Victoria (Eastern Region)

Orbost
The road from Bonang eventually leads to the old-fashioned town of ORBOST, on the Princes Highway where it crosses the Snowy River. There’s a tranquil picnic spot opposite the Orbost Caravan Park, on the corner of Lochiel and Nicholson streets (tel 03/5154 1097; on-site vans $19–30), with huge gums lining one bank and cows roaming the paddocks on the other. 
The Orbost Visitors Centre on Lochiel Street (daily 9am–5pm) books accommodation and tours, but staff don’t seem to be particularly knowledgeable or friendly. Part of the centre has a small exhibition on Victoria’s three types of rainforest.