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

Razorback Run - Hells Cauldron

Razorback Run

This classic Alpine run offers four challenging distances in some of the most spectacular country in Victoria’s Alpine National Park. For those wanting a challenge, there is the 64 kilometre Razorback Ridge run, which takes in the entire length of the Razorback as well as heading across to the Bogong High Plains to take some…

Buffalo Stampede Festival

Buffalo Stampede Festival

The Buffalo Stampede Festival promises to draw over 1,600 trail runners from across Australia to Bright in the North East of Victoria, Australia. Race distances range from the epic 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon all the way down to the 2km Junior Dash – there is absolutely a challenge for everybody and their families to enjoy.

Remembrance Day - Bright

Remembrance Day – Bright

The 2025 Remembrance Day service will be conducted by the Bright RSL sub-branch, starting at 10:45 AM. Remembrance Day is a national day of reflection to commemorate those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. A wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the cenotaph along with a reading of the Ode to the Fallen. The Last…

Mountaingrass

Mountaingrass

In 2025 Mountaingrass will be held at the Bright Community Hall, Railway Avenue, Bright, with secondary concerts and workshops at the Senior Citizens Centre and Courthouse Theatre. 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…

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…

Brighter Days Festival

Brighter Days Festival

Brighter Days Festival is three days of family-friendly fundraising fun held annually in the Victorian township of Bright, on the March Labour Day weekend. The Festival draws on the amazing local Bright community along with the passionate broader Brighter Days Community for goodwill and support and is run by a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to raising…