Orbost is situated in the far east of Victoria between the tiny communities of Nowa Nowa and Cabbage Tree Creek.

The area around Orbost was first settled in 1842 and originally used for cattle grazing. A township began to develop in the 1870s and it eventually became an important service centre for what has developed into a major cattle and agricultural district. The surrounding mountain forests produce hardwood timber, most of which is milled locally.

Orbost is situated on the Snowy River, surrounded by its rich river flats. Its commercial centre is along Nicholson Street and includes two supermarkets, a selection of shops and a few hotels. At the northern end of the commercial centre, at the Salisbury Street roundabout, is a memorial clocktower. As Nicholson Street heads northwards, it breaks out into a wide boulevard with lawns and trees along its central strip.

Forest Park is an attractive reserve in Orbost, wedged between Nicholson Street and the Snowy River. It features a slab hut which was built in 1872 and relocated to its present site. The hut is open to the public and furnished as a period settler's home. Other attractions in Forest Park include the Orbost Exhibition Centre and gallery, as well as a number of rainforest walks which begin in the park.

Good views of Orbost, the Snowy River and the bridges across its flood plain can be enjoyed from Grandview Lookout, located south-west of Orbost in the small community of Newmerella.

14 kilometres downstream along the Snowy River near its mouth is the small coastal community of Marlo.

Orbost Exhibition Centre Showcasing the artistic talents of Orbost residents with public exhibitions of wood products and offering a venue for cultural performances

	Corringle Foreshore Reserve Located near the mouth of the Snowy River Estuary just west of Marlo and south of Orbost, it offers bush camping, fishing and boating in a natural setting
	East Gippsland Rail Trail An almost 100 kilometre walking, cycling and horse riding trail along the old railway line from Bairnsdale to Orbost via Bruthen, passing through grazing land and forests
	Orbost Bike Rides Presenting a series of bike tracks and routes that start from the centre of Orbost, from easy 2 hour rides to challenging 5 hour rides, with maps and photos
	Snowy River National Park Located along the Snowy River in a remote wilderness area, it features magnificent river scenery, spectacular deep gorges and forests

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