Attractions
Noojee and its surrounding area is an exceptionally attractive place to visit with a few camping grounds, several picnic areas and walking and cycling tracks through the natural bush or alongside the Latrobe River.
Trestle Bridge, one of the area's major attractions, is a short drive or a pleasant walk from the town. The restored bridge known as No 7 and constructed from local timber is 102 metres long and 20 metres high. It is thought to be one of the largest of its type in the southern hemisphere and is classified by the National Trust. Steps from the car park at the base lead to the top of the bridge and from there it's a short walk or bicycle ride along the rail trail to Noojee.
Another major attraction is the picturesque Toorongo Falls Reserve, a 16-hectare area beside the Toorongo River and Little Toorongo River featuring spectacular Toorongo Falls and Amphitheatre Falls, which are a one kilometre walk from the car park. The reserve is a short 10-minute drive from the town.
The Ada Tree, a giant mountain ash 76 metres tall with a circumference of 15 metres, is a one and a half kilometre walk along Island Creek, through rainforest just off the Yarra Junction–Noojee Road. The tree is estimated to be 300 years old and one of the largest flowering trees in the world.
The Noojee Heritage Centre is in a community-built replica of the original Noojee railway station, with a 1950s J class locomotive stationed at the platform. Wonderfully engaging displays inside depict the area's timber and railway heritage and illustrate the lives of people from the era.
A little more than an hour's drive from Noojee is Mt Baw Baw Alpine Village, Melbourne's closest downhill ski resort. The village offers a safe, affordable snow experience during winter and adventure activities or beautiful places to explore amongst the snow gums, during the rest of the year.
