Historical information

This photograph was taken on 14.4.2004 at the time of the visit to Orbost by the Governor of Victoria, John Landy.

Significance

The Orbost Visitor Information Centre is situated in Forest Park on Nicholson Street. The centre is housed in the historic Slab Hut. The hut was an original family dwelling built in 1872, on a site approximately three kilometres upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers.
The Slab Hut is an Orbost Icon. It supports one part time manager and a team of dedicated volunteers.

Physical description

A coloured photograph in a wooden frame. A group of people stand in front of the Slab Hut (Orbost Information Centre) .

Inscriptions & markings

On frame - NATURAL FEATURED HARDWOOD MADE BY
20.12.98 W. ASHLYN
MARLO VIC.