Snowy River near Marlo
Marlo Vic 3888 (Pop 350)
Pic: by Axel Strauß
Marlo is a pretty East Gippsland coastal village sitting on a headland overlooking the Snowy River. It is located 386 km east of Melbourne and due to its picturesque scenery, has been honoured in vast amounts of early prose and poetry. This former busy port is today a peaceful holiday and fishing community.
Nearby:
Fishing. There are number of excellent fishing locations nearby including the historic Corringle Slips with good recreational facilities as well. More information in Discovering Marlo and Snowy River Estuary brochure. Cape Conran Reserve (19 km east) scenic rocky peninsula with a 2.5 km cliff top walk. Great swimming, fishing and boating.
Accommodation:
Marlo has a motel, a hotel, several holiday cottages/units and 4 caravan parks. Visitor Information Centre: 13 Lochiel St, Orbost. Tel (03) 5154 2424.