Hilltop Summer Series

Join in for the Hilltop Summer Series, three fun-filled events happening at the Buchan Motel. Get ready for an unforgettable day of laughter, entertainment, and good vibes! Experience the best of summer in Buchan with three local musicians performing each weekend, savour local beers, wines, gins and their signature cocktail. Chill to the beats of […]

Snowy River Sprint

The Snowy River Sprint is back for 2026 as Round 3 of the Australian Tarmac Rally Championship, set in the stunning surrounds of Lakes Entrance and Buchan, Victoria. Across two action-packed days, crews will take on over 240 kilometres of competitive rallying across 18 stages, with short transport sections and a tightly packed schedule delivering […]

The River Retreat Buchan

The River Retreat Buchan is your perfect rustic getaway, located alongside the peaceful Buchan River and just minutes from the famous Buchan Caves, Fairy Cave. Their timber-style accommodation is family-friendly, ideal for friends, families and group travellers looking to relax and reconnect with nature. The River Retreat Buchan offer spacious rooms. Each room accommodates two […]

Snowy River National Park

Parts of Snowy River National Park remain closed due to bushfire damage. For the latest information, go to www.parks.vic.gov.au. The Snowy River is renowned for canoeing and rafting, and the Snowy River National Park is ideal for those who appreciate magnificent forests, rugged gorges and wild landscapes. McKillops Bridge is one of the few places […]

Cambria Cottage

Cambria Cottage is a bespoke two bedroom home nestled in the idyllic foothills of Buchan. The beds look out onto leafy canopies of oak and cottonwood trees. She is warm and cozy, with everything you need to feel deeply rested. A warm fire pit to laze away the evenings with a glass of red under […]

Buchan Caves Reserve

Buchan Caves Reserve on Krauatungalung Country, is highly significant to Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners due to its remarkable Aboriginal cultural heritage. Buchan Caves Reserve is one of the jointly managed parks within Gippsland. The Joint Management agreement recognises the fact that the Gunaikurnai people hold Aboriginal Title and maintain a strong connection to Country. Discover Victoria’s […]

Buchan Motel

Escape the hustle and bustle and discover the perfect retreat at Buchan Motel, where relaxation and natural beauty come together seamlessly. Every room boasts a private balcony with breathtaking views of the stunning Buchan Valley, creating the perfect backdrop for your getaway. Whether you’re unwinding with a morning coffee or soaking in the serene sunset, […]

Buchan Caves Hotel

No visit to Buchan is complete without a beer at the Buchan Caves Hotel, a Buchan institution. The historic pub was destroyed by fire in 2014, rebuilt with the support of the local community. Today the cosy pub is serving hearty meals in the bistro. Outside, weathered timber and corrugated iron walls are a nod […]

Buchan

Be enchanted by a honeycomb of spectacular limestone caves and rock formations at Buchan, nestled in a picturesque valley in East Gippsland. Originally named Bukan-Mungie, meaning ‘the place of rocks with holes in them’, the area was one of Victoria’s earliest European settlements. Visitors can take a leisurely walk in the Caves Reserve admiring the […]

Buchan Caves Guided Tours

Experience the extraordinary underworld of Buchan Caves on a guided tour of Fairy Cave and Royal Cave. It’s amazing to think that the elaborate limestone sculptures, calcite-rimmed pools and baroque stalactites and stalagmites have all formed through natural processes over thousands of years. A guided tour is the only way to see the awesome caverns […]

Aerial photograph of an estuary mouth where a Gippsland Lakes meets the ocean at Lakes Entrance, featuring a sandy beach and a long sandspit - The Ninety Mile Beach. The image shows jetties extending into the sea, lush green vegetation along the shoreline, and multiple channels of blue water weaving through low-lying islands and sandbanks.

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Great Snowy River Country Walks

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A Rider’s Guide to the East Gippsland Rail Trail

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