Attractions
Main Neerim Road Lookout, Neerim South VIC, Australia
Little Charlis' Lookout
Spectacular lookout on Main Neerim Road just north of town with soulful views of the landscape and nearby Tarago Reservoir.
Noojee Trestle Bridge, Noojee VIC, Australia
Noojee Trestle Bridge
The restored Noojee Trestle Bridge is one of the only remaining historic timber bridges in Victoria, a legacy from the old railway that ran from Noojee to Warragul. This short scenic trail is surrounded by tall forest, and offers a gentle climb from Noojee that is well-shaded and protected from the wind.
Location: Noojee
Distance: 3km one way
Track: Generally smooth dirt or gravel track
Grade: Level 1 – No experience required, suitable for beginners.
Start: Noojee
Finish: Noojee Trestle Bridge
Note: The trestle bridge has substantial guard rails.
Getting there: Travel via Monash Freeway (M1) and Princes Highway (A1) to the Mount Baw Baw/Neerim South (C426) turnoff. Follow the signs to Noojee approximately 130km east of Melbourne.
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Toorongo Falls Reserve, Toorongo Valley Road, Noojee VIC, Australia
Tooroonga and Ampitheatre Falls
A circular track through the Toorongo Falls Reserve that goes to the spectacular viewing platforms for Toorongo and Amphitheatre Falls.
Location: Toorongo Falls Reserve, Noojee
Distance: 2.2km return
Duration: 1 hour
Grade: Level 2 – No experience required. The track is hardened gravel or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and some steps. Walks up to 10km.
Start: Toorongo Falls day visitor area
Finish: Toorongo Falls day visitor area
Getting there: From Melbourne, head east along Princes Freeway turning left at the Drouin exit towards Noojee (C426). From Noojee, head east for 4km and turn left onto Toorongo Falls Road, which terminates at the reserve.
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Rokeby Crossover Rail Trail, Ash Grove, Rokeby VIC, Australia
Rokeby Crossover Rail Trail
This trail is part of the original Warragul to Noojee rail line and passes through the Crossover Regional Park to Neerim South, and then follows the Main Neerim Road. Highlights include the trestle bridge at Crossover and views of Tarago Reservoir, Bunyip State Forest and Mount Baw Baw.
Location: Rokeby to Neerim
Distance: 12.6km one way
Track: Generally smooth dirt or gravel track
Grade: Level 1 – No experience required, suitable for beginners.
Start: Rokeby Common, Rokeby
Finish: Neerim
Note: Take care at road crossings
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Glen Nayook Rainforest Walk, Paynter Road, Neerim Junction VIC, Australia
Glen Nayook Rainforest Walk
Glen Nayook Reserve is a delightful fern glen and a remnant of a mountain ash rainforest. The track follows the Tarago River to a fern gully where the river runs underground for 100 metres.
Distance: 1.5km return
Duration: 30 minutes
Grade: Level 3 – Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and steps. Walks up to 20km.
Getting there: From Melbourne, head east along Princes Freeway (M1) turning left at the Drouin exit towards Noojee (C426) and follow the signs to Neerim Junction. From there, follow the signs to the reserve at the end of Paynters Road.
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