Buchan accommodation from NZ$140

Don't be a drongo and miss out on the other great things to do and places to explore in Gippsland. Enjoy Gippsland's rural landscapes, beaches and forests. You should also go to the area's history museums, art galleries and open-air markets. Active visitors can try their hand at hiking, horse riding and cycling in this part of Australia.

50 kilometres to the south of Buchan you'll find Lakes Entrance, where you can find the Lakes Entrance Golf Club, Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre and Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display. Should you wish to visit Lakes Entrance, check out the room rates at the Esplanade Resort and Spa and Best Western Banjo Paterson Mtr/in. 65 kilometres to the southwest of Buchan, you'll also find Bairnsdale, home to the Bairnsdale International and Comfort Inn Mitchell on Main. If you're staying in Bairnsdale, don't miss the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre, McLeod's Morass Wildlife Reserve and Bairnsdale Historical Museum.

Merimbula Airport is the most frequently used airport for arriving in Buchan and is 170 kilometres drive from the city centre. If you plan to stay nearby, try the Sapphire Waters Motor Inn or the Merimbula Beach Resort & Holiday Park.