LIST YOUR BUSINESS
ON THE BRIGHT & SURROUNDS, MYRTLEFORD, MOUNT BEAUTY, HARRIETVILLE & DINNER PLAIN WEBSITES
If you provide a tourism service, product or event in the Alpine Shire, you can sign up to showcase your business on the Bright & Surrounds network of tourism websites.
HOW IT WORKS
Bright & Surrounds is part of the official nation-wide online tourism network that starts with Australia.com at its highest level, filtering down to state tourism websites like Visit Victoria, and regional websites like Victoria's High Country followed by area websites like Bright & Surrounds, which is the official tourism website for all areas of the Alpine Shire, from Gapsted to Dederang, Mount Beauty and Dinner Plain. The website aims to capitalise on the popularity of 'Bright' in online searches then familiarise visitors with 'the surrounds'. To assist, four towns – Myrtleford, Mount Beauty, Harrietville and Dinner Plain – have additional websites to further promote that town and its surrounds.
Business listings across this entire network, from the national level right down to individual towns, are managed by the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW). When you create an ATDW listing, your business or event can technically turn up anywhere within the national tourism network, although it is more likely to be displayed on the relevant pages on our local and regional websites. Your listing may even show up on other websites outside the official network that subscribe to ATDW content. For example, when a visitor looks at the Alpine Valley Getaway's website under Explore Bright & Surrounds, they will find information that includes all the local ATDW listings.
BENEFITS OF LISTING
When you list on the ATDW, not only will your business or event be found on our See & Do Search, Accommodation Search or What's On search, but your listing will also create an online presence for your business that ranks highly in online searches by taking advantage of the Bright & Surround's SEO. This is especially handy if your business doesn't have its own website. Essentially, you get a free page on the internet!
You control the images and content in your listing through your online ATDW account. Listings can be updated at anytime, so if your business hours change or you have a special promotion you would like to include, you can jump into your account and include that information on your page. You can even monitor how many times your listing has been viewed.
CREATE YOUR ATDW LISTING
Create an account on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) website. Follow the steps to create your 12-month listing, complete all steps including payment $295.
To assist you, read this step-by-step guide on how to create your ATDW listing.
If you need further assistance, Tourism North East regularly provides training sessions. Contact TNE for more information.
LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT HAVE LISTED
Sixpence Coffee Roasters
Nestled in the foothills of the Australian Alps in spectacular Bright, Sixpence Coffee is a family owned and run small batch roastery with a team of motivated professionals striving for excellence in all things coffee. The team are passionate about…
Nature Saunas by Haut Hutt
Known for stoking an ancient ritual in the High Country of Victoria is Håut Hutt and their nature sauna offerings. Pronounced the same as hot hut, just better looking. Created by a local couple, Harry and Audrey, who envisioned bringing…
Mountain Monk Brewers
Nestled into the base of Mount Bogong, lies the picturesque township of Mount Beauty. In 2017, after being closed for two years, Mount Beauty’s local watering hole reopened its doors as West Peak Hotel. They wanted to create something more…
The Sanctuary Sauna and Wellness Center
Discover The Sanctuary, a unique wellness experience in the heart of Tawonga South, just minutes from Mount Beauty. Located at Wildflower Pilates, the sauna and ice plunge sessions are designed to rejuvenate your body and mind in a serene alpine…
Bright Brewery BierFest
Bright Brewery is bringing the best of Bavaria to the High Country. Come along to Bierfest, a day of steins, sunshine, and seriously good vibes. Kick back in the October sunshine as their paddock is transformed into a mini Munich…
Sweatfolk
Sweatfolk offers a calming woodfired sauna experience inspired by traditional Nordic bathing. Visitors relax in gentle heat beside a natural creek setting and enjoy a simple ritual that supports rest and recovery. The mobile sauna brings an authentic wellness experience…
ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS
Summer Home – Our Place at Bright
You will instantly be impressed by the open plan living area featuring a modern, cosy gas fire place, stunning feature chair by the window and gorgeous dining setting. The fully equipped galley style kitchen is equipped with state of the…
Amber Mist Villas
The ideal base for your Bright getaway, a short peaceful stroll to all the perfect destinations is the brand new – Amber Mist Villas. Two modern, spacious and light villas to call home offering all you could need. The sunny…
Little Olive Cabin
Nestled into the foot of Mount Buffalo and central to the most popular tourist attractions in the North East of Victoria. Lovers of quirky eclectic style will bask in the retro and vintage vibes of The Little Olive Cabin. The…
Riverstone
This exquisitely crafted house can be found in the heart of picturesque Porepunkah. With a fresh Scandinavian style flowing throughout the house in its furnishing and fittings and premium bedding complimenting the three bedrooms. Year-round this house keeps giving, with…
Nest House
The layout of Nest House encourages both times spent together, and time spent alone. For those that love to entertain, this is a fabulous home for doing so. With an abundance of rooms and separate spaces there are plenty of…
Manning Retreat
Enjoy quality time with family at your impeccably styled and cosy retreat in Bright. This beautifully presented three-bedroom home comfortably sleeps up to eight guests (maximum of six adults) and offers a relaxed, welcoming vibe that perfectly complements its prime…
EVENTS THAT HAVE LISTED
Myrtleford Farmers Market
The Myrtleford Farmers Market is held on the fourth Saturday of each month from at the Piazza, in the heart of Myrtleford in Victoria’s High Country. The market is accredited by the Victorian Farmers Market Association, meaning customers are guaranteed…
Bright Autumn Festival
The Bright Autumn Festival is a ten-day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country. The highlight of the festival is Gala day on Saturday May 2nd, with a market, music…
AAA Australian National Championships and Bright Paragliding Open
Get set for a seven day cross country paragliding competition based around the Mystic Flight Park in Bright. Look to the skies around Bright, Porepunkah, Buckland Valley, Gundowring and Mt Emu to see 100 of the top paragliders form Australia…
Bright Brewery BierFest
Bright Brewery is bringing the best of Bavaria to the High Country. Come along to Bierfest, a day of steins, sunshine, and seriously good vibes. Kick back in the October sunshine as their paddock is transformed into a mini Munich…
Mount Beauty Market
Welcome to the Mount Beauty Market – one of Victoria’s oldest and much loved community markets. Since 1979, the market has brought together locals, visitors and small businesses in the heart of the Upper Kiewa Valley. Bursting with colour, creativity…
Tour of Bright – Criterium and Markets
The Tour of Bright is one of Australia’s most iconic cycling events, held in the beautiful alpine township of Bright, Victoria. Across three unforgettable days, the Tour brings together around 500 riders from across the country to test themselves on…