AUSTRALIAN WALKING TRACK GRADING SYSTEM
The walks described on this website are graded according to the Australian Walking Track Grading System, which provides a helpful system for determining which tracks are suitable for your own requirements. For information further to the below table, please click here.
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| Distance | 5 km max | 10 km max | 20 km max | can be more than 20 km | can be more than 20 km |
| Gradient | Flat | Gentle hills | Short steep hills | Very steep | Very steep and difficult |
| Quality of path | Well formed track | Formed track | Formed track, some obstacles | Rough track, many obstacles | Rough unformed track |
| Quality of markings | Clearly sign posted | Clearly sign posted | Sign posted | Limited signage | No directional signage |
| Experience required | No experience required | No experience required | Some bushwalking experience recommended | Experienced bushwalkers | Very experienced bushwalkers |
| Steps | No steps | Occasional steps | Many steps | ||
| Public summary | No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5km. | No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. | Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km. | Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. | Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km. |
WALK HIGH COUNTRY DEFINITIONS
WALKS BY GRADE
| Town Walks | - Grade 1 to 2 |
| Historic Walks | - Grade 1 to 2 |
| Nature Walks | - Grade 1 to 4 |
| Wilderness Walks | - Grade 4 to 5 |
WALKS BY DURATION
| Short Walks | - 1 to 3 hours |
| Half Day Walks | - 4 to 5 hours |
| Day Walks | - 6 to 8 hours |
| Multiday Walks | - overnight |