For every level a general good health is necessary.
Level 1
- No specific fitness requirements
- Easy walks to up to one hour
Level 2
- Tracks in generally good condition
- A day pack has to be carried
- Limited up and down
- No hiking experience needed
- Walks to up to 2 hours
Level 3
- Easier tramping track
- Tracks generally in good condition
- Altitude gains of up to 300m
- A day pack has to be carried
- Walks up to 4 hours
Level 4
- At times challenging tramping track
- Can include uneven track surfaces and river crossings
- For hiker who look for a challenge
- Very good fitness required
- Altitude gains up to 600m
- A day pack has to be carried
- Walks up to 6 hours
Level 5
- For the extreme fit hiker who looks for an outstanding challenge
- Faster pace, up to 8 hours walk or altitude gains of up to 1000m
- Some exposure to heights
- Hiking experience necessary
- A day pack with emergency clothing has to be carried
