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Release Notes - 2025 Q3

Latest roads, tracks, POIs, and software improvements to enhance your Hema Nav experience

The Hema Maps team is pleased to announce the latest update for Hema Nav and the Hema Update Manager. This release includes major map updates, POI enhancements, software improvements, and bug fixes to improve navigation performance and reliability.

How to Update Your Device

  1. Connect your Hema Navigator to Wi-Fi.

  2. From the Homes Screen, press Updates.

  3. Identify the Update Manager Card. Press the orange button to download the update and the green button to install.

  4. Now, go through all remaining cards in the Updates page. Press the orange button to download and press the green button to install.

  5. Australia+NZ download will take some time to download, so please ensure you have access to a stable internet connection.

If you’re experiencing crashes or Hema Nav not opening, please follow the steps outlined in our article here.

Updated road information

This release includes 1,572,937 km of refreshed roads and tracks across Australia. Key updates include:

Road / Network Change Location
New roundabout at McEacharn Street and Princes Highway Lucknow, VIC
New Styx River bridge Glenora, TAS
Newly opened Aldinga Bridge Main South Road & Aldinga Beach Road, Aldinga SA
Newly opened Berrimah Road Wishart Road & Strath Road, Berrimah, NT
Newly opened Express Lane M80 Ring Road to West Gate Bridge, Altona North, VIC
Newly opened Parkes Bypass Maguire Road to Barkers Road, Parkes, NSW
Newly opened bypass Wallgrove Road, Cecil Park, NSW
Newly opened link road Huon Highway to Flood Road, Huonville, TAS
Augusta Highway dual carriageway upgrade Wheat Road to Moulds Road, Port Wakefield, SA
Cleveland Redland Bay Road dual carriageway upgrade Anita Street to Town Centre, Victoria Point, QLD
Great Western Highway dual carriageway upgrade Little Hartley, NSW
Heathcote Road dual carriageway upgrade The Avenue to Infantry Parade, Hammondville, NSW

 

POI Dataset Updates

More POIs

The latest update refreshes 1,803,996 points of interest across a variety of categories:

POI Category Total Amount
Accommodation 51,671
Auto Service 74,350
Emergency 27,339
Entertainment 148,422
Information 4,289
Miscellaneous 16,959
Point of Interest: 131,837
Road Point of Interest 21,693
Services 1,104,859
Shopping 222,577

Increased Visibility

POI display has also been improved for easier navigation and trip planning. See below for a comparison of visibility:

Update Manager 

Enhancements

  • All downloads now check available storage space before starting.

  • Clear downloads now removes the latest version file.

Bug Fixes

  • Version numbers display correctly when no maps are installed.

  • Last updated date now displays correctly when no file exists.

  • Installing new maps now forces Hema Nav to restart and detect the new files.

Hema Nav

Enhancements

  • POI Activities and Facilities now display correct information.

  • Hema road attributes updated across roads and tracks.

  • Business facilities now display correctly on the map.

  • Buttons on the toolbar now align more smoothly.

  • Track bar now extends to the top of the screen and shows the next waypoint.

  • Waypoint markers added to the elevation graph.

  • Track reordering optimised for smoother route management.

Bug Fixes

  • Minor bugs and optimisations including button flickering and performance improvements.

Need help?


If you encounter any issues or require assistance, please submit a ticket with our technical support team.