OMO: A Journey of Discovery

To visit the Omo Valley in Ethiopia is to be transported to another time and place altogther. We immerse ourselves in the bewildering diversity of cultures and tribal traditions.

The sun rose golden over the arid plains of southern Ethiopia, painting the land with the soft, amber hues of dawn. My guide, Alemayehu, a man with an easy smile and a knack for storytelling, had warned me that today would be unforgettable. The Omo Valley, he said, was unlike anywhere else on Earth. He was right.

Visiting The Noojee Trestle Bridge

The Noojee Trestle Bridge was often referred to simply as Number 7', a reference to it being one of seven bridges along the Nayook to Noojee section of the rail link between Warragul and Noojee.

Construction of the bridge was undertaken between 1917 and 1919. When complete, it was one of the largest bridges of its type in the southern hemisphere. It was primarily used to transport timber from the forests around Noojee; however it also took passengers, goods and livestock to nearby towns.