Buchan Caves

Royal Cave

Useful Information

Image: brown coloured bacon rind in front of pure white formations.

Location:	360km from Melbourne, north of Lakes Entrance (Melway 529 D3). From Bairnsdale, drive to Bruthen and take the Buchan Road.
Open:	OCT to Easter daily 10, 11:15, 13, 14:15, 15:30. Easter to SEP daily 11, 13, 15. [2006]
Fee:	Adults AUD 12.50, Children (5-16) AUD 6.50, Seniors AUD 10, Familiy (2+2) AUD 31.50. [2006]
Classification:	Karst cave, Devonian limestone.
Light:	electric.
Dimension:	l=3,000m, T=15°C.
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Address:	Buchan Caves & Caravan Park, P.O.Box 2, Buchan Vic. 3885, Tel: +61-51-55-9264, +61-51-55-9213, Fax: +61-51-55-9490. Alan Oldroyd, Ranger-in-Charge. Dale Calnin, Caves Manager.
As far as we know this information was accurate when it was published (see years in brackets), but may have changed since then. Please check rates and details directly with the companies in question if you need more recent info.

History

Image: a mixture of soda straws, stalactites and helictites.

1887	the area was reserved for stock camping.
1910	discovered by Frederick Wilson.
1913	opened to the public.
1930s	Caves Reserve created.

Description

Royal Cave is famous for its beautiful calcite-rimmed pools. To open it to the public, an entrance tunnel had to be dug first. The most impressive formations are Niagara Falls and the Font of the Gods.