FREE TRAVEL GUIDES

Can't make it in to one of our Visitor Information Centres? Never fear! Here are some of our great travel guides for you to download for free.

OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE

Sometimes it's nice to just flick through an old skool hardcopy. Bright & Surrounds' Official Visitor Guide is a colourful and concise booklet of inspiration that takes you through the marvelous experiences to be found in Bright and its surrounding towns and villages of Myrtleford, Harrietville, Mount Beauty and Dinner Plain.

TRAIL GUIDES

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ONLINE RESOURCES

Rock Climbing on Mount Buffalo

THINGS TO DO

WE LIST OUR TOP EXPERIENCES

From lookouts and waterfalls to markets and cellar doors, it’s all here in our cheat's list of the best experiences in Bright & Surrounds.

TRIP IDEAS

ITINERARIES TO SUIT YOUR STYLE

Choose from 10 two-day itineraries to inspire your holiday, including scenic drives, swimming holes, breweries and more...

Ladies lunch at Feathertop Winery Porepunkah Victoria

WHAT'S ON IN BRIGHT & SURROUNDS

Bright Brewery Guided Brewery Tours

Bright Brewery Guided Brewery Tours

See where all the magic happens. No question is off limits. Discover the art, science and business of brewing beer as the team take you through each step of the process and show you why Bright Brewery beer is truly special. Join one of their brewers for a behind-the-scenes tour of the state-of-the-art commercial brewery,…

Mt. Beauty Running Festival

Mt. Beauty Running Festival

This is one of Australia’s most scenic foot races with an emphasis on fun for all the family. Choose your event between the four distances on offer! A 18 kilometre trail run through some of the iconic bush tracks and river crossing in the area. A 10.6 kilometre fun run following the pristine Kiewa River…

Hops and High IQs Trivia Night

Hops and High IQs Trivia Night

Think you’re a trivia champion? Prove it at Bright Brewery! Hops and High IQs Trivia is back! Test your knowledge, enjoy delicious MountainCrafted beers, and have a blast with friends! Including four rounds of 10 brain-busting questions. Compete solo, with a partner, or in a team – the more the merrier! On offer is an…

The Great Sewing Day Out

The Great Sewing Day Out

A whole day or weekend dedicated to sewing? Yes, please! Their first Sewing Day Out was such a hit that they’re doing it again—this time for an autumn edition! Join a room full of like-minded makers for a fun, relaxed day of sewing, chatting, and creativity. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have years of…

Bright Gravel Ride and Race

Bright Gravel Ride and Race

The team are excited to shake up the format in 2025 and bring you the Bright Gravel Stage Race. Both days riding start and finish in Bright, and the routes highlight some of the premium unsealed roads of the region. On course, riders can expect six timed stages across the weekend with food, hydration, music…

Mountaingrass

Mountaingrass

In 2025 Mountaingrass will be held at the Bright Community Hall, Railway Avenue, Bright. Mountaingrass presents concert performances by Bluegrass and Traditional Old-time music from acts from the United States, New Zealand and Australia and sometimes Japan. Mountaingrass is a very participative event: it features instrument workshops for all levels of ability from beginners to…