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Orbost

Orbost is a town in Shire of East Gippsland district, Victoria, Australia of about 2,164 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens and 30 caves. The must-see places are Lake Tyers State Park, Dukes Cave and Snowy River National Park.

37.6964° S, 148.4570° EPop. 2,164

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see14
Notable98
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Orbost

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:12 pm

78 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Orbost
  2. Lake Wat Watlake · 45 min
  3. Lake Curliplake · 45 min
  4. William Hunter Flora Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Lake Little Beatlelake · 45 min
  6. Wood Point Flora Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Orbost
Today’s loopOrbostStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Orbost?

Orbost (attraction, about 1 km), Lake Wat Wat (lake, about 12 km), Lake Corringle (lake, about 12 km), Lake Little Beatle (lake, about 13 km), Lake Curlip (lake, about 14 km), William Hunter Flora Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Orbost?

178 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 caves, 14 beaches & coast, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Orbost?

Snowy River Lookout, about 5 km by road; Lights Hill (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Orbost?

Sensory Gardens, about 1 km by road; Lake Corringle Wildlife Reserve (hunting) (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Orbost?

Start in Orbost, visit Lake Wat Wat, then Lake Curlip, then William Hunter Flora Reserve, then Lake Little Beatle, then Wood Point Flora Reserve, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.