A mountain waterfall, although a bit far from the Melbourne city centre, is well worth a visit. This hiking route is also very suitable for novice climbers, taking about 45 minutes in total, with three waterfalls to enjoy along the way.
Waterfalls near Noojee
Toorongo Falls and Amphitheatre Falls
The rainforest atmosphere is overwhelming on the way to the waterfalls (Toorongo Falls and Amphitheatre Falls). There are giant ferns, shrubs, and tall trees everywhere, and the air is filled with the scent of the rainforest, making you feel like you’ve traveled back in time to the Jurassic era!
You can drive directly to Toorongo Falls Reserve with GPS navigation, and dogs are allowed! There are restrooms next to the parking lot, but no dog waste bags provided.
The hiking trail is very interesting, following a creek all the way up. The scenery is never dull, and although it’s uphill, the stairs make it less boring. There are many large rocks along the way, giving a sense of space-time distortion.
According to the official website, the entire trip takes about one hour if you visit both waterfalls. When you first enter, you will pass a small bridge, which is a popular spot for photos because it’s very beautiful.
There are many flying insects on the mountain that may bite, so we did not go up to the waterfall this time. Along the way, there is a section of the trail with stone steps, and the sunlight shines through the dense forest, giving a special feeling to the fern leaves.
Noojee Trestle Bridge
After seeing the waterfalls, you can drive for more than ten minutes to the Noojee Trestle Bridge, a very old wooden trestle bridge in the local area of Victoria. It is 21 meters high and 102 meters long. It used to be an important transportation artery for the town and is the only preserved wooden trestle bridge in the area. Visitors are allowed to walk on the bridge and feel up close, giving a sense of mystery.
Noojee Trestle Bridge is a century-old wooden truss bridge, the highest in Victoria, and is very spectacular. It was originally used for trains in the 19th century, but now visitors can walk on it and feel as if they are walking in a jungle paradise.
Additionally, there is a campsite here. For camping enthusiasts, you can come with family and friends for camping.
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