Toorongo Falls, Noojee Victoria

About a two hour drive from Melbourne is the town of Noojee.  The name is taken from the Aboriginal word meaning 'a place to rest' or 'contentment.'  The location lives up to its name.  Nestled south of the Yarra Ranges and on the route to the Baw Baw ski fields, Noojee is surrounded by picturesque lush rolling hills. 

Toorongo Falls, Noojee Victoria

Toorongo Falls, Noojee Victoria

As you pass the town, take Toorongo Valley Road, which will take you to a car park where you find the walking track to Toorongo Falls.  The track is quite accessible and only requires a basic to moderate level of fitness and no experience.  The track itself is quite solid and has some steps and gentle hill sections.  The loop is about 2.2km long and will take about 1 - 1.5 hours. 

Amphitheatre Falls, Noojee Victoria

Amphitheatre Falls, Noojee Victoria

Along the loop is Amphitheatre Falls, the path to these falls from Toorongo Falls is a gentle and reasonably level walk.  The good news is, once you have reached Amphitheatre Falls, it is all down hill from there. 

Along the walk you will be alongside the Toorongo river and will be able to enjoy the view of the water as it cascades through the forest.  Also notable to look out for is the bird life and in the winter the fungi. 

At the car park there are toilet facilities and picnic tables so that you can recharge and refresh before returning to Melbourne or travelling onward to your next destination in wonderful, Victoria Australia.

Toorongo River, Noojee Victoria

Toorongo River, Noojee Victoria