The Buchan Caves are a group of caves that include Royal Cave and Fairy Cave, located in Buchan, Victoria, with limestone formations created by underground rivers cutting through limestone rock almost 400 million years ago. The Buchan Caves are located near 37°29′45″S 148°09′47″E / 37.4958°S 148.1631°E / -37.4958; 148.1631Coordinates: 37°29′45″S 148°09′47″E / 37.4958°S 148.1631°E / -37.4958; 148.1631, 360 km and five hours' drive from Melbourne, along the Princes Highway, north of Lakes Entrance
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