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The Buchan District stretches from the remote high country to forested valleys and productive farmland. The district is home to the iconic Buchan Caves system, one of Australia’s most extensive and best-decorated cave systems.
Buchan Munji, the caves area, was a traditional camping and meeting place for the Gunaikurnai during seasonal migrations to and from the high country. Sites like Cloggs Cave and the Buchan Caves Reserve hold stories and traditions dating back more than 18,000 years, offering insight into cultural practices and the deep history of this Country. Today, these places remain significant to Gunaikurnai as spiritual meeting grounds and a way to share knowledge with younger generations.
European settlement began in the mid-1800s, with pastoral runs established along the Buchan River and surrounding plains. The caves sparked early interest, and the district grew around farming, timber, and community life.
Today, the Buchan District is a close-knit rural community with a proud sense of place.
Bete Belong North, Black Mountain, Buchan, Buchan South, Butchers Ridge, Gelantipy, Gillingall, Glenmore, Murrindal, Suggan Buggan, Timbarra, W-Tree, Wulgulmerang, Wulgulmerang East, and Wulgulmerang West.
Buchan District Place Plan:
A Place Plan is an easy-to-read guide that brings together the community’s vision and practical ideas with the work of Council and partners into one coordinated plan.
For more information, please contact PlacePlanning@egipps.vic.gov.au
Key documents:
Buchan and District Community Plan 2011-16
Buchan District Community Profile 2022
Buchan District Tourism Opportunities Report
Buchan, Gelantipy & Districts Community Renewal Plan 2023-28
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Mobile Library:
The mobile library visits Buchan and W Tree.
For an up-to-date schedule, visit Mobile Libraries and Outreach Services.
A rural township in East Gippsland, best known for the Buchan Caves system. It serves as a local hub for farming communities and district services.
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Visit Parks Victoria for information on local sites such as the Buchan Caves Reserve and Balley Hooley camping area.
For more information on local services and businesses, visit https://buchan.vic.au/
A farming locality south of Buchan, with open grazing land and strong ties to Buchan township for services and community activities.
Buchan South Locality Snapshot
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A remote high-country locality with rugged landscapes and forested areas. It is a gateway to Alpine tracks and supports grazing and outdoor recreation.
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A small rural locality set among forested valleys.
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A dispersed rural area with open farmland and bushland. Visitors can access the McKillops Bridge via Wulgulmerang East.
Wulgumerang East Locality Snapshot
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