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Town in Victoria, Australia
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Orbost is a town on the Snowy River and is a minor diversion of the Princes Highway in East Gippsland, in Victoria, Australia. It's along the intersection of A1 and C612, making it a popular stopover, and a gateway to the Victorian ski-fields.
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Large park on the Snowy River, with a cycling area, playground, electric barbecues and interpretive signage. It is a great place to stop off if you are travelling along the Princes Highway. A visitor information centre is also located here, inside a hut dating back to 1872.
Restaurant with liquor and a gambling area.
This pub dates back to 1884, making it Orbost's oldest. Serves Carlton Draught beer, and also offers cuisine in its bistro section such as parmigiana, rump steak and garlic prawns. 21 rooms are also available for accommodation, ranging from $60 to $100 a night.
Grocery store with liquor section.
Sewing and patchworks store.
By public transport
Orbost is accessible from Sydney and Canberra by coach.
By plane
There is an airport at Marlo, but doesn't receive many flights. It's a 10- to 15-minute drive via the
There is no public transport available, but it is possible to walk most places within the town fairly easily. There is a small local taxi service. It is a relatively easy 15-km bike ride to Marlo and the coast.
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