Buchan Caves Camping

A young girl kicks a socccer ball to her mother while her family watches from their camping site amongst trees with golden and green folliage.

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Buchan Caves Camping

Set among rare and exotic trees, originally landscaped in the 1930s, this leafy campground is a family favourite.
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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.

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 cosy and comfortable experience.

Take a tour of the caves system or explore the walking trails throughout the reserve. The nearby Buchan Township offers a pub and cafes to grab a bite to eat, however there are limited options to purchase any food and supplies - the closest supermarkets are in Lakes Entrance or Bairnsdale.

Things to do in the area

 
A mother sits at a table with her younger daughter and watches her older daughter doing a cartwheel on the lawn of the residence at Buchan Caves Park.

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. Enjoy a covered front deck with river views and an outdoor BBQ and fire.
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.

How to get there

Buchan Caves Camping

Buchan Caves Reserve is located near the township of Buchan in East Gippsland. Located on the Bruthen-Buchan road, it’s approximately one hour’s drive northeast of Bairnsdale or Lakes Entrance.

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 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.

Help us care for the park

  • No dogs, cats, or other pets allowed
  • No fires permitted including solid fuel heating compounds for BBQs are not permitted at any time during the year
  • No drones or Remotely Piloted Aircraft
  • No firearms allowed

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.

  • Buchan Caves Day Visitor Area (Buchan Caves Reserve)

    Temporary Buchan Caves Campground Closure

    Please be advised that the Buchan Caves campground will be closed for upgrades and essential maintenance from July 13 until mid-August 2026. This project involves realigning site numbers and updating our site maps for a better visitor experience. We look forward to welcoming campers back to all sites from mid-August through December 17, 2026.

    Buchan Caves Reserve and cave tours will remain open as scheduled during this period.

  • 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 our Deer page.

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