3-D maps from New Zealand

[Deleted member 3000]

A new type of guide:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/internati ... -in-Europe

 

[grayland]

I am confused (normal state) at exactly what these maps are. It says they are printed on "plasticized paper" but also seems to say they are "real time" as you move forward.
Too bad there was not a link to the actual maps.

 

[lynnejohn]

Didn't find anything on the Geographx site, but these maps on Marc Grossman's site seem to be 3D and they're waterproof so they could be what's referred to in the article- If you look at a sample they're pretty remarkable... how useful, I don't know.

http://www.caminodownunder.com/

 

[grayland]

Weight = 101 grams

I didn't see a price..did I miss it?

 

[lynnejohn]

39.90 AU.

 

[grayland]

I am very curious about this map and have just ordered one. Not sure if it will actually be shipped to the U.S., but am hopeful. I don't have another Camino in planning but always interested in new information.

Surprised to see that the Oz dollar is now worth a little more than the U.S. dollar. Not sure when that happened. With shipping and tax it billed at $49.90 USD.

 

[lynnejohn]

I think both CAD rose over, and AUD rose to the USD about the same time a few weeks ago. I don't profess to understand the workings of these markets, but it is currently working for me! :wink:

 

[sillydoll]

I ordered the maps and they arrived safely and quickly (South Africa).

They are quite pretty
They are aerial maps with a thin yellow line on a green background representing the Camino path. If you look very carefully (you may need a magnifying glass) there are faint white lines running across the pages with a mileage number on the left hand side. Most are so faint that its almost impossible to see them even with reading glasses.
I don't think I'll take them with me in May. I prefer John Brierleys strip maps.

 

[Alan Pearce]

I think both CAD rose over, and AUD rose to the USD about the same time a few weeks ago. I don't profess to understand the workings of these markets, but it is currently working for me! :wink:

The most important measure of the AUD Iis against the euro !

buen camino

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

 

[grayland]

I received the map set today and must agree with Sil.

I suppose if one had not experienced the Camino they would find it better than some.
For me, there just isn't enough information presented. Knowing the way and looking at the maps I am sometimes confused and wonder how one would decide on a route when there is an option.

I would not carry this map set and will use the Brierley guide as in the past.

BTW: For those in the Seattle area...I will try to remember to bring it along at the May get together if any want to have a look.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

My maps arrived, and they are excellent. It was like seeing the hills and ridges as I had walked them. For regaining the path if you lose it, they are far superior to Brierley. The Brierley maps are schematics, and virtually useless for orienteering. Brierley showed one road out of town when there were actually three. Of course, I walked two wrong roads before getting on the right one an hour later.

The accommodation list is sketchy, having been gathered in 2010. A definitive list can be created only with exhaustive internet research. Brierley is very good, but is obsolete almost as soon as the print run has finished. Updates on the CSJ site are a good, but not excellent, source. If Forum members would use the Wiki function established by Ivar, they could create the ultimate site.

For a repeat walk, I will take these maps instead of Brierley. For a first walk, Brierley is probably better.

 

[sillydoll]

Nah. I couldn't use this map to walk a Camino - fly overhead maybe, but not walk! You can only get lost if you don't pay attention to the yellow arrows!
Falcon, how would you know how to get out of Burgos using this map - it doesn't show any roads out of town only the yellow line that they have added?

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I would know because I have walked it before!

The maps also lack any historical information, which is quite useful.

Brierley is better for a first-timer.

 

[grayland]

I just took some time to go over these maps again to see how I would use them on an actual Camino. I am sorry but (in my opinion) they would really be of little help. The information is just not there to be of use to me.
The cost (before shipping) is about 28 euros which puts them on the high end for Camino maps/guides.
I would like to be able to recommend them but just can't.
The weight and texture of the waterproof paper is nice. :wink:

I think that Sil and I are in agreement on the maps.