gives three years on its products and one year on accessories sold online, but that excludes maps, so check the map card separately. The Consumer Guarantees Act sets the minimum standards for goods bought in New Zealand and explains when you can ask for a repair, replacement or refund. For goods bought here you do not usually need an extended warranty, unless it gives more protection than you already have. Keep your receipt for the navigator and for any map purchase.

Season and summer travel

Demand for topo maps and portable navigators rises before the summer months, December to February, when many people drive to the mountains, beaches and forest tracks. Order a map card a few weeks ahead, so it is loaded before you leave. Winter, June to August, brings shorter days, so plan your routes in advance.

What to put in your request

Name the navigator model and the type you need: a car unit, a handheld GPS or a mount only. Give the map region (all of New Zealand or one island), the memory card size if you have one, and the map software you use. Say whether you need a map update service or a one-off map, because the service format changes the price. Distances and speeds are shown in kilometres, so ask the seller to confirm the unit and map are set to metric. Add your city too, because delivery depends on whether you are in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe what you need in the chat, and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply with their own offer, price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. You can compare units in GPS navigators or look at dashcams in the same way.