Buchan Towns

Take a while to look around and check out all there is to see at Buchan and surrounding areas.

Things To See

• Avenue of Honour in the grounds of the former Buchan South Public School (8km south of Buchan - follow signs).
• Historic Suggan Buggan school house
• McKillops Bridge
• Little River Gorge - deepest in Victoria (305 metres deep)
• Little River Falls
• Mt.McLeod Fire Tower - a good 360 view, above a canopy of tree tops
• Visit Junction of Buchan & Snowy Rivers (35 mins drive)
• Beautiful Tara Range
• Unusual Murrindal Bridge -only existing wooden bridge of its style
• The Buff and Sunny Point
• Numerous waterfalls

 Things To Do

• Take a 4WD tour of the High Country & marvel at the panoramic views
• Go bushwalking and fishing
• Experience the beautiful Apline & Snowy River National Parks
• Take a tour through the spectacular Buchan Caves
• Saddle up, take a trail ride
• Rafting on the Snowy River
• Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque Buchan Caves Reserve.
• Go adventure caving with guides.
• Drive the Tourist Drive (5) - Snowy River - Forest'. 96Km (Half day- full day ) starts at P.O.
• Cycle the Howitt Bicycle Trail
• Play a round of golf
• Join friends for cycling or swimming in our stream fed pool within Buchan Caves Reserve or in the river.
• Enjoy tennis (court hire) in summer
• Self Guided Historical Walking Tours of the Township

  Activities

• Snowy River Expeditions - Rafting.
• Snowy Mountain Rider Tours - Horseriding.
• Caves Tours - Buchan Caves Reserve.
• Golf Course - 9 hole - Canni Creek.
• Fishing - Timbarra, Upper Buchan River, Little River, Snowy River.
• Wild Caving.

Distance from Buchan to:

• Bairnsdale             78km/1hr
• Lakes Entrance     58km/45mins
• Orbost                   55km/1hr
• Jindabyne            173km/3hrs
• McKillops Bridge   85km/1.5hrs
• Melbourne           360km/4hrs

Service: Buchan

• Police
• S.E.S.
• C.F.A.
• Bush Nursing Centres: Buchan & Gelantipy
• Post Office Commonwealth Bank Agency

Eateries

• Buchan Valley Roadhouse - Takeway
• Buchan Caves Hotel
• Buchan Main Street Cafe

Shops and Gallery Trail

• 'Molly Plains' Studio Gallery   Heather Livingstone (by Appointment) PH: (03) 5155 9322
• Buchan Valley Roadhouse
• Buchan General Store
• Buchan Post Office
• Black Marble Hut
• Buchan Caves Reserve
• Buchan Gallery Inc
• Buchan Main Street Cafe

Fuel

• Buchan Valley Roadhouse
• Karoonda Park - Gelantipy

Parks Victoria

• Buchan Caves Reserve

School

• Buchan Primary School
• Buchan Kindergarten

TAFE Outreach Centre & Resource Centre

• Neighbourhood House
• Shire Outreach

 Churches

• Catholic
• Uniting
• Anglican

           (Services on a roster)

 Feight Companies

• Buchan Lodge                           5155 9421
• Buchan Motel                            5155 9201
• Buchan Valley Getaway           5154 2368
• Buchan Valley Log Cabins        5155 9494
• Homeleigh                                 enquiries@rimstone.org.au
• Hume Park Farm Stay              5155 9394
• Karoonda Park                          5155 0220
• Oaken Country Retreat            5155 9552
• Snowy River Wildernest          5154 1923
• Stonehenge Farmstay              5155 9312
• Valley Vista Cottage                 5155 9303

Buchan Business and Tourism Association Inc.

• Promotes and supports the development of tourism and retail, commercial and industrial aspects of business in the district.
• Enjoy the hospitality of this prime adventure destination.