What is TUMONZ?
TUMONZ is essentially two components:
  • The TUMONZ engine which accesses data sets, renders them on screen and provides a host of important mapping capabilities.
    (When you buy Standard TUMONZ or any of the packages with Standard TUMONZ you will be installing and licensing the use of the powerful TUMONZ engine.)
  • A suite of data sets called modules that the TUMONZ engine accesses and then uses to build your map view according to your instructions.
    (You will need to choose which data sets you require based on your needs and your budget and you should also consider when you want to update these data sets.)
An overview of the TUMONZ Data Sets

There are 3 general types of data sets making up the modules. These are:

  1. Spatial data (vector) – basically GPS coordinates that create the map ‘on-the-fly’ as you zoom and pan around New Zealand. This is an extremely useful data type as it can be configured in almost anyway. Examples are, the LINZ Topographic data used on the Standard TUMONZ CD, the LINZ Cadastre or Property Module used in the Property Module module, and the NIWA seabed contours used in the Seabed module.
  2. Aerial photos (raster) – these are images that are spatially ‘aligned’ on the surface of New Zealand. They zoom and pan along with the above Spatial data. However, they are fixed in resolution and will become blurry when zoomed in too far. TUMONZ allows you to display vector data on top e.g. Property Module and road names, and also set transparency so that you can see the map beneath. Aerial photos are provided in a series of Aerial Photos modules.
  3. MapBooks – these are books which are linked to relevant locations on the map with an Icon. Selecting the Icon opens the appropriate page in the book. Books contain text and images. There are numerous books; some are free (such as NZ Schools), while others require you to Purchase an Activation Key (e.g. Fishing spots, Restaurants, Camping Guide, Motels, Golf Courses.)

When are the data sets updated? | Which Modules do I need? | What Map Layers are there?

What functionality does TUMONZ provide?
  • The most up to date road database in New Zealand
  • Zoom anywhere and at any scale with total clarity
  • Powerful Search on roads or thousands of localities
  • Dynamic Route Solving or interactive Route Planning between any two or more points on the map
  • Click on 3-dimensions anywhere in NZ and 'fly' through the landscape
  • Apply 2-D Relief shading to the map to give the land depth, making it 'stand out'.
  • Build your own map - from just adding a walking track to a complete property map with text
  • Add your own records in either the diary or as text associated with map features
  • Customize the map to meet your personal requirements
  • GPS Manager allows upload & download of waypoints, routes and tracks. Full GPX support along with live tracking of GPS units or APRS networks
  • Add icons with text and photos anywhere
  • Show line height profile for any user line or route created on the map
  • Print maps OR copy/paste into other applications
  • Show tides & sun and moon phases for 197 ports
  • Show Grid lines, show map coordinates in map grid or lat/longs (NZMG, NZTM, NZGD49, WGS 84) also show the NZMS260 grid.
  • Bookmark any location e.g. My Home
  • Quick Ruler function to measure the distance between two points or the area of three or more points.
  • View NZ regional and territorial Module.

    To Find out more about Standard Tumonz, Click Here.

The add-on Map-based data modules once TUMONZ is installed
  • New Zealand's Property Module, with up-to-date properties, road definition and where available : Owner Name, Certificate of Title number, Appellation data (title data, e.g. DP and Lot number) and estate type.

  • New Zealand's Aerial Photos set covering over an incredible 70% of all New Zealand, available on thirteen (13) CD's,
  • The Additional Data module contains additional topographic vector map layers (Regional Council Module, Territorial Local Authority Module, contour lines, height points, fences, shelterbelts, scrub and scattered scrub and cliff edges)

  • The Seabed Contours is exclusive to TUMONZ and shows ocean floor depth contours (bathymetry) around all New Zealand from inshore, to in places, several hundred kilometres offshore.

    To find out more about the add-on Information-based Map Books for Tumonz, Click Here.

The add-on Information-based map books once TUMONZ is installed
  • The 2000 Top Fishing Locations with species and catch hints.
  • Michael Guy's latest Restaurant choices throughout New Zealand.
  • The New Zealand Camping Guide - an absolute essential for all New Zealanders and visitors alike detailing 900 camping grounds with all you need to know displayed correctly on location.
  • The New Zealand Golf Courses Map Book displays over 300 golf courses with appropriate information including contact details, course information and where available, a score card, course map and photo of the course.
  • The Motel Association of New Zealand Map Book is an in-depth review of a large selection of properties belonging to New Zealand's largest motel collective (MANZ).
  • The New Zealand Ports Map Book is a review of marine information for New Zealanders
The FREE add-on Information-based map books once TUMONZ is installed
  • The FREE NZ Schools 2003 Map Book displays all 2,706 NZ schools on their exact location on the TUMONZ map along with contact details and other important information such as decile rating and roll.
  • The FREE NZ Tertiary Providers Map Book contains all the details and information for the 300+ Tertiary Providers in the country, along with course information and campus photo's where available.
  • The FREE NZ Essential Services Map Book beautifully displays all the information and contact details for over 2060 points covering AA Centres, National Airports, National Bank Branches, Westpac Bank Branches, ANZ Bank Branches, ASB Bank Branches, Public & Private Hospitals, Information Centres, Police Stations, Post Offices, Caltex Service Stations, Challenge Service Stations, and Gull Service Stations. To find out more about the add-on Information-based Map Books for Tumonz, Click Here.
Do I need a Paper Street Map?

Be sure you understand what you are purchasing. When you buy Standard TUMONZ or a package containing Standard TUMONZ you are purchasing a license to use the powerful TUMONZ engine for many happy and productive years ahead. Roads along with some map layers are constantly changing and you can update your datasets as they change and according to your needs and budget.

A paper road map is a drawing at a point in time, but it can be very convenient, attractive and easy to use so will always have a place with or without TUMONZ. If you are not yet ready for the world of GIS and computer based mapping then there are very good paper maps available. At TUMONZ we stock Kiwi Maps which we believe are New Zealand’s best paper street maps. If you wish to purchase a Kiwi Map paper based map Click Here.

DOWNLOAD the TUMONZ Feature movie now to get a visual overview of TUMONZ. Go to our download page and get a copy of a Download Manager to enable you to manage your downloads and increase your download speed.

And TUMONZ is easy to use and will run on an average home PC

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