Orbost

Camp by the Snowy River

Drive 4.5 hours east of Melbourne to discover the sights of the Snowy River and Far East Gippsland. Explore the foothills and mountains of the Great Dividing Range, on the Country of various Traditional Owners, including the Gunaikurnai people.

Further east, stay overnight and refuel at cafes and bakeries in Orbost and enjoy picnics nestled in the forest. Or camp on the banks of the Snowy River, try your luck with some fishing or drive the 4WD tracks.

Explore Gippsland

Historic trestle bridge

This iconic heritage-listed bridge is one of Victoria’s largest trestle bridges.

Stony Creek Trestle Bridge
Stony Creek Trestle Bridge

Camping, walking and scenic drives

A 4WD vehicle driving through forest

Far East Gippsland Backroad Tour - Murrungowar Forest Drive

A half-day drive showcasing a range of forest types and scenery iconic to the great forests of East Gippsland.

An older man rides a mountain bike over a short jump

Nowa Nowa Trails

This park is built on a hill and sculpted with trails in bushland just north of Nowa Nowa.

An aerial view of the Murray River.

Woods Point Campground

This campground is one of the few locations where you can set up camp right beside the mighty Snowy River.

View of a trestle bridge on a sunny day in the bush.

Stony Creek Trestle Bridge

Visit one of Victoria’s largest trestle bridges located in the heart of the beautiful East Gippsland region.

A small wooden bridge crosses the creek

Little Cabbage Tree Creek

A tranquil picnic area beside the Little Cabbage Tree Creek and a short walk to the waterfalls.

Water running over large rocks making a waterfall surrounded by tall green trees

Little Cabbage Tree Creek Falls

This short 600m return walk follows the Little Cabbage Tree Creek through lush rainforest and past prehistoric Kanooka trees

Photo of the picnic area at Cossticks Weir

Cossticks Weir

A spacious and grassy picnic area, Cossticks Weir is a quiet and historic site, featuring a Weir constructed after Black Saturday in 1939 as a water source for fire fighting.

Plan your visit to Orbost

Find more things to do and places to eat and stay in Orbost and surrounds at the Visit Victoria website.

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A wooden bridge spanning a river surrounded by trees