Regulations Australia Buchan (AT) Cave Reserve
Royal Cave
Caving
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Permit required
Caving · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Book a guided tour of Buchan Caves - a honeycomb of spectacular limestone formations carved by an underground river almost 400 million years ago. Choose from Fairy Cave, Royal Cave, or both and marvel at the magnificent stalactite and stalagmite forms, pillars and rim pools, as well as vast open caverns and an ancient flowing stream. A guided tour is the only way to see this remarkable cave system. Don’t miss out; tickets must be purchased 24 hours in advance.
Published by Parks Victoria · Buchan Caves Reserve
In Buchan (AT) Cave Reserve
Regulated zone
Buchan (AT) Cave Reserve
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Caving · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
The entrances to several ‘adventure caves’ are within the reserve and provide opportunities for recreational cavers. Most of these entrances are gated and locked, and access requires a permit from Parks Victoria. Several speleological groups regularly visit Buchan and explore wild caves, both in the reserve and off reserve within the local area.
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Recreational activities and uses will be managed in accordance with Table 5. This table does not limit the operation or exercising of Native Title or Traditional Owner rights held by the Gunaikurnai people.
Table 5 Recreational activities allowed in the management zones.
Activity, Conservation and Recreation Zone, Recreation Development Zone
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Caving, Yes (subject to permit), Yes (in designated caves and subject to controls)
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Published by Gunaikurnai Traditional Owner Land Management Board · Gunaikurnai and Victorian Government Joint Management Plan: Buchan Caves Reserve
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Recreational activities and uses will be managed in accordance with Table 5. This table does not limit the operation or exercising of Native Title or Traditional Owner rights held by the Gunaikurnai people.
Table 5 Recreational activities allowed in the management zones.
Activity, Conservation and Recreation Zone, Recreation Development Zone
Camping — designated areas, No, Yes
Camping — dispersed vehicle-based, No, No
Camping — dispersed other, No, No
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Published by Gunaikurnai Traditional Owner Land Management Board · Gunaikurnai and Victorian Government Joint Management Plan: Buchan Caves Reserve