Noojee - Trestle Bridge Rail Trail
The restored Noojee Trestle Bridge is one of Victoria's few surviving historic timber railway bridges and the tallest surviving wooden trestle bridge of its kind in the state. The bridge, known as No. 7, is the only remaining bridge of seven trestle bridges that once stood along this section of railway between Nayook and Noojee.
The bridge is 102 metres long and 21 metres high. It was originally built in 1919, destroyed by fire in 1939 and rebuilt during the same year. The railway operated between Noojee and Warragul from 1919 until 1954 and was mainly used to transport timber from the surrounding forests.
Repairs to the bridge decking, piles and handrails were completed in 2022. Further safety repairs were undertaken in 2025 before the bridge reopened to walkers and cyclists.
The Noojee Trestle Bridge Rail Trail follows the former railway alignment through tall mountain ash forest between the Noojee Railway Station Precinct and the bridge. Visitors can walk or cycle across the top of the bridge or follow the steep stairs to view the impressive timber structure from below.
Location: Noojee
Distance: 6 km return
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Grade: Level 1
Track: Generally smooth dirt or gravel shared trail
Activities: Walking and cycling
Starting Point: Noojee Railway Station Precinct beside the Noojee Heritage Centre, School Road, Noojee 3833
The railway station precinct has parking, toilets, picnic facilities, historical information and a restored J-class steam locomotive.
Visitors who do not want to complete the full walk can drive directly to the bridge. The gravel access road to the bridge car park is located off Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road and is suitable for 2WD vehicles. Picnic tables are located at the base of the bridge, but there are no toilets at the bridge car park.
Getting there: From Melbourne, travel east along the Princes Freeway and take the Drouin exit. Follow Main South Road and signs towards Noojee. Begin the full walk at the Noojee Railway Station Precinct or continue along Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road to the signed gravel access road leading to the bridge car park.
Access for Wheelchairs:
The bridge can be viewed from the gravel car park at its base. Access to the top of the bridge from the car park requires climbing steep stairs and is not suitable for wheelchairs. The rail trail has dirt and gravel surfaces that may be uneven or muddy after rain.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are allowed. Keep dogs on a lead and under control because the route is shared with walkers and cyclists.
Trestle Bridge Rail Trail Map
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Location
Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road, Noojee 3833 View Map
