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I did exactly that, bought a garmin CSX from the states. Havent bought the mapping software yet, still researching.

 

If you want Australian topo maps for Garmin GPSmap 60CSx- see HERE

 

Bit expensive though.

[GPS60Csx and Australia]

 

I had a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX but lent it to a friend (in Sydney) last year and haven't got it back yet . I found the 60CSX to be a great unit for what I used it for (primarly in the bush in remote areas).

 

I'm just waiting on Garmin's new range to become available - the "Colorado". I'm going to get a "300" model direct from one of the USA suppliers (once I have saved up the dollars needed). With the way our dollar is at the moment (exchange rate) it is much cheaper to buy direct from O/S rather than from one of our local retailers (however if you do have a problem with an imported unit - if it is under warranty - you have to return it to the point of purchase - ie. back O/S. That could get a bit expensive with International Courier costs if you have a problem).

 

When you used it out bush, were you using that oztopo map? Or just what it came with?

The base map that is supplied with the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX is not of any real use .... and the unit I had was imported direct from USA so the base map was for USA only !! - no good for Australia anyway.

 

I have used OZtopo which I found to be pretty good (a newer version is due out later this month).

 

I would suggest maybe starting with the "free" topo maps (for Garmin units) as suggested by "stfish" in this thread, to see if any are in your area (Alice Springs?) then trying those and maybe progressing from there.

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