Arrows play a major role in wayfinding and directional signage. They must be used consistently to be effective.
Arrows are used on directional path, track and trail markers.
For effective directional signage, positioning of arrows is important.
Arrows must point either vertically, horizontally or at a 45 degree angle.
Directional arrows must be on a background contrasting to the arrow.
The minimum size plate for an arrow is 90 mm x 90 mm.
AS 2156.1: 2001 – Walking tracks – Classification and signage recommends colours for arrows that are most successful:
White
Blue
Yellow
Orange
Red. (Council colour palette does not include red, and should only be used for Australian mandatory signs, such as the regulatory pictograms.
Arrows should be arranged in descending order.
Destinations should appear in alphabetical or numerical sequence. When displayed on a map and information signs, destinations should be arranged in order of discovery or by path, track, trail numbering.
See the following figures for further guidance:
Figure 6: How to use arrows
Figure 7: Arrows arranged in descending order.
Figure 6: How to use arrows
Figure 7: Arrows arranged in descending order
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