Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
www.tramper.co.nz
Articles, photos, forums and excellent track and hut information.
www.trampingnz.com
Region-by-region track info with readable trip reports.
www.peakbagging.org.nz
Find a summit and get up on top of it.
www.topomap.co.nz
Online topographic maps of the whole country.
Track Classification
Tracks in NZ are classified according to various features, including level of difficulty. We
loosely refer to the level of difficulty as easy, medium, hard or difficult. The widely used
track classification system is as follows:
Short Walk
Well formed; allows for wheelchair access or constructed to 'shoe' standard (ie walking boots not re-
quired). Suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Walking Track
Easy and well-formed longer walks; constructed to 'shoe' standard. Suitable for people of most ages
and fitness levels.
Easy Tramping Track
or
Great Walk
Well formed; major water crossings have bridges and track junctions have signs.
Light walking boots required.
Tramping Track
Requires skill and experience; constructed to 'boot' standard. Suitable for people of average physical
fitness. Water crossings may not have bridges.
Route
Requires a high degree of skill, experience and navigation skills. Well-equipped trampers only.
