Buchan Caves Reserves Accommodation

Buchan Caves Reserves Accommodation

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    Buchan Caves Accommodation

    Stay in comfort in the historic Caves House at Buchan Caves. Rare and exotic trees, a pretty river and lyrebirds await.

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    Buchan Caves Reserve has been severely impacted by the bushfires in East Gippsland on 30 December 2019. There was extensive damage to infrastructure and as a result the cabins and wilderness retreats are no longer available for booking. Current accommodation options in the reserve are Caves House and powered/unpowered camp sites.   

    Caves House

    Caves House is the former residence of the Moon family who ran tours of Buchan Caves in the early 1900s. Stay a night in the historic residence with all linen provided. Take in the views over the Buchan River and explore all Buchan Caves Reserve has to offer. This is the only site within the reserve where dogs are permitted. Dogs are can be walked along the Buchan River Flat and into the township but are not permitted past Caves House into the reserve.

    Things to do in the area

     
    Mother and young daughter look at the rock formations in the Fairy Cave at Buchan Caves Reserve.

    Buchan Caves Guided Tours

    Book a guided tour and explore elaborate stalactites and stalagmites, and beautiful calcite-rimmed pools of the Royal and Fairy Caves. Bookings are essential and must be made 24-hours in advance.
    Family kicking a football outside their tent

    Buchan Caves Reserve Campground

    There are a range of powered campsites that are located on flat ground and generally close to the public amenities block. The sites allow vehicles to be parked within a few metres of each site. Campsites generally have a lawn surface and most sides have shade from trees.

    How to get there

    Buchan Caves Accommodation

    Buchan Caves Reserve

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    When you're there

    Buchan Caves Reserve is a compact destination. The caves and town of Buchan are all within easy walking distance of the various accommodation options. Download the visitor guide before you go for information on walks and a map of the reserve.

    Camping and Accommodation

    Accommodation must be booked in advance.

    Note - Buchan Caves Reserve has been severely impacted by the bushfires in East Gippsland on 30 December 2019. There was extensive damage to infrastructure and as a result the cabins and wilderness retreats are no longer available for booking. Current accommodation options in the reserve are Caves House and powered / unpowered camp sites.   

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    Need to know

    Buchan Caves Accommodation

    Accessibility

    Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

    Change of Conditions

    Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

    • Buchan Caves Reserve

      Partial Closure of Spring Creek Walking Track

      Kanooka Track is open but Tea Tree Track remains closed due to being fire and flood effected until further notice.

      Fairy Cave Tours

      The Fairy Cave has a closed section in the tunnel leading to the Black Wood chamber due to rock movement.  An altered Fairy Cave tour to avoid the rockfall area until stabilisation works are completed is on offer for visitors to experience.
      The altered Fairy Cave tour takes approximate 1 hour, turning around midway in the cave system.  The visitor experience is invaluable as visitors have more time to take in visual displays not normally seen on a standard tour.  Visitors are advised that the tour is a little more physically strenuous with extra steps on exit.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Deer Control (ground shooting) operation underway

      Deer control is being undertaken in this park from October 2021 to June 2022. Some localised access restrictions may apply. Find out more about this program. 

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