Explore with confidence — Hema Nav 2025 third quarter (Q3) update now available
Words Justin Gill and Robert Crack Pics Supplied
We’re excited to announce the latest Hema Nav software update (2025 Q3), delivering enhanced performance, expanded maps and improved navigation features for your compatible Hema Device (including HX-2+ and HX-2).
Hema Nav is the place where Hema’s award-winning print maps meet interactive turn-by-turn guidance in one intuitive system. Built into the HX-2, HX-2+, AMHXD3 and NS1000, Hema Nav blends on-road confidence with offroad capability.
Key features of Hema Nav
Voice-guided navigation (on and offroad).
1,800,000+ Points of Interest (POIs), featured 4WD tracks, topographical and elevation data.
Track recording and offline access.
Day/night mode, fully customisable interface.
Backed by Hema Map Patrol testing for rock-solid reliability.
Designed to be future-proof, Hema Nav grows with you — delivering maps and features that evolve over time.
What’s new in the 2025 Q3 release:
Hema Nav (v4.1.3) — New Zealand map release enhancements
Updated POI activities and facilities info.
Smarter Track Guidance bar with next waypoint display.
Waypoint markers on elevation graphs.
Optimised track reordering and button alignment.
Maps (v25.09.01) with 1,572,937km road and track coverage— Major updates
New bypasses, bridges and road expansions across Vic, NSW, Tas, SA and NT.
Express Lane connection added to Melbourne’s M80 Ring Road.
Upgrades to Great Western Highway, Augusta Highway, Heathcote Road and more.
Additional 110,000+ POIs bringing the total to 1.8M+ POIs including accommodation (hotels, motels, bed and breakfast, campgrounds and holiday parks), auto services (service stations, EV charging stations etc.), food and beverage, emergency (hospitals, police stations etc.), entertainment, tourist information, services (public parking, ATMs etc.), shopping and more.
Important notes
Only map updates are available for NS1000 devices.
Your device must be running the new Hema Nav software to receive this update. For more information on how to update your device, click here.
For a full list of changes, previous version logs and instruction on how to update your device please visit the Hema Technical Support page for more details.
Hema Nav — navigation, redefined
Take the guesswork out of every trip. With Hema Nav 2025 third quarter (Q3) update, you’re ready for the (off)road ahead.
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