access to our planning app

Put down the guidebook, delete your spreadsheet and close all your open tabs. It’s time to upgrade to the first purpose-built, all-in-one planning app for multi-day hikers to create an itinerary that is achievable, inspiring and bookable! The app allows you to:

• Create an itinerary in one sitting: Use our extensive trail database to select your route (main or variant) and accommodation directly on the map. Easily visualise your route, broken down day by day, to prepare each day of your trip.

• Automatically calculate hiking stats: Select your accommodation or campground location to get accurate daily hiking stats. Your estimated time, distance, and elevation change are automatically calculated and displayed with every route and transport decision.

• Explore accommodation options: We have 80+ accommodation options on and nearby the trail, ranging from mountain huts, hotels to campgrounds. Information on private v. shared rooms, booking status, and how to book. Great rest day options to choose from too!

• Add transportation to your plan: Easily select transport options (gondola, bus, train) to see the impact to your daily hiking stats. All transport details including 2025 schedules and costs are included in your final GPS map.

• See which properties are taking 2025 online bookings: Don’t miss out on your preferred accommodation by seeing their booking status directly on the map.

• Resource library: Explore 30+ resources including webinars, workshops and blog posts created by our trail experts on how to plan and prepare for your trip. Including - packing list, best time to hike, how to get to/from the trail, best weather apps, baggage transfer options, emergency service numbers and more.

DOWNLOADABLE GPS MAP FILES

Your personalised GPS trail map allows you to navigate your hike in the same way you would in urban areas. Your map is created based on your specific plan/route and can be used on any Android or Apple smartphone. Key features on your GPS map:

• Your current location is visible on the map

• Your personalized daily hiking statistics are displayed for each section and day of your itinerary

• Coloured markers to highlight points of interest, such as water refill, toilet, food/supermarkets and laundry locations

• Current season transport schedules to reroute your plan if you need to skip ahead on the trail

• Bad weather routes if you need to change to an easier hiking route (where possible)