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Buchan Caves Camping
Set among rare and exotic trees, originally landscaped in the 1930s, this campground is a family favourite. Immerse yourself in the peaceful landscape, relax to the sound of a babbling brook nearby and listen for lyrebirds mimicking the calls of their surrounds.
Book now Camp out or stay in comfort at Buchan Caves Reserve.
The campground offers 41 powered sites and 20 unpowered sites, each accommodating up to six people. Campground facilities include hot showers, toilets, a laundry, a camper’s kitchen and electric and wood fired barbecues. Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round.
If you're looking for a roof over your head, the historic Caves House offers a truly luxurious experience.
Things to do in the area
Buchan Caves Reserve Accommodation
Caves House is a fully self contained house which can sleep up to eight people. There are three bedrooms with a queen bed in each room and an ante room with two single beds. Features include kitchen, dining area, lounge room, toilets, shower, heating and cooling, covered front deck with river views and an outdoor BBQ and fire. All linen is provided.
Cave tours
Take a tour and explore elaborate stalactites and stalagmites, and beautiful calcite-rimmed pools of the Royal and Fairy Caves.
How to get there
Buchan Caves Camping
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
This reserve is a unique getaway adjoining the enchanting beauty of Buchan Caves, one of Victoria’s popular family attractions.
Camping and accommodation must be booked in advance.
Need to know
Buchan Caves Camping
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.
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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 -
Buchan Caves Reserve
Hazardous tree removal at Buchan Caves Reserve
Hazardous tree removal works will commence in Buchan Caves Reserve from Tuesday 9 February 2021.Contractors will be on-site removing a large volume of damaged trees from the December 2019 bushfires within the Buchan Caves Reserve Visitor Centre, Buchan Caves Reserve Campground, Royal Cave, Fairy Cave, Spring Creek Walk, and Buchan Caves Swimming Pool.Noise from contractors undertaking the tree removal works is to be expected within these areas during this time. Large machinery and equipment will also be operating within certain areas of the reserve. Some areas will also have limited access. Visitors need to adhere to safety signage and controls in place during this period.These works are essential to ensure the safe reopening of popular visitor areas and are part of Park Victoria's bushfire recovery work.
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