Visit Cape Conran Coastal reserve and see the display of natural beauty with a stunning coastline of headlands , rocky shores, sheltered bays and endless golden beaches, Enjoy swimming, surfing, picnics and wildflower plains east of Marlo,Pt Ricardo beach for surf fishing and beautiful sunsets.Yeerung Estuary is a delightful place for family outings.
Only 14 kilometres from orbost, Marlo is where the Snowy River meets the sea. It is a small community with great views and a history as a port where paddle steamers, ketches and schooners carried produce on the river and to Melbourne. These days it is mainly a holiday and fishing village. A replica paddle steamer : The Curlip is currently being constructed. Click on the image to go to the website.
There are many great places for bicycle riding around Orbost. These two websites have rides for all levels of fitness.
East Gippsland Rail Trail Orbost Bike Rides
In Obost, visit the Slab Hut Visitor Information Centre. This is an authentic early settler's hut relocated from upstream Snowy River. The Exhibition centre is next to the Slab Hut and has great art and wood work exhibitions at a very minimal cost. You should also wander down to the sensory gardens in Forest Rd just up from Forest Park.
