Snowy
River
National
Park has some of Victoria's most spectacular river
scenery, magnificent gorges and forests make Snowy River an outstanding
national park. The park covers an area of 95,290 ha, protecting Victoria's
largest forest wilderness. In the north, the Bowen Range and Gelantipy Plateau
dominate. Flowing south into the Snowy are the rugged water ways of Mountain
Creek and the Rodger River. Vegetation in the park varies from dry rainshadow
woodland to ancient forests and sub-alpine woodland. The rich fauna of the
area reflects this diversity.
Join a guided tour of the Royal and Fairy Caves
to see spectacular limestone formations. ‘Wild Caving’ adventure tours
in undeveloped Caves are a challenge.
Buchan Caves reserve is but a 500 metre stroll.
In the Park you may see Kangaroos, Wallabies and Koalas in their natural
habitat and hear the bellbird’s metallic chorus.
Spend an evening around your own cabin’s campfire
after a BBQ.
Visit Little River Falls & Gorge (deepest and most
spectacular in Victoria), en route to McKillops Bridge.
Experience the unique landscapes of the Alpine
and Snowy River National Parks.
Forest/Snowy River Scenic Drive - very popular
half or full day trip. (96km)
Choose from other activities : such as golfing
at the local 9 Hole Course, Horse riding or Cycling to simply discovering
the history of the area.
Admire local artist’s work or visit Stonehenge
Rock and Mineral Museum.
Take a trip to Nowa Nowa and onto Orbost returning
via Bete-Bolong along the fertile Snowy River Flats of East Gippsland.
Fish local streams and rivers, Picnic or Swim at
the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers.
Go bush walking along Walking tracks of varying
length.
Drive to nearby Ninety Mile Beach and beautiful
Gippsland Lakes (only 45 minutes away).
Mabel's Cave
Local services available include:
General Store
Bush Nursing Centre
Post Office/Banking Facilities
(B.H.)
Police Station.
Buchan Valley Log Cabins
P.O.Box 37
Buchan
Victoria 3885