Orbost is a town on the Snowy River and is a minor diversion of the Princes Highway in East Gippsland, in Victoria, Australia. It has a population of about 3000.
Orbost is themed as Snowy River country, and the Snowy River runs adjacent to the town centre. You can go for a walk along the river, and read about how the river is coming back to life.
Those who haven't seen the snowy for a few years will be surprised how the increased water flows from the Snowy Mountains Scheme have changed the river, and brought it back to life. Next to the river there is a large park, cycling area, playground, electric barbecues and interpretive signage. It is a great place to stop off if you are travelling along the Princes Highway.
The old rail line from Bairnsdale to Newmerella is a cycling, horseriding and walking path called the East Gippsland railtrail . It is a short ride from Newmerella to Orbost along the Princes Highway or minor roads. The trail is 100km in total, and is sealed beyond Nicholson.