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Leave daylight and the everyday world behind as you venture underground to the magical Buchan Caves.

Buchan Caves Reserve

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Camp Grounds

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Location: Buchan Caves Reserve

You get vistors at night coming to say hello

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Camp Kitchen

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river and picnic tables

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Camp Grounds

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Location: Buchan Caves Reserve

Wilderness retreats

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Buchan Caves

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Location: Buchan Caves Reserve

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Near the township of Buchan, lies a honeycomb of caves full of spectacular limestone formations.

The caves were formed by underground rivers cutting through limestone rock. The formations are created by rain water seeping through cracks and dissolving some of the limestone. As each droplet comes through the roof it deposits calcite which crystallises in a small ring. In time, stalactites are formed on the roof of the cave, and stalagmites build up from droplets which fall to the floor.

Discover the beautiful calcite-rimmed pools of Royal Cave and the elaborate stalactites and stalagmites of Fairy Cave on a guided tour. Tours are conducted daily.

 

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Book online before your stay.
 
 

eco certifiedBuchan Caves is eco-certified and committed to sustainable practices and provides high quality nature-based tourism experiences.

 

 

 respecting our culture certified

 

 

Aboriginal Traditional Owners

Gunaikurnai

Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, the Gunaikurnai identify the Buchan Caves Reserve as their Traditional Country.

Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria

 

 

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Cave tours

Guided tours are conducted daily in Royal Cave and Fairy Cave. Both caves are lit and have concrete pathways. Royal Cave features beautiful calcite-rimmed pools. Fairy Cave features elaborate stalactites and stalagmites. Royal and Fairy Cave tour times When Tour times September school holidays to post Easter school holidays …

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Camping and cabins

A range of camping options are available. The campground has 41 sites with power and an additional 21 sites without power. There are plenty of sites suitable for caravans. Fully self-contained units are also available. Cabins have a double bed, a bunk with 3 single beds, shower, toilet and a&…

buchan wilderness retreat

Stay in a Wilderness Retreat

Located in a tranquil area of the campground, Wilderness Retreats at Buchan Caves Reserve provide a “close to nature” experience of bush camping with all the conveniences of modern cabins. The Retreats sit on an innovative modular galvanised steel frame that does not require concrete footings. This is low impact …

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Walking

Buchan Caves Reserve boasts an impressive system of walking tracks. For the short easy walks, all you need are sturdy shoes with good tread and comfortable clothing. For the longer and more demanding walks such as Reserve and Granite Pools Tracks, a reasonable level of fitness, good boots and plenty …

swimming

Swimming

Take a refreshing dip on a hot summers day. The swimming pool is fed from an underground stream, and is not heated.

Contact information

Call Parks Victoria on 13 1963

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Visitor experiences

Facilities Summary

  • Kiosk
  • Campsites
  • Electric/Gas BBQ
  • Playground
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Toilet
  • Gravel carpark

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10 May 2013

National Volunteer Week, which runs from 13-19 May 2013, is giving Parks Victoria the chance to say a special thank you to its many volunteer groups across the state. Mill Park Garden Club are a dedicated group of gardening enthusiasts who provide ongoing volunteer support towards maintaining and developing the Le …

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Park Statistics

Established

June 1984

Area

238.1ha