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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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
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…