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Noojee Trestle Bridge Rail Trail - Trail Description
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Noojee Trestle Bridge Rail Trail
| Type: | Rail trail |
| Location: | 100km east of Melbourne |
| Start/end: | Noojee village - old station site to Trestle bridge |
| Status: | Open |
| Length open: | 3km |
| Surface: | Fine gravel |
| Public transport: | Bus |
| Features: | tourist |
| Contact Region: | Gippsland, Victoria |
Details
Features
- A short trail surrounded by tall forests
- An impressive restored timber trestle railway bridge
- Gentle terrain, shady and sheltered from wind
Description
Access Points
- Old station site in Noojee village, opposite the start of School Rd
- Trestle Bridge - Signposted gravel Rd off Yarra Junction Rd 2km from Noojee
Noojee to Trestle Bridge (3km)
- About 1km after leaving Noojee the trail widens to form a vehicle turning circle. Proceed around the mound on the right.
- The Trestle bridge is reached afetr 2.5km. There are steep steps at each end leading to the carpark.
- Thye trail narrows and finishes another 300m, where another trestle bridge once spanned the gully below.
For more information on this trail see the book Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia.
Background Information
This trail is part of the branch line from Warragul that opened in 1919. It was gradually closed in sections between 1954 and 1958. This area suffers from bushfires and required a lot of expensive repairs on many occasions. The Noojee Trestle was destroyed by fire in 1939, and rebuilt again in the same year. It is an impressive structure spanning 102 metres, is 21 metres high, and is supported by 19 sets of piles.
The Noojee and District Historical Society’s plans to restore the original railway site in Noojee including the station and surrounding tracks, goods shed, turn table and new additions of an underground museum and cultural centre.
The official opening of the ‘Noojee Heritage Project Centre’ occured in December 2011 comprising of the Society’s five-stage plan to reconstruct the site. The Noojee Heritage Project Centre will begin with stage one, which will see the construction of the goods shed and surrounding decking, a car park and appropriate signage in the township.
Links
The trail is maintained by the Baw Baw Shire Council Ph: 03 5624 2411
February 2012
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Contact Us About This Trail
Email or click here: gippsland@railtrails.org.au.
Photos
Noojee Trestle Bridge Rail Trail - Photos
Comments
Comments
08 January , 2019 by warwickdymphna@gmail.com
2/27 2nd Jan 2019. 2nd Rail Trail completed in my quest to ride every RT in Victoria this year. This is short and close to home so an esay one to knock off. A really nice area at the start with an old engine on display. The Noojee Trestle Bridge is beautiful and very picturesque. I went as far possible past the Bridge until a tree across path blocked my way, although I think I was only a few hundred metres from the end before turning around and going back to the start. You can follow me on FB Warwick Duncan - The 2nd Chance Man or Insta @warwick_rides
27 May , 2018 by nubwashere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX-b3RnjRGM
20 March , 2015 by davnrob
Only called in for a visit on our way back from Warburton but a fantastic walk around and across the bridge. Wedding party there taking photos to add to the magic.
26 December , 2014 by cascho
I rode this trail today (26th December 2014). It is a short well maintained trail - with two great tourist sites at either end - the Noojee station and the Trestle bridge. The track is well maintained and hybrid bikes will be fine. Honestly, it is too short for riding - and would be better suited for walking, given I rode the distance in less than 15 mins. Very impressed with the Noojee area.