The Noojee Trestle Bridge No. 7 is an impressive example of Victorian-era engineering,
the tallest surviving wooden trestle bridge in Victoria at 21 metres. This remarkable
structure not only functions as infrastructure but also as a significant historical landmark,
inviting visitors to appreciate its beauty and heritage.
Of the seven original timber trestle bridges on the Noojee-Warragul line, six were
destroyed by fierce bushfires in 1926 and 1939, with some remnants abandoned after
the line closed in 1954.
The Noojee Trestle Bridge was rebuilt in 1939 and has undergone several restorations
to preserve its integrity. Today, the bridge is listed as a heritage site, attracting tourists
along the 6 km Noojee Trestle Bridge Rail Trail.
The trail from the Heritage Centre crosses Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road and follows a
steady 1-in-45 incline through mountain ash forest to the bridge, nestled within the
Noojee Bushland Reserve, where history and nature beautifully meet.
Please Respect the Environment and Leave No Trace