Victoria location profile
Noojee VIC 3833
Noojee is a small forest hamlet in West Gippsland known for its timber heritage, rivers, waterfalls and the iconic Noojee Trestle Bridge. It’s a tranquil base and popular weekend escape, serving as a gateway to Mt Baw Baw and the nearby alpine and state forest areas.
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Why families consider Noojee
Quiet rural-tourism community with a mix of long-term locals, tree-changers and weekenders. Lifestyle revolves around outdoor pursuits like hiking, fishing and camping, with a friendly small-town feel and strong bushfire awareness.
Amenities & services
- Noojee General Store
- Noojee Hotel (pub/bistro)
- Noojee Toolshed Bar & Grill
- Fuel station and picnic facilities
- CFA brigade and community hall
- Nearest GP and pharmacy: Neerim South
- Nearest hospital: West Gippsland Hospital (Warragul)
- Nearest major shopping: Neerim South IGA and Warragul retail centres
- Neerim South Library (Neerim South)
- Warragul Library (Warragul)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Warragul Station (V/Line Traralgon line)
- Bus: Warragul–Neerim South–Noojee route (limited service)
- Major road: Yarra Junction–Noojee Road (C425)
- Major road: Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road (C426)
- Access via Neerim South and Warragul to Princes Hwy (M1)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Noojee Trestle Bridge and Rail Trail
- Toorongo Falls and Amphitheatre Falls walks
- Latrobe River fishing and picnic spots
- Noojee Heritage Centre/Railway precinct
- Noojee Recreation Reserve (oval, community events)
- Camping at Toorongo Falls Reserve and nearby state forest sites
- Toorongo Falls Reserve
- Baw Baw National Park (nearby)
- Noojee Trestle Bridge Reserve
- Yarra State Forest (surrounds area)
Education context
Very limited within Noojee; childcare, kindergarten and OSHC available in Neerim South and Warragul.
- Federation University Australia – Berwick Campus (Berwick)
- Federation University Australia – Gippsland Campus (Churchill)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (Clayton)
- Swinburne University of Technology – Hawthorn Campus (Hawthorn)