Things to do with kids in Buchan
Our data lists 1 playground and 11 parks and reserves in Buchan, in the East Gippsland area. On top of that, Buchan has a pool.
Landmarks
The biggest green space in Buchan is Timbarra River South Nature Conservation Reserve, covering about 1,233 hectares. Buchan (AT) Cave Reserve and Murrindal Flora Reserve are the next largest. Buchan also has Timbarra North, Timbarra Central and Buchan Caves Reserve. Our data shows 9 public toilets in Buchan. Picnic areas in Buchan include Timbarra Picnic Area. For camping, there's Timbarra Central and Timbarra North. In Buchan you'll also find Buchan: Natural Spring. The Tea Tree Walk and Rocky Knob all pass through Buchan.
Getting around
There's no train station in Buchan. The closest to Buchan is Bairnsdale Railway Station (V/Line), about 60 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Bus 12 stops in Buchan. By car from Buchan, Lakes Entrance is about 57 minutes away and Bairnsdale about 72 minutes, without traffic.
Nearby places for kids
Lakes Entrance is the closest bigger centre to Buchan, about 57 minutes away by car, and has 3 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a beach.
Best for
Free days on the Tea Tree Walk and in Buchan's parks.
Nearby suburbs
Reedy Flat, Nunniong, Murrindal and Buchan South also border Buchan.
Playgrounds
Within 5 km
- Playground on Main Road
1.3 km by road · 3 min drive · Playground · BuchanToilet nearbyFreeBus 4 min walk
Parks and reserves
Within 5 km
- Buchan (AT) Cave Reserve
0.6 km by road · 1 min drive · Park · BuchanToilet nearbyFree
5-10 km
- Wilsons Cave Reserve
5.9 km by road · 10 min drive · Park · BuchanFree
- Buchan Bushland Reserve
9.4 km by road · 11 min drive · Park · Buchan SouthFree
- Potholes Cave Reserve
9.9 km by road · 12 min drive · Park · BuchanFree