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Orbost

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Orbost is a town in East Gippsland, in the state of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of about 3000.

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[edit] By car

Orbost is situated next to the Princes Highway, about 4-5 hours east of Melbourne.

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Orbost is accessible from Sydney and Canberra by coach, and from Melbourne by train (to Bairnsdale) and coach. The train does not run to Orbost, and hasn't for years, despite what Google maps might tell you!

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There is no public transport available, but it is possible to walk most places within the town fairly easily. There is a small local taxi service. It is a relatively easy 15km bike ride to Marlo and the coast.

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The old rail line from Bairnsdale to Newmerella is now a bike and walking path called the East Gippsland Rail Trail [1]. It is a short ride from Newmerella to Orbost along the Princes Highway or minor roads.

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