Orbost, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Orbost, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Orbost |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.65492 |
| Longitude | 148.51008 |
| Population | 2,164 |
| Density | 10.4 /km² |
| Area | 208.6 km² |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Postcode | 3888 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 312 km east |
Orbost is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,164. The locality covers an area of 208.6 km², giving a population density of about 10.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 312 km east of Melbourne. Orbost is located at 37.6549°S, 148.5101°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3888. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Orbost rests where the Snowy River begins its final, broad sweep towards the sea, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and the distant tang of salt. It lies 184.9 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 71°T), and is situated 23.0 km west-north-west of Marlo. The land here is a rich tapestry of green, cut through by the silvery threads of waterways, with hills rolling gently towards the horizon, their slopes often cloaked in the deep emerald of eucalypt forests. The sky above Orbost can shift from a startling, crystalline blue to a bruised, dramatic grey in a matter of hours, mirroring the changeable nature of the East Gippsland climate. Sunlight, when it breaks through, has a particular quality, a soft luminescence that seems to cling to the leaves and the weathered timber of the buildings.
The history of Orbost is deeply entwined with the river and the forests that surround it. Once a vital hub for timber milling, the echoes of that industry can still be felt in the town's character and its connection to the natural resources of the region. Dairy farming has long been a cornerstone of the local economy, the rich alluvial plains providing fertile ground for grazing, and the colour of milk trucks on the roads a familiar sight. More recently, Orbost has become a gateway for travellers exploring the natural wonders of the region, from the dramatic coastal scenery to the wild beauty of the national parks that flank its edges. The Snowy River itself remains a focal point, offering opportunities for recreation and a constant reminder of the elemental forces that have shaped this part of Victoria.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Orbost, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Orbost, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Orbost includes the postcode (3888), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Orbost is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |