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

Alpe de Buffalo

Alpe de Buffalo

Alpe de Buffalo opens as the first tour of the Victorian Junior Road Cycling Series. Three exciting stages include: A criterium around Pioneer Park, an out and back time trial and the prestigious road race on Sunday morning doubling as the Victorian Junior Hillclimb Championship up Mt Buffalo.

La Fiera Italian Festival Myrtleford

La Fiera Italian Festival Myrtleford

La Fiera festival returns to Myrtleford in 2026. This is a celebration of Myrtleford’s Italian heritage and culture featuring a range of events at various locations and businesses. Keep in touch by checking in on the website and subscribing to receive updates on program events and tickets for La Festa and other events within the…

Pilates and Hiking Retreat

Pilates and Hiking Retreat

Looking for a fun long-weekend getaway that mixes Pilates, adventure, and a good crew of like-minded people? Join Wildflower Pilates for a three-day retreat in the Victorian High Country. A relaxed, activity-filled escape designed for anyone who loves moving their body and spending time outdoors. Set in the alpine surrounds of Tawonga South, this intimate…

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…

Enduro Jam

Enduro Jam

Enduro Jam offers a unique ‘jam’ format of racing, where riders have unlimited opportunities to set their fastest race time, removing the pressure of a ‘one and done’ classic race format. As an uplift-assisted enduro, racers can take full advantage of Mystic Bike Park’s epic race stages, without wasting time and energy on climbing. Each…

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…