| Location: |
360km from Melbourne, north of Lakes Entrance (Melway 529 D3).
From Bairnsdale, drive to Bruthen and take the Buchan Road.
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| Open: |
OCT to Easter daily 10, 11:15, 13, 14:15, 15:30.
Easter to SEP daily 11, 13, 15.
[2006]
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| Fee: |
Adults AUD 12.50, Children (5-16) AUD 6.50, Seniors AUD 10, Familiy (2+2) AUD 31.50.
[2006]
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| Classification: |
 Karst cave,
Devonian limestone.
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| Light: |
electric.
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| Dimension: |
L=3,000m, T=15°C.
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| Guided tours: |
L=400m, D=60min.
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| Bibliography: |
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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.
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| Last update: | $Date: 2008/07/01 20:16:22 $ |
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| 1887 | the area was reserved for stock camping. |
| 1907 | discovered by Frank Moon. |
| 1907 | opened to the public. |
| 1930s | Caves Reserve created. |
| 1941 | Eastern Chamber closed to the public due to difficulties with a low roof and frequent flooding. |
| 1988-1990 | the Eastern Chamber was brought up to a tour standard by the Friends of Buchan Caves. |
