View of Snowy River from the road to Mc Killops Bridge near Buchan

Canoeing, Kayaking & Rafting around Buchan

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An Eden for paddling.

The Snowy River is a kayaker and rafter’s dream with gently sloping sand bars and stunning scenery.

There is a pull out/ launching point near Buchan at Balley Hooley (The Junction). This also marks the endpoint of a popular 3-4 day journey starting at McKillops Bridge.

Explore The Surrounds

Buchan Hotel girls at pub drinking beer and wine outside corrugated iron

Buchan

One of Victoria’s oldest towns, near the Snowy and Buchan Rivers, is best known as the gateway to the fantasy-like Buchan Caves.
Alpine Lookout Resize

Snowy River National Park

Relish in stunning Australian landscapes from sumptuous views over the wild Snowy River.
Mother and child overlooking the river at Balley Hooley aka the Junction near Buchan

Balley Hooley (The Junction)

Known locally as ‘The Junction’, Balley Hooley marks the meeting place of the Buchan River with the mighty Snowy River.
Buchan Caves Girls underground in Royal Cave at pool

Buchan Caves

Beneath the unsuspecting forest floor of a scenic valley lies an enchanting system of limestone formations known as the Buchan Caves.
Swimming at The Bluff Buchan River

Swimming around Buchan

Blessed by an abundance of neary rivers, Buchan boasts a number of places to cool down.
View of the hills at Tulloch Ard Gorge near Buchan

Snowy River

Flowing from the plains to the sea, the Snowy River sees the best of Victoria on its travels from the high country to the Tasman Sea.

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