Cemetery Fireline

If you're after a genuinely challenging drive that'll test your vehicle's capabilities and your nerve, Cemetery Fireline delivers in spades. This 4 km hard-core route near Warburton pushes experienced drivers to their limits with a brutal 13% grade and terrain that demands respect, skill, and proper equipment. You'll need a winch for this one—it's not optional, it's essential—so come prepared and never attempt it alone.

The trail winds through dense forest with surfaces that transition between rocky outcrops and deeply rutted sections carved by water and weather. You'll navigate tight switchbacks where precision steering matters, and you'll encounter sections where your vehicle will be working at extreme angles. The scenery is beautiful mountain forest, but you won't have much time to admire it while concentrating on line choice and throttle control. Completion typically takes around 26 minutes for those who know what they're doing, but expect longer if you're being cautious—which you should be.

This is unforgiving terrain where recovery situations aren't hypothetical. Ensure your vehicle is in top mechanical condition, your tyres have good tread, and your recovery gear is properly installed and ready. Check weather conditions before heading out; rain transforms this track into something considerably more dangerous. Cemetery Fireline has challenged 53 vehicles to date, and only those properly equipped and mentally prepared should attempt it. Track this route with the Newtracs app to log your completion time and join the community of drivers who've conquered one of Victoria's toughest off-road challenges.