Swimming at The Bluff Buchan River

Swimming around Buchan

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Blessed by an abundance of nearby rivers, Buchan boasts ample places to cool down.

Head to The Bluff Reserve for deeper water. There’s a swimming hole at a wide point at the bend in the Buchan River. While the side of the river nearest the road is relatively exposed, a swim to the bluff side of the river will have you under a shady stand of Plane Trees. Take a lilo or tube and let the current take you to the Swing Bridge. The river may become unswimmable during times of drought or after flooding.

For splashes in the shallows, Buchan Caves Reserve is fantastic for paddling with kids. There are well-shaded spots along Spring Creek opposite the Swimming Pool. The water is not usually deeper than waist height.

Just out of town at Basin Creek Falls the shallow pool at bottom of the waterfall is a great place for a splash, particularly if you’ve just made the scramble down the hill and need cooling off.

Timbarra River (at the Timbarra Bridge Camping Area) and Balley Hooley both offer a good dip in crystal clear gurgling waters.

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.
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.
Aerial photo of the river at The Bluff Reserve near Buchan 1

The Bluff Reserve

Visit The Bluff Reserve for riverside bliss, where an impressive rock face towers above the Buchan River.
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.
Basin Creek Falls girl touching waterfall in Snowy River National Park

Basin Creek Falls Walk

2.6km, 1 hr | Snowy River National Park | This out-and-back walk follows a steep track to the base of Basin Creek Falls, where you’ll find a stream of water…
Couple walking on Buchan Swing Bridge over Buchan river

Buchan River Swing Bridge

The red and white Swing Bridge gracefully crosses the Buchan River, where clear waters pass over the rock bed below.
View of Snowy River from the road to Mc Killops Bridge near Buchan

Canoeing, Kayaking & Rafting around Buchan

The Snowy River is a kayaker and rafter’s dream with gently sloping sand bars and stunning scenery.
River fishing at Balley Hooley aka the Junction near Buchan

Fishing Around Buchan

There's good fishing close to the town centre or explore further afield for spots away from it all.

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