Regional Victoria has no shortage of amazing natural wonders to enjoy, and now one of the state's most awe-inspiring attractions is about to begin welcoming back visitors after crazy rainfall across the Christmas period forced it to close.
Located in East Gippsland, Buchan Caves truly have to be seen to be believed. The site features two underground caverns that comprise elaborate limestone sculptures, pools, stalactites and stalagmites that came to be naturally over thousands of years. Researchers believe the caves date back to the Devonian period, which was about 400 million years ago – whoa! The caves were formed by underground rivers cutting through layers and layers of limestone rock.
Unfortunately, when Victoria experienced the insane rain deluge on Boxing Day last year, with 60 millimetres of rain falling in 30 minutes, it caused major damage to the surrounding nature reserve and road network. Parks Victoria was forced to shut the caves during peak tourist season, due to safety concerns. After a huge clean-up job, the attraction is set to reopen on Tuesday, March 26 – just in time for the Easter long weekend.