This is the official web page for the OziExplorer GPS Mapping Software which runs on your PC or laptop and will work with Garmin, Magellan, Lowrance, Eagle, Brunton/Silva and MLR GPS receivers for the upload/download of waypoints, routes and tracks and most brand of GPS receivers for real time tracking of GPS position (Moving Map).

GPS Mapping Software

System Requirements

Information on Windows 10 - click Here

A PC running Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 (both 32 bit and 64 bit versions) incl. Windows 7 Starter and 8 and 10/11 Pro versions (will NOT run in Windows RT)
For Upload/Download - Most Garmin, Magellan, Lowrance, Eagle, Brunton/Silva and MLR GPS receivers.
For Moving Map (real time tracking) Any GPS receiver which outputs NMEA 0183 sentences.
Maps of your particular area of the world which you purchase in digital form or can scan and calibrate yourself from paper charts.

The name Ozi is Australian slang for ... Australian

OziExplorer was written for my own personal use when preparing for my 4x4 trips but is also useful for boating, flying and other activities. The software is being released as Shareware with a demo version available for download.

Purchase OziExplorer

AuroraBound Deluxe

OziExplorer is interactive, it allows you to work, on your computer screen, with digital maps that you have purchased or scanned yourself. By using these maps OziExplorer allows you to plan your trip by creating waypoints, routes and tracks on screen and upload these to your GPS.

With OziExplorer running and your laptop connected to your GPS, your GPS position is plotted on the map providing real time tracking ability (moving map). When you leave a map OziExplorer automatically changes to the next map.

Aurorabound Deluxe Direct

AuroraBound Deluxe is designed as a meditative experience rather than a stressful challenge. Players are presented with a board of hexagonal tiles that must be rotated or moved to match patterns and colors, ultimately forming a cohesive, beautiful design.

A significant portion of the game's appeal lies in its presentation:

: The core mechanic involves matching edges of tiles based on color and pattern, similar to a digital jigsaw or domino-style connection game. AuroraBound Deluxe

: The "Deluxe" version launched on PC and Mac in October/November 2017.

: It uses a vibrant but soft color palette that evokes the natural beauty of an aurora. AuroraBound Deluxe is designed as a meditative experience

: To maintain its "relaxing" status, the game lacks timers, move limits, or "game over" states, allowing players to solve at their own pace. Visual and Auditory Aesthetic

: The game features thousands of unique puzzles, ensuring high replayability across various difficulty levels. : The "Deluxe" version launched on PC and

: The minimalist interface is paired with a soothing ambient soundtrack designed to induce a "flow state" in the player. Reception and Platforms

Aurorabound Deluxe Direct

OziExplorer now supports Internet maps such as Open Street Map and Google Maps within OziExplorer, click here for details

Included in the download

Two versions of OziExplorer are supplied in this download a Shareware/Demo version and a Trial version - each has different feature and operational limitations, by using the 2 programs almost all the features of OziExplorer can be tested.

When you install and run OziExplorer, select the Tutorial (Demonstration Data) option on the Help menu which will guide you through some of the operations and features available within the software.

Installation

Download the OziExplorer Software into a folder on your hard disk. Run the Installation program "oziexp_setup.exe" - this is a self extracting installation program which will install OziExplorer and place menu items on the Windows Start Menu. To test the various features explained above, run the Shareware/Demo version using the "OziExplorer" menu item. Run the Trial version using the "OziExplorer Trial" menu item. Note : Some Virus software can interfere with the installation of software, if a problem is encountered installing OziExplorer, disable the virus program and enable it again after installing OziExplorer.

Optional Extras

On the Optional Extras Page you will find extra modules or utilities which may be required to use certain features of OziExplorer.

OziExplorer Help File Online - This link displays the OziExplorer Help and is recommended to help get the most out of OziExplorer. For OziExplorer Support, click here.

Help in PDF format. (Right click / Save As ... to save the oziexplorer_help.pdf)

If you are upgrading from a version prior to 3.90 (3.85 or 3.80 or previous) you should download the full installation to make sure you get all the new files required. Install the new version over the top of the old version, it will use most of your existing settings and license codes.

If you are upgrading from a 3.90 or later version you only need download the upgrade, click on the link below.