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.

    Cave tours

    Take a tour and explore elaborate stalactites and stalagmites, and beautiful calcite-rimmed pools of the Royal and Fairy Caves.
    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

    Sites

    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.

    • Spring Creek Walk (Buchan (AT) Cave Reserve)

      Buchan Caves Reserve partial closures due to fire

      The following severely fire effected areas remain closed within the reserve for safety reasons;
       
      ·      Caves Reserve walking track
      ·      Spring Creek walking track - Kanooka Track is open, Tea Tree Track remains closed

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Buchan Caves Reserve Bridge No.2 Closure

      There is no vehicle access into Buchan Caves Reserve past Moon Hill from Saturday 8 May 2021.  Due to structural damage to Bridge No.2 in Buchan Caves Reserve the bridge is closed and restricted to pedestrian access only.  The bridge is part of the main access road into the reserve to the Visitor Centre, Caves, day visitor facilities, walking tracks and campground.  Visitors will need to park vehicles prior to the closed bridge and walk 300m to the Visitor Centre.


      Cave Tours are open, bookings need to be made online in advance.

      Caves House is open.

      Campground is closed.

      Work is underway to restore vehicle access to Buchan Caves Reserve.

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