FREE TRAVEL GUIDES
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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.
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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...
WHAT'S ON IN BRIGHT & SURROUNDS
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.
Wandi Cross
Wandi Cross is a mountain running challenge set amidst the picturesque valley of Wandiligong, a few minutes from Bright, Victoria. Suitable for anyone from the elite to the first time mountain enthusiast. Summiting the high points of both Mystic Mountain and Goldmine Ridge, this challenge requires participants to use a combination of endurance, strength and…
Alpine Arts Trail Open Studios
The Alpine Arts Trail Open Studios returns for its second edition across the January long weekend, inviting locals and visitors to experience the region’s premier visual arts event in the Kiewa Valley. Eight studios (featuring nine artists) will be open across the valley, with nine artists taking part in this self-guided event. Visitors are invited…
Mystic Yak MTB
The Mystic Yak is a three day mountain bike stage race set in Victoria’s High Country, returning in 2026 after a hugely successful inaugural event. Designed as a mini-stage race, the event showcases the world-class trail networks of Bright, Beechworth, and Yackandandah, making the most of the region’s natural beauty and growing reputation as a…
2026 Wandiligong Nut Festival
The big weekend in the littlest valley. Wandiligong Nut Festival celebrates the local growers, the end of harvest and the fabulous varieties of nuts and other fresh produce available in this cool climate region during Autumn. The only nut festival of its kind in Australia. Nestled among heritage trees and gums with Morses Creek flowing…
Mt Beauty Twilight Market
Hydro Park will transform into a vibrant evening celebration where culinary excellence meets artistic expression. Wander through the curated collection of food vendors serving up everything from sizzling street food to gourmet bites, browse unique handcrafted pieces from talented local artists and artisans, and lose yourself in live performances from homegrown musicians, singers and entertainers…