Noojee lies on the Latrobe River and combines a distinctive railway history with trails through forest and bushland. The Trestle Bridge, Heritage Centre and public murals showcase different sides of the town: historic railway lines and structures, as well as the landscape of river, tree ferns and native bushland. This lets you get to know Noojee according to your interests, exploring its history and outdoor activities.
Railway history around the Trestle Bridge
The Noojee Trestle Bridge was originally built in 1919, burned down in 1939 and was rebuilt that same year. The historic timber trestle bridge is 21 metres high and 102 metres long. It lies along the old railway line through the Noojee Bushland Reserve and the town of Noojee. The bridge therefore combines a distinctive structure with the railway history that helped shape the town.
The Noojee Rail Trail also follows this historic railway line. It was in operation from 1919 to 1954. The trail makes the former railway corridor part of today’s landscape experience and complements views of the bridge with the route of the historic line.
The Noojee Heritage Centre offers another perspective. It includes a replica of Noojee’s historic, hundred-year-old railway station. The Centre also displays the historic J-550 steam locomotive in a static exhibition. The bridge, railway corridor, station replica and locomotive offer different ways to explore the town’s railway heritage.
Noojee’s public murals tell the story of the bushfires of 1926 and 1939, the thriving timber industry and sawmill, and the historic railway line. Other subjects include the region’s flora and fauna, river and waterfalls. The murals invite visitors to see their surroundings in a new way. Their condition may change; check what is on display locally before your visit.
Forest trails and scenery
Noojee is a town on the Latrobe River, surrounded by lush native bushland and tall tree ferns. This landscape provides the setting for several walking and cycling trails that lead through the forest from the Noojee Trestle Bridge. If you are interested in longer trails, the bridge is a starting point for several routes, without limiting every trail to a single activity.
One named circuit walk is the Toorongo & Amphitheatre Falls Loop Walk in Toorongo Falls Reserve near Noojee. The easy circuit is 2.2 kilometres long and takes about an hour. Moss-covered rocks and tree ferns are among the features described along the way. The stated distance and approximate duration provide a clear guide to this walk.
On the Waterwheel Walk, visitors can see a waterwheel that is at least a hundred years old. This brings other traces of the past into view alongside the railway and town history. The trails and sights offer different points of interest: from the historic railway line to a circuit walk and the waterwheel.
Practical information
The base of the Noojee Trestle Bridge can be reached via a gravel car park; the area is suitable for picnics. If you are planning a visit there, you can take the structure and the opportunities for spending time outdoors into account together. Conditions at the car park may change, so it is worth checking the latest situation before your visit.
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For the overview of the wider region: Victoria.
