Buchan Caves Reserve is on the Country of the Krauatungalung clan. Buchan Caves were traditionally an important meeting place for Gunaikurnai people and there is evidence going back more than 18 000 years of the important role they played.

The Gunaikurnai and Victorian Government Joint Management Plan provides a description of joint management strategies and actions that are specific to Buchan Caves Reserve.

The East Gippsland Conservation Action Plan provides directions for environmental conservation management across the diverse landscape, including Buchan Caves Reserve. This covers the varied ecosystems across the area which range from heathlands to forests, woodlands, wetlands and other marine environments.

Buchan Caves Reserve bushfire recovery

Parks Victoria and the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) are rebuilding visitor facilities at Buchan Caves Reserve, following major bushfire damage in summer 2019/2020. This will include improving camping and roofed accommodation facilities and restoring cave entrance buildings.

Go behind the scenes with our rangers to find out more about the recovery process.