Zeka Spur Track

The road

Zeka Spur Track is the Victorian High Country at maximum difficulty. The 9-kilometre track south of Mansfield climbs a narrow spur ridgeline through mountain ash into subalpine ash, with drop-offs on both sides that leave no margin for error. The difficulty rating of 5.0 and Recovery Risk Index of 5.67 place it at the top end of accessible High Country 4WD in the state. A locker is not technically mandatory but strongly recommended - the rocky sections on the spur crest require consistent traction that open differentials struggle to deliver. The terrain is steep, narrow and intermittently rocky, with sections where the track narrows to barely wider than a standard 4WD. Navigation is straightforward - the spur only goes one way - but the consequences of a problem are real. This is a track for experienced drivers with properly equipped vehicles and full recovery gear. The reward is a High Country experience that most visitors never see - the Mansfield corridor below the main alpine resorts, where the bush is thicker and the traffic is zero.

The region

The Zeka Spur takes its name from the spur ridgeline south of Mansfield on the approach to the main Victorian Alps. The High Country in this area is part of the Murrindindi-Mansfield corridor, one of the most active 4WD areas in the state. The terrain is steep, rocky and narrow with significant drop-offs on the spur edges. Mountain ash and snow gum are the main tree species, transitioning to subalpine ash at elevation.

Before you go

Fuel in Mansfield. This is a demanding High Country track - approach it with a properly equipped and maintained 4WD. A locker (front or rear) is strongly advised for the technical sections. Recovery gear essential. The track can be snow-affected June through October.

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