B for Buchan Caves Reserve

Situated in East Gippsland, Victoria the Buchan Cave Reserve is is sited along the creek and consists a well-groomed camp-ground, shaded by mature exotic trees (approx. $40 per night). There is a visitor centre with a static display explaining the geological and human history. The park sports excellent facilities for day trippers and is jointly managed by the state and the traditional owners, people of the Gunaikurnal Nation. Guided tours of the network of caves with spectacular limestone formations, are the main drawcard. Click here for some wonderful images. Several walks, all less than 5kms, take the visitor into the bushland with opportunities to see lyrebirds, Gippsland water dragons and more. 

I visited during the week school returned and was the solitary camper. The situation would have been quite different the week before.

In the evenings, once the two legged invaders went home, the locals came out to tidy up the lawn and enjoy the amenities.

Just be warned, If you are walking to the toilet block after sunset, a kangaroo bounding out of the dark, can give you quite a start!