5.1km, 1hr 40 mins | Marlo Coastal Reserve | Take in unique landscapes on a gentle amble from the centre of Marlo to the dramatic coast of Mots Beach.

Delight in the breathtaking elevated views of the estuary, river mouth and coastline to Point Ricardo.

A twitcher’s haven, the boardwalk sections are perfect to watch birdlife and other inhabitants of the backwaters and wetlands. This walk explores the lower reaches of the Snowy River estuary and links to the beach.

Pin Location: Marlo Coastal Reserve
Distance: 5.1km one way
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Start: Corner of Marlo Rd and Jorgensen St, Marlo
Finish: Frenches Narrows car park
Snowy River Estuary Walk Marlo view of trail surrounded by trees
Snowy River Estuary Walk Marlo view of bridge over water with bushland
Snowy River Estuary Walk Marlo panoramic view of lakes and ocean hero

Explore The Surrounds

Corringle Slips paddleboarder with panoramic view HERO

Marlo

Fishing-primed and boating-perfect, Marlo is a relaxed coastal town where the Snowy River meets wild ocean beaches.

Family walking outside of Marshalls Commonwealth Hotel Orbost 1

Orbost

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

Grass Tree and gums in Errinundra National Park

Errinundra National Park

Take a journey through time discovering old growth forests and hike past trickling streams, friendly ferns and some of the largest living shining gums in the…

Errinundra national park

Errinundra Saddle Rainforest Walk

1km, 40 mins | Errinundra National Park | Boardwalks pass trickling streams, friendly ferns and some of the largest living shining gums in the world. Walk in…

Girl walking on the beach at Cape Conran near Marlo

Cape Conran

Explore the wide sandy beaches flanked by rocky outcrops and impossibly blue waters, where nectar-feeding birds flit lightly through the banksia woodlands.

Cape Conran Family walking beach

Cape Conran Nature Trail

3.2km - 6.4km, 1.5 - 2 hrs | Cape Conran Coastal Park | Follow the boardwalk through banksia woodlands and heathland, past sacred ancient meeting places of…

East Gippsland Rail Trail panoramic view of cyclists over bridge

East Gippsland Rail Trail

96km | Bairnsdale - Newmerella | Cycle through frolicking hills and whispering forest, taking in grand old trestle bridges.The trail navigates through bucolic…

Cabbage Tree Palm 2 Resize 1

Cabbage Tree Palms Walk

1km, 15 mins | Marlo | A short bushwalk amongst the southernmost palms in Australia, over gentle hills with plenty of wildlife spotting and birdwatching…

People walking at Quarry Beach Croajingolong National Park

Croajingolong National Park

Croajingolong National Park is one of the country’s most beautiful and ecologically significant places, and the stuff of dreams for keen hikers.

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