Things to do in Marlo

Marlo sits where the Snowy River meets the sea. The estuary, the beaches and Cape Conran are close by, and the forests and caves of East Gippsland make easy day trips. Distances are from our gate.

Fish, swim and walk

Around Marlo Fishing Bream, flathead, bass and mulloway in the estuary, plus surf fishing and four boat ramps. 3 km · 5 min Beaches Mots Beach 3 km away, Cape Conran's rock pools, and a calm river swimming hole for kids. Around Marlo Walks River, coast and rainforest walks, from 1 km to 5 km, most within half an hour.

Places to visit

4 min walk Snowy River estuary Sheltered water at the river mouth for kayaking, fishing and the walk to the sea. 18 km · 25 min Cape Conran Rock pools, snorkelling, a calm river swimming hole and winter whales. 15 km · 15 min Orbost Heritage rail bridge, rail trail, Raymond Creek Falls and local food, 15 minutes away. 59 km · 55 min Bemm River The "Bream Capital": inlet fishing, boat hire and a rainforest walk with swing bridges. 18 km · 20 min East Gippsland Rail Trail 96 km of old railway from Bairnsdale; the Orbost end is 20 minutes away. 64 km · 1 hr to Club Terrace Errinundra National Park Victoria's largest cool temperate rainforest; dry months only. 84 km · 1 hr 25 min Buchan Caves Guided cave tours, a spring-fed pool and kangaroos, about 1.5 hours away.

How far from Marlo Hideaway

Place	Distance	Time
Marlo Hotel, café and the river	500 m	4 min walk
Beaches	3 km	5 min drive
Orbost	15 km	15 min drive
Cape Conran	18 km	25 min drive
East Gippsland Rail Trail	18 km	20 min drive
Bemm River	59 km	55 min drive
Errinundra National Park	64 km	1 hr to Club Terrace drive
Buchan Caves	84 km	1 hr 25 min drive
Lakes Entrance	71 km	1 hr 5 min drive
Mallacoota	147 km	2 hr 15 min drive
Melbourne	385 km	about 5 hr drive

Driving distances measured on OpenStreetMap routing from 27 Marlo Road, rounded.

In the village

The historic Marlo Hotel, licensed since 1886, looks over the estuary and is a four-minute walk from our gate, as is the local café. The jetty and a boat ramp are in the village too.

Kayak or paddleboard the sheltered estuary, or walk out to the river mouth on the Snowy River Estuary Walk.

The coast road to Mallacoota

Allow a full day for the drive east via Cape Conran and Croajingolong National Park, about 147 km to Mallacoota, with plenty of beaches to stop at on the way.

Stay with us in Marlo

Four self-contained units and a tiny house, a four-minute walk from the Snowy River. Book online or give Bec and Jeff a call.

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