Things to do with kids in Orbost

Our data lists 2 playgrounds and 4 parks and reserves in Orbost, in the East Gippsland area. Beyond the parks, Orbost has a library and a pool.

Landmarks

Brodribb Flora Reserve is the largest mapped park in Orbost, at about 2,762 hectares. Forest Park is the next largest. Orbost also has Youngs Creek and Koala Court Reserve. Playgrounds in Orbost include the playground at Forest Park. Our data shows 7 public toilets in Orbost. Picnic areas in Orbost include Youngs Creek. In Orbost you'll also find Orbost Outdoor Pool and Orbost Library. The East Gippsland Rail Trail, Historic Youngs Creek Reservoir and Orbost North Walking Track all pass through Orbost. Our data lists 4 cafes and family restaurants in Orbost for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Orbost has no train station; Bairnsdale Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 75 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. V/Line coaches stop in Orbost. By car from Orbost, Lakes Entrance is about 49 minutes away and Bairnsdale about 76 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Orbost is Ewings Marsh in Waygara, about 22 minutes' drive. Lakes Entrance is the closest bigger centre to Orbost, about 49 minutes away by car, and has 3 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a beach. The closest places for kids by road from Orbost are Ewings Marsh in Waygara (22 min) and Sailors Grave Beach in Cape Conran (30 min).

Best for

Rainy days at the library in Orbost. Free days on the East Gippsland Rail Trail and in Orbost's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Marlo, next to Orbost, has 1 playground. Jarrahmond and Brodribb River also border Orbost.