Visit The Bluff Reserve for riverside bliss, where an impressive rock face towers above the Buchan River.
Located just 1km north of the town centre, get high on the serenity as crystal clear mountain water runs over a stone base. There is a sharp bend in the river under the rockface, edged by a stand of plane trees.
While there are no facilities, you can drive right up to the river’s edge, and it’s a beautiful place to laze about to the background track of the gurgling river.
The river below The Bluff is the local swimming hole. The river is deep at the sharp bend in front of the plane trees, or shallower waters can be found around the pebbly river island just downstream of the bend. It's also possible to lilo or raft between the bluff and the swing bridge, near town.
While the river may become unswimmable during times of drought or after flooding, water flow is usually good here.
Explore The Bluff's surrounds
Snowy River National Park
Relish in stunning Australian landscapes from sumptuous views over the wild Snowy River.
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
Beneath the unsuspecting forest floor of a scenic valley lies an enchanting system of limestone formations known as the Buchan Caves.
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 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…
Buchan River Swing Bridge
The red and white Swing Bridge gracefully crosses the Buchan River, where clear waters pass over the rock bed below.