The Hottest New Foodie Destinations in Bright & Surrounds

Our region is known for its great food, but wowzers, not even we can believe the foodie explosion that erupted this summer. Have you had a bite of it? So many hot new venues have opened it’s driving our taste buds wild. A little tip before you dive in—these venues are buzzing—so make it mid-week…

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Weekends Away To Surprise That Special Someone

The summer holiday frenzy is over, which means Bright & Surrounds now comes with extra leg room—just in time for Valentines Day! February is the perfect time to surprise someone with a weekend away. But where to start with all this leg-stretching space? All good, we’ve curated three helpful itineraries for you to plan that…

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Spectacular Paragliding in the Skies of Bright

Visitors to Bright & Surrounds in January are rewarded with what is arguably our region’s most stunning event: a paragliding spectacle that transforms the skies over Bright into a confetti feast for the eyes. Each year, one hundred paraglider pilots, including Australia’s best and top international competitors too, hit the skies above the town for…

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What to expect from La Fiera 2025

  It’s the most mouthwatering festival on our calendar—La Fiera, ‘The Fair’—a celebration of food, wine, fun, and Myrtleford’s Italian heritage. Timed perfectly to coincide with the Autumn harvest season, this annual festival feeds us with traditional home-cooked Italian favourites, entertains us with art, theatre, cinema and music, soothes us with award-winning wines crafted with…

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