Orbost is a gateway town of market
gardens, sawmills and rich river flats sustaining beef cattle and dairy
farms.
It is an ideal stopover with its beautiful parks and gardens
and excellent camping.
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Orbost Region Cottages
Snowy River Wildernest
Two secluded farm house cottages on the Snowy River between Orbost and Buchan. Ultimate in peace and tranquility. Each cottage sleeps at least 10 people. Views down the Snowy across to the National Park. Birds, wildlife and your hosts are the only neighbours.
Eco-tourists love us as we have so many species of birds easily photographed. We are a B&B on 3 acres of Land for Wildlife on the banks of the Cabbage Tree Creek.
Approx. halfway between Sydney & Melbourne on the Coastal Route at Cabbage Tree Creek, Near Orbost
Visit P. Ricardo beach for surf fishing and beautiful sunsets. Also, Yeering Estuary is a delightful area for family outings.
Touring
Orbost is rich with places of interest and is a starting point for exploring Snowy River Country and beautiful surrounding rainforest areas.
Visit Grandview Lookout for magnificent views over the famous Snowy River flats, once busy with buggies and bullock wagons. From Marlo, where the Snowy River meets the sea, paddle schooners and ketches once carried produce to Melbourne.
Lakes and Wilderness Tourism Visitors Information Centres have a wide range of publications that will assist visitors wishing to tour the area. Freecall 1800 637 060.
Cape Conran Reserve displays a stunning coastline of headlands, rocky shores, sheltered bays and endless beaches. You might see some of the abundant wildlife including a large range of birds and nocturnal animals. Stay at the natural camping area or in secluded timber cabins. Enjoy picnics, nature trails, swimming, surfing, surf fishing and canoeing.
The largest remaining cool and warm temperate rainforests are found in East Gippsland, the Rainforest Capital of Victoria. Visit the Rainforest Centre in Orbost to learn more about these ancient forests.
Visit the Slab Hut, an authentic early settler's hut relocated from near the Snowy River, and now the Visitors Information Centre.
Before you leave the Orbost area make sure that you take in the Cabbage Tree Palms, where you can see the only stand of native palm in Victoria.
Shopping in Orbost
Sonia Melville Craft Basket
Sonia Melville Craftbasket offers a wide range of wall hanging and quilt Patterns and Kits.
All Patterns and Kits include instructions, pattern sheets and colour photocopy of the finished project.
The website offers the complete range of wall hanging and quilt Patterns and Kits plus other items for the hobbyist. All can be easily ordered from the website.
Alternatively, when in Orbost, why not visit our shop at 36b Nicholson Street, Orbost Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday 9.30 -3.00, 1st Saturday of month 9.30am - 3.00pm
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