Orbost
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The Orbost Club Hotel, the oldest pub in town established in 1835, also known as "The Bottom Pub" by the locals, situated at 63 Nicholson Street, Orbost. | |
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| Coordinates: 37°42′0″S 148°27′0″E / 37.70000°S 148.45000°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
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| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,264 (2021 census) |
| Postcode | 3888 |
| Mean max temp | 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) |
| Mean min temp | 10.1 °C (50.2 °F) |
| Annual rainfall | 770.2 mm (30.32 in) |
Orbost is a town in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 375 kilometres (233 mi) east of Melbourne and 235 kilometres (146 mi) south of Canberra where the Princes Highway crosses the Snowy River. It is about 16 kilometres (10 mi) from the surf and fishing seaside town of Marlo on the coast of Bass Strait and 217 km (135 mi) drive to Hotham Alpine Resort. Orbost is the service centre for the primary industries of beef, dairy cattle and sawmilling. More recently, tourism has become an important and thriving industry, being the major town close to several national parks that are between the east access to either the surf or the snow, including the famous Snowy River National Park, Alpine National Park, Errinundra National Park, Croajingolong National Park and Cape Conran Coastal Park.
The establishment of the Sailors Grave Brewery has also brought significant tourism to the area with its multiple festivals throughout the year. Cycling and canoeing have also become major tourist attractions drawing people to the area for its wide range of cycling tours and spectacular rivers throughout the region.