A GPS audio driving tour is a simple idea that feels a little like magic the first time. You drive a route, and the right story plays automatically the moment you reach each spot, hands-free. Here is what is actually happening, and why it suits a road trip so well.
What a GPS audio tour actually is
It is a set of audio clips pinned to points on a map. As you drive, the app watches your location and plays the clip for a spot as you arrive, so you get the story at the lookout, not five minutes after you have left it.
Why it works offline
You download the whole tour, audio and map, before you set off. From then on it runs off your phone's GPS, which needs no signal or data. That is what makes it reliable on the exact scenic back roads where reception disappears.
How it compares to a podcast or a live guide
A podcast plays in order, whether or not it matches where you are. A live guide is brilliant but fixed to a schedule and a price. A GPS audio tour sits in between: the local knowledge of a guide, triggered to your location, on your own clock.
Getting started
Pick a tour, download it on wifi, mount your phone or connect the car audio, and drive. Browse QuokkaGuide tours across New South Wales to try one.
Frequently asked questions
Do GPS audio tours need internet?
No, once downloaded. They run on GPS, which works with no signal.
Are they safe to use while driving?
Yes. The whole point is hands-free: the audio plays automatically so you keep your eyes on the road.
Ready to pick a drive? See every self-guided audio tour in NSW and download your first one today.
