HOW YOU CAN HELP BUCHAN

• Drop in and say g’day to Greg and Margie Brick at the Buchan Caves Hotel and tuck into one of the best schnitzels in the region – if not the world! 49 Main Road, Buchan, (03) 5155 9203

• Donate directly to help the Buchan community: Buchan and Gelantipy Bushfire Relief Fund (set up as a trust). BSB: 013 713. Account: 3183 60663

• Hike through the picturesque Snowy River National Park – you won’t regret it! parks.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/ snowy-river-national-park

• For the world’s best road tucker, stop at the Buchan Valley Roadhouse and say hi to long-time local Jayne Cummings. 52 Main Road, Buchan, (03) 5155 9484.

• Book a room at the only motel in town! (03) 51559419, buchanmotel.com.au

• For good country hospitality, book one of the gorgeous log cabins outside of town through owner Peter White, who also happens to be the local CFA brigade captain! (03) 5155 9494, buchanaccommodation.com/ index.php

• For the experience of a lifetime, book a camel safari on the popular Eastern Beach in the neighbouring Lakes Entrance region. lakesentrance.com/things-todo/item/camel-beach-safaris

• Cruise the vast Gippsland Lakes and waterways or hire a kayak and paddle up the Tambo River. lakesentrance.com/cruises/ self-drive

• Rent a Segway and ride along the white sands of Ninety Mile Beach.

https://lakesentrance.com/ things-to-do/item/segwayadventures

• Visit the famous Buchan Caves Reserve. Parts of the area remain closed due to bushfires, but some areas have opened, so visitors are welcome. parkstay.vic.gov.au/buchancaves-cave-tours