Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Walks no greater than 5km.
Grade 2: No bushwalking experience required. The track has a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km.
Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
Grade 4: Bushwalking experience required. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.
Grade 5: Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.
Grade 6: Same as grade 5, but off-track.
For all Grades, the event description is to include rock hopping and height exposure if pertinent.
