Track Classifications

Track Classification is designed to help four wheel drivers select tracks that are best suited to their own ability and the ability of their vehicle. The system is based on using simple images and titles to indicate the difficulty of a track. The classifications are as follows:

  Easy Medium Difficult Very Difficult
Overview Description
All Wheel Drive and High Range 4WD. Novice Drivers
Mainly High Range 4WD but Low Range required. Some 4WD experience recommended.
Significant Low Range 4WD with standard 4WD ground clearance. Should have 4WD driver training.
Low Range 4WD with High ground clearance. Experienced Drivers.
Advisory Sign
Track Classification Advisory Sign: Easy
Track Classification Sign: Medium
Track Classification Advisory Sign: Difficult
Track Classification Advisory Sign: Very Difficult
Expected terrain and track conditions
Mostly unsealed roads with no obstacles and minor gradients.
Tracks with some steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. May have shallow water crossings.
Tracks with frequent steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. Possible water crossings.
Tracks with frequent very steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. May have difficult river crossings.
Vehicle Suitability
All Wheel Drive and High Range 4WD. Can be low clearance with single range and road tyres.
Suitable for medium clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain or road tyres.
Suitable for medium to high clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain tyres.
Suitable for high clearance vehicles with dual range and tyres suitable for the terrain (Mud Terrain Tyres).
Recovery Equipment
 
 
Recovery Equipment required
Winch/Recovery Equipment required
Driver Training / Experience
Suitable for novice drivers.
Recommended that drivers have experience or 4WD training. Recommended to be done in groups of vehicles.
Recommended for drivers with reasonable experience or 4WD training. To be done in groups of vehicles.
Drivers with extensive experience and advanced training should only attempt as there are several technical challenges. Recommended to be done in groups of four or more vehicles.
Weather
May more be difficult in wet conditions.
Will be more difficult in wet conditions.
Will be more difficult in wet conditions.
Will be more difficult in wet conditions.

 

The Track Classification Program is still in its early stages.