Noojee, Erica and Walhalla

Gippsland - more than a day trip

The lush towering forests 2 hours drive east of Melbourne offer more than just a day trip. Enjoy the attractions, eateries or accommodation in the settlements of Noojee, Erica and the well-preserved historic village of Walhalla.

Then explore peaceful forest campgrounds and waterfalls, paddle the Thomson River and explore scenic 4WD tracks. Or walk the trails to see local history and views on the Country of various Traditional Owners, including the Gunaikurnai people.

Explore Gippsland

Victoria's tallest trestle bridge

Visit the iconic Noojee Trestle Bridge - the tallest surviving timber trestle bridge of its kind in Victoria.

Noojee Trestle Bridge
Family enjoying Noojee Bridge

Camping, history, waterfalls and mountain biking

Toorongo Falls

Close to the town of Noojee, Toorongo Falls Reserve is a scenic destination for walking, camping and exploring waterfalls.

A person wearing a life jack paddling on the river

Thomson River Canoe Trail

Immerse yourself in natural scenery as you paddle the historic Thomson River between Coopers Creek and Brunton's Bridge.

Two people sitting next to a tent in the foreground and an amenities building in background

Coopers Creek

Popular campground and day visitor area on the Thomson River with easy access to the historic Walhalla area.

An image taken from a drone above Poplars Reserve, showcasing the large camping area surrounded by native trees

Poplars Reserve

Located by the Loch River, this site caters for camper trailers, caravans and tent-based camping. This site provides easy access to the Ada Tree, Noojee Trestle Bridge and Toorongo Falls.

A picnic table by the river at Bruntons Bridge Campground

Brunton's Bridge Campground

This camping spot by a heritage-listed bridge on the Thomson River is great for families and close to the town of Walhalla.

Erica Mountain Bike Park

Surrounding Erica township, these trails comprise 15km of singletrack with both cross-country and downhill ride options.

Huge historic old timber trestle bridge that bends around the corner surround by tall trees.

Noojee Rail Trail

Easy walk along a flat rail trail to view magnificent historic timber trestle bridge.

An orange sign reads Thomson Bridge Campground

Thomson Bridge Campground

A new campground on the Thomson River with easy access to the attractions of the historic Walhalla area.

A picnic area with picnic table, log seat and toilets

Latrobe River Campground and walk

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges – Set within a beautiful mountain ash forest in the Latrobe Valley, this secluded campground is a short stroll from the Latrobe River.

A tall and long timber trestle bridge stretches through the forest

Noojee Trestle Bridge

The iconic Noojee Trestle Bridge in the forests surrounding Noojee is the tallest surviving bridge of its kind in Victoria.

A walking path along a river with ferns surrounding

Horseshoe Bend Tunnel Walk

A scenic forest walk down to the beautiful Thomson River to see the historic Horseshoe Bend Tunnel in Gippsland.

A view over a campground with a gravel road passing through and many flat spots for camping alongside firepits.

Ingrams Campground

Ingrams Campground is in the foothills of Mt Baw Baw on the banks of the Western Tyers River. This family-friendly campground provides a unique camping experience in a remote forest setting.

Plan your visit to Noojee

Find more things to do and places to eat and stay in Noojee and surrounds at the Visit Victoria website.

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