Buchan Caves 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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Your perfect family getaway – Caves House is the former residence of the Moon family who ran tours of Buchan Caves in the early 1900s.  

Up to eight people can stay in this fully self-contained three-bedroom house, with a kitchen, dining room, lounge room, showers, and heating. 

Take in the views over the Buchan River, book a guided cave tour and spend a few days exploring all the Buchan Caves Reserve has to offer.

This is the only site within the reserve where dogs are permitted. Dogs can be walked along the Buchan River Flat and into the township but are not permitted past Caves House into the reserve. 

Winter offer

Stay at the Buchan Caves House this winter and get four FREE tickets to tour Fairy or Royal Cave* (*conditions apply).

To redeem:

  • Book to stay at the Buchan Caves House and stay between 10 June – 31st August 2024
  • Upon booking Caves House you will receive email confirmation and then be contacted by Buchan Caves staff to arrange your four free Cave Tours.
  • Offer only available for Fairy Cave and Royal Cave. Tours run daily, dependent on availability.

 

Other acommodation

Buchan Caves Reserve has been severely impacted by the bushfires in East Gippsland on 30 December 2019. There was extensive damage to infrastructure, and the cabins and wilderness retreats are no longer available for booking. 

Current accommodation options in the reserve include the Caves House and powered/unpowered campsites.   

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.
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One longer weekend in Buchan

Nestled in a picturesque valley in East Gippsland, the Buchan Caves Reserve hides an underground world of colour and enchantment just waiting to be discovered. Hundreds of caves are in this region and some of the most spectacular limestone formations in Australia can be found here.

How to get there

Buchan Caves Accommodation

Buchan Caves Reserve

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.

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.

Be prepared and stay safe

Buchan Caves Reserve is in the East Gippsland fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering the park during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days. On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning.

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.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Ground shooting operations targeting deer

    Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area.  The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.
     
    For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

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