Download OpenStreetMap Data for New Zealand
Select an area within New Zealand and choose a data type to download from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. Data is returned as GeoJSON.
1. Select Area
2. Choose Data Type
Data from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL.
Powered by the Overpass API. Please use responsibly and avoid excessive queries.
Download New Zealand Map Data from OpenStreetMap
Use this free tool to download geospatial data for New Zealand directly from OpenStreetMap. The map is pre-centered on New Zealand — draw a bounding box to select an area, choose a data type, and export the results as GeoJSON. No sign-up or software installation required.
Available New Zealand Data Types
New Zealand Roads & Highways
Download motorways, highways, residential streets, paths, and cycleways across New Zealand.
New Zealand Building Footprints
Extract building outlines including residential, commercial, and industrial structures in New Zealand.
New Zealand Waterways
Rivers, streams, canals, and drainage ditches throughout New Zealand.
New Zealand Railways
Rail lines, stations, and light rail networks in New Zealand.
New Zealand Land Use
Parks, forests, residential zones, commercial areas, and farmland in New Zealand.
New Zealand Amenities
Schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public services across New Zealand.
New Zealand Natural Features
Water bodies, forests, coastlines, peaks, and wetlands in New Zealand.
New Zealand Power Infrastructure
Power lines, substations, and generators throughout New Zealand.
How to Download New Zealand OSM Data
- Select an area — Use Shift + drag on the map to draw a bounding box within New Zealand.
- Choose a data type — Pick from roads, buildings, waterways, railways, land use, amenities, natural features, or power infrastructure.
- Download — Click the download button to fetch data from the Overpass API. Preview the results on the map, then save as GeoJSON.
Output Format
Data is exported as GeoJSON, a widely supported open standard for geospatial data. GeoJSON files can be opened in QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Earth, and many other GIS tools. You can also use QuickMapTools to convert GeoJSON to Shapefile, convert GeoJSON to KML, or visualize GeoJSON on a map.