Holiday houses in Noojee

Surrounded by dense forests and endless rolling hills, Noojee is a place of breathtaking natural beauty roughly 90 minutes east of Melbourne. There’s a reason why this town in the Gippsland region of Victoria is named for the Aboriginal word meaning “contentment.” With its wealth of scenic drives, riverside beaches, and epic hikes, Noojee has something for every kind of outdoor adventurer.

The majestic Mount Baw Baw is one of the best-known attractions in the area, located within a short drive of the town centre. No matter the season, you can always find a wide range of activities on offer here, whether it's skiing in winter, biking in summer, or capturing the sights and smells of rare wildflowers coming into bloom on a spring bushwalk. You’ll also find a superb range of hearty pub meals served in several rustic eateries dotted throughout the town centre.

Noojee offers a wide range of activities any time of the year. Temperatures can dip pretty low here in June and July, which is when the ski slopes on Mount Baw Baw are blanketed with snow. That said, it really is a postcard paradise provided you bring your woolens along for the ride. The months of September, October, April, and May are ideal for taking a bushwalk or two as the air is crisp but never too cold. In the summer, the temperatures can get fairly warm, making it a great time to lounge in a pool or paddle the Latrobe River.

Noojee Trestle Bridge

Originally constructed in 1919, the first Noojee Trestle Bridge burnt down in 1939. Lovingly rebuilt the next year, it’s now the tallest surviving trestle bridge in the state of Victoria, and it serves as a reminder of the vital railway that once ran from Noojee to Warragul. Today, the bridge marks the starting point for a whole host of walks and cycling trails and is a popular spot for photographs.

Ada Tree

Said to be around 300 years old and measuring 76 metres in height, this giant mountain tree is one of the largest known flowering trees on the planet. You can catch a glimpse of this natural wonder for yourself via an easy 3-kilometre trek. You’ll also get a chance to discover the remnants of historic timber settlements along the way, a nod to the logging history of this rural region of Victoria.

Toorongo Falls

Just north of Noojee you’ll find the Toorongo Falls Scenic Reserve. The area once marked the border between the lands of different Aboriginal communities. You can discover more about the history of the area on site, and learn about the modern Indigineous Australians living nearby. It’s a great place to head for a picnic with a backdrop of beautiful waterfalls, or you can even set up camp here.