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Discover Orbost

Along the banks of the Snowy River where the plains meet the sea lies the sweet town of Orbost.

Rolling hills, gloriously rich farmland, dramatic coastlines and mountain forests surround the town creating its nature-rich vibe.

Orbost store interior with customers and giftware

Things to do in Orbost

Get pedalling with Snowy River Cycling. Take a self guided tour along the East Gippsland Rail Trail, or an organised tour with all the trimmings: accommodation, luggage transfers and transport from one great trail to the next.

Use Orbost as a base to explore the southern section of Snowy River National Park. In under an hour you can discover the spectacular cascade on the Raymond Creek Falls Walk, plunging a fearless 20 metres into a deep, clear pool below.

Orbost restaurants & cafes

East Gippsland Coffee Roasters gather raw green coffee beans from around the world, then roast and package them right here in Orbost. Stop in to savour a barista-made brew alongside a decadent brownie, browse gifts from local makers and be sure to take home some of their freshly roasted beans.

Salt Organics are your go-to for crusty, 100% organic sourdough. Also, for coffee and croissants, fresh fruit and veg, organic beef pies, sausage rolls... oh, and try their stone baked sourdough pizzas and butter pastry pizza pies, delicious!

Venture a little further toward the coast where the Marlo Hotel has unbeatable views from its elevated deck, cold brews and tasty pub food with a seafood-lovers menu.

Near Marlo, Sailors Grave, forage and gather natural, fresh ingredients from the ocean, rivers and farms of the region, to push the boundaries of beer with the likes of their Lemon Meringue Sour, Down She Gose with seaweed or Law of the Tongue oyster stout. You can savour their beer in their on-site cellar door, and in any Gippsland restaurant or bar worth their salt, of course!