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

Snow Dogs Photography and Retreats

Snow Dogs Photography by Puppy Tales

Ever dreamed of sharing a snow-filled adventure with your dog? Snow Dogs Photography by Puppy Tales brings that bucket-list moment to life in the breathtaking alpine village of Dinner Plain. Dog parents discover joyful play in soft snow, peaceful sunrise scenes and photographs that capture the wonder of a winter experience shared with their best…

Mount Beauty Market

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 and community spirit, it’s a place to shop, eat, listen to live music and soak…

Winter in the Village - Bright Winter Festival 2025

Bright Winter Festival 2026

Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s High Country, the picturesque town of Bright comes alive in winter with the return of the Bright Winter Festival. Surrounded by alpine landscapes and set along the beautiful Ovens River, Bright offers the perfect backdrop to celebrate the magic of the cooler months. Across the festival, visitors are invited…

Darker Days

Darker Days

This winter, don’t fight the cold-celebrate it. Darker Days Festival is your excuse to rug up, raise a glass and revel in the best of beer, music and midwinter magic. This family‑friendly winter party brings the heat with hearty food, live music that hits hard, and fires that keep the night glowing. Eat well, drink…

Myrtleford Bush Market

Myrtleford Bush Market

A family-friendly annual Bush Market with endless stalls – fresh produce, art crafts, clothing, candles giftware, outdoor furniture and gardening equipment, plants, socks and jocks, clothing accessories, hats, sunglasses, live entertainment, food court and great coffee. Local artist provide entertainment in a casual environment and free balloon creations for the little ones. Offering lots of…

Mountaingrass

Mountaingrass

Mountaingrass presents concert performances by Bluegrass and Traditional Old-time music from acts from the United States, NZ and Australia and sometimes Japan. Mountaingrass is a very participative event: it features instrument workshops for all levels of ability from beginners to advanced led by seasoned performers; guided slow jam sessions; a Sunday morning Gospel Concert and…