A new classification system for 4WD tracks on Public Land across Victoria has been developed by an advisory group representing Parks Victoria, the Department of Sustainability and Environment and Four Wheel Drive Victoria featuring:

Four level colour coded system indicating degree of difficulty
Standard symbols to show easy to very difficult tracks
General descriptions to guide drivers

Things to consider:

The tracks have been classified for dry conditions and most medium, difficult and very difficult tracks will be more difficult in wet weather
Recovery equipment is advisory only and is not mandatory, but recommended in line with Tourism Adventure Activity Standards
Inexperienced drivers may require further training for more difficult tracks

Easy

Mostly unsealed roads with no obstacles and minor gradients. All wheel drive and high range 4x4. Can be low clearance with single range and road tyres. Suitable for novice drivers. May be difficult in wet conditions.

Easy to Medium

Mostly unsealed roads with no obstacles and minor gradients. All wheel drive and high range 4x4. Can be low clearance with single range and road tyres. Suitable for novice drivers. Will be difficult in wet conditions.

Medium

Tracks with some steep and/ or rocky, slippery or sandy sections. May have shallow water crossings. Suitable for medium clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain or road tyers. Recommended that drivers have experience or 4x4 training. Recommended to be done in groups of vehicles. Will be more difficult in wet conditions.

Medium to Difficult

Significant low range 4x4 with standard 4x4 ground clearance. Recommended for drivers with reasonable experience or 4x4 training. Track with frequent steep and/ or rocky, slippery or sandy track sections may have shallow water crossings. Suitable for medium to high clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain types. To be done in groups of vehicles. More difficult in wet conditions.

Difficult

Significant low range 4x4 with standard 4x4 ground clearance. Recommended for drivers with reasonable experience or 4x4 training. Track with frequent steep and/ or rocky, slippery or sandy track sections may have shallow water crossings. Suitable for medium to high clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain types. To be done in groups of vehicles. More difficult in wet conditions.

Very Difficult

Low Range 4x4 with high ground clearance. Experienced drivers and advanced 4x4 training. Tracks with frequent very steep and/ or rocky, slippery or sandy track sections. May have difficult river crossings. Suitable for high clearance vehicles with dual range tyres suitable for mud terrain. Winch recovery equipment required. Recommended to be done in groups of four or more vehicles.

Four Wheel Driving Classifications