Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Orbost

Orbost

Orbost, located on the Princes Highway where it crosses the Snowy River is an important centre for the far eastern area of Victoria. Set amongst lush, green and fertile pastures, the town is an important stop for motorists due to its relative remoteness and also the centre for the surrounding dairy and timber industries. Orbost itself has a reasonable shopping precinct, the Rainforest Botanical Gardens and is close to several national parks. Certainly a good destination for those wanting to explore the Snowy River and the lush south-eastern part of Australia.

Population: 2,100
State: Victoria
Postcode: 3888
Local Government: East Gippsland Shire Council
Location: 375km east of Melbourne
Main Roads: Princes Highway , Bonang Highway
Main Watercourses: Snowy River
Accommodation: Travel Victoria
Radio Stations (Music): Triple J (96.7), 3TR-FM (99.9)

Photos from Orbost:

Looking south along Nicholson Street in Orbost (2000).

View over Orbost from the Princes Highway, just east of town (2001).

	Looking south along Nicholson Street in Orbost (2000).
	View over Orbost from the Princes Highway, just east of town (2001).