Person stepping over rocks in Buchan Caves Reserve with backpack

Walking Around Buchan

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Discover leafy reserves, dramatic ridgelines and hidden waterfalls as you romp around Buchan.

Weave through a clutch of short walks around the leafy Buchan Caves Reserve, walk over the stately red and white Swing Bridge or take the very beautiful descent to the base of Basin Creek Falls, offering soulful views over the Snowy River far below.

Close to Buchan

Buchan family at Buchan Cave Reserve grounds in autumn

Buchan Caves Reserve Walks

0.5km - 4km, 0.5 - 2.5 hrs | Buchan | Discover spectacular limestone caves on the walking trails through Buchan Caves Reserve.
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…

Further Afield

Couple at lookout at Tulloch Ard Gorge near Buchan

Tulloch Ard Lookout Walk

3.2km, 1.5 hrs | Snowy River National Park | Romp through mountain gum forests to the rocky ridge lines of the gorge, standing like guardians of the mighty…
Woman standing on boardwalk overlooking Little River Gorge

Little River Gorge Walk

800m, 30 mins | Snowy River National Park | An adventurous steep climb rewarded with unsurpassed views over Victoria’s deepest gorge in Snowy River National…

Explore The Surrounds

Alpine Lookout Resize

Snowy River National Park

Relish in stunning Australian landscapes from sumptuous views over the wild Snowy River.
Woman sitting on picnic table looking at view at One Tree Hill near Buchan

One Tree Hill

Pack a picnic and soak up the views over Buchan from One Tree Hill.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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