With "Out and About NZ", you can explore remote areas with peace of mind, knowing that your location and updates can reach those who care about you. Whether you're adventuring off the grid or working in challenging environments, "Out and About NZ" ensures reliable location tracking when it matters most.
Out and About NZ is an innovative service leveraging Starlink SMS capabilities to keep you connected in areas without traditional mobile coverage. Whether you're on an outdoor adventure, traveling in remote areas, or just want peace of mind, Out and About NZ has you covered.
Peace of mind for friends and family to follow your progress and receive updates.
Share your location at regular intervals, even in areas without cell/data coverage, using SMS. Add optional update messages to provide context or share your journey highlights. A unique, resettable tracking code ensures privacy, allowing only chosen friends and family to view your progress.
"Out and About NZ" is ideal for:
Must have a compatible mobile plan that includes Starlink SMS access. Currently this is the mobile provider One NZ. SMS costs for location updates are accepted by the user.
No setup costs, no hardware costs. Just download our app onto your Android phone and you are ready to go. Try it out for free on your next trip. Currently free to use during our Beta period, please conside donating if you think it has been useful to you.
"Out and About NZ" is built with privacy in mind. Your location is only shared with individuals who have your unique tracking code, which you can reset anytime.
To maintain a safe and respectful environment, the service prohibits abusive or inappropriate update messages. Misuse may result in suspension or termination of service access.