Walk & Hike Difficulty Levels
EASY
This might suit you if:
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You’re getting back into movement
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You feel a bit nervous about joining a walk
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You prefer a slower pace with plenty of breaks
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You can walk and talk at least 5kms without feeling breathless
What to expect:
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Mostly flat or gently undulating tracks
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​Wide open paths or trails
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Relaxed pace
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Regular breaks along the way
Distance: 5–8km
Duration: 2–3 hours
Terrain: Clearly formed tracks with minimal hills
EASY TO MODERATE
This might suit you if:
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You’re comfortable walking for a few hours
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You’d like a little more challenge without it feeling intense
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You don’t mind a few hills or uneven sections
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You’re ready to build confidence and stamina outdoors
What to expect:
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Some hills and uneven ground
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Bush tracks with occasional stairs or rocky sections
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A steady but comfortable pace
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Regular breaks along the way
Distance: 6–10km
Duration: 3–4 hours
Terrain: Moderate inclines and uneven bush terrain in parts
MODERATE
This might suit you if:
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You already walk fairly regularly
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You’re comfortable with longer distances and hills
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You enjoy a physical challenge
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You don’t mind getting a bit sweaty or tired
What to expect:​
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Steep climbs and descents
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Undulating uneven or rocky bush tracks
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A stronger pace at times
Distance: 6–12km
Duration: 3–5 hours
Terrain: Bush tracks, stairs, hills and rougher terrain
MODERATE TO CHALLENGING
This might suit you if:
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You walk regularly and feel solid on longer outings
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You're ready to step up from Moderate without going all-in on Challenging
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You don't mind a tough climb if there's a good pace to settle into
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You're building toward longer or harder hikes
What to expect:
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Longer climbs and descents than Moderate, with some sustained sections
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Uneven, rocky or rougher bush tracks
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A steady but firmer pace, with breaks a little further apart
Distance: 8–13km
Duration: 4–6 hours
Terrain: Sustained hills and/or stair climbs, uneven bush tracks, tougher than Moderate but short of Challenging
CHALLENGING
This might suit you if:
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You're a regular, confident walker or hiker
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You're comfortable on your feet for most of the day
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You enjoy pushing a little further and don't mind a tougher day out
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You're happy to go at a strong, steady pace with less frequent stopping
What to expect:
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Sustained climbs and longer descents
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Rougher, less formed tracks with rocks, roots or loose surfaces
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A firmer pace with fewer breaks
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Longer time on your feet
Distance: 10–15km
Duration: 5–7 hours
Terrain: Steep, sustained climbs on rough or exposed bush tracks
