| Class |
Conditions |
Signage |
Infrastructure |
Terrain |
Example1 |
| 1 |
1.2m wide, hardened surface, suitable for wheelchairs |
arrows at intersections and frequent interpretive signage |
lookouts, seats, and barrier rails |
no previous walking experience required, ramps required if steps present |
access path in urban parkland |
| 2 |
90cm wide, modified or hardened surface, few intrusions |
arrows at intersections and frequent interpretive signage |
lookouts, seats, and barrier rails |
gradient usually less than 1:10, no previous walking experience required |
nature circuit in urban park |
| 3 |
generally modified, sometimes hardened, less than 1.2m wide |
signage and track markers for direction only, limited interpretive signage |
specific safety/ environmental considerations only |
gradient usually less than 1:10 but with some steep sections, some natural hazards (eg: water crossings) potentially present |
well-trodden walking track in major National Park |
| 4 |
generally distinct but without substantial modification to the ground, fallen debris/ obstacles likely |
minimal signage for management and directional purposes |
specific safety/ environmental considerations only |
may require map/ compass skills, users to be self-reliant |
walking track in National Park |
| 5 |
limited modification, track may be indistinct in places |
signage limited to management purposes |
specific safety/ environmental considerations only |
requires map/ compass and other specialised skills, users need to be self-reliant |
less-used walking track in a distant area of a national park |
| 6 |
no modification of the natural environment |
not provided |
not provided |
requires high degree of competence in map/compass and other specialised skills, users need to be self-reliant |
little-used path in a remote area |
