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

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. Mount Beauty Running Festival has three distances to choose from this year. A 14 kilometre trail run through some of the iconic bush tracks and river crossing in the area. A 10 kilometre fun run following the…

Bright Make it, Bake it, Grow it Market

Bright Make it, Bake it, Grow it Market

Bright Market is a showcase of local producers, arts and crafts from Bright and surrounds all in one location, on the banks of the beautiful Ovens River. Food producers include fresh fruit and vegetables, trout, wineries, jams and preservers, sweets, nuts, olive oils and much more. Browse a range of local craft, jewellery, kids clothes,…

Buffalo Stampede Festival

Buffalo Stampede Festival

The Buffalo Stampede Festival is an Epic series of sky running and trail running events held in Bright and Mt Buffalo, Victoria. Race distances range from the epic 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon all the way down to their 2km Junior Dash – there is absolutely a challenge for everybody and their families to enjoy.

Mountaingrass

Mountaingrass

In 2024 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…

Wandiligong Nut Festival

Wandiligong Nut Festival

The big weekend in the littlest valley! Wandiligong Nut Festival celebrates the local growers, the end of harvest and the fabulous varieties of nuts and other fresh produce available in this cool climate region during Autumn. The only nut festival of its kind in Australia. Nestled among heritage trees and gums with Morses Creek flowing…

Restore Yoga and Sound Immersion

Restore Yoga and Sound Immersion

Be immersed in healing sounds while taking restorative yoga shapes to allow deep rest, relaxation and restoration. Beginning with meditation, ceremonial cacao, float away on a loud of props as you bath in the sounds. Restorative yoga is a way of resetting the system, quieting the mind and nourishing the body. Each shape is held…