Buchan

Overview

Buchan is nestled in the beautiful Buchan River Valley.

The Buchan Caves - a cluster of spectacular limestone caves - are the heart of this quaint and friendly community. The caves are lit and have regular public walk tours

The vast wilderness areas that surround Buchan are now preserved and protected as the Alpine and Snowy River National Parks.  Snow covered high country during winter, followed by a profusion of wildflowers in spring, tall mountain forests, open woodlands, rainforest, sheer gorges, waterfalls and limestone caves comprise this ruggedly beautiful region.

History

Bukan-Mungie or 'place of rocks with holes in them', is aboriginal for the limestone rich area around Buchan which has enormous natural beauty.  Whilst Buchan is best known for its famous spectacular underground caves toured by generations of visitors, its history as one of the oldest townships in Victoria goes back much further than the discovery of the caves.

Landscapes in this unique corner of Victoria today remain largely unchanged since our European pioneers first settled in the area on their journey from the Monaro tablelands. East Gippsland explorer, Edward Baylis, began the Buchan station in the late 1830s.

Places of interest

The Buchan Caves & Park Reserve
Canni Creek Bush Racecourse
Buchan Rodeo
McKillops Bridge
Mt Seldom Seen
W-Tree Falls
Snowy River National Park
Jackson’s Crossing
Buchan Butter factory

Accommodation

Buchan is a small town and has limited accommodation options available at the Hotel, backpackers accommodation, cabins and several good B&Bs, only 30 minutes from Lakes Entrance.

Contact East Gippsland Visitor Information Centre
Telephone: 1800 637 060 or International: +61 (3) 5155 1966
Website: www.discovereastgippsland.com.au
Email: lakesvic@egipps.vic.gov.au

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