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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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

Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks

Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks

Join the Four Peaks, a friendly and supportive mountain running event held over four days. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply enjoy being outdoors, it’s a great way to challenge yourself, meet fantastic people, and soak up stunning alpine views. Take part in one day or conquer all four. And don’t miss the Kids…

Dederang Picnic Races

Dederang Picnic Races

The Dederang Picnic Races have been held annually since 1865, raising thousands of dollars for the local community through the efforts of local volunteers. The races attract spectators from all over the eastern states, maintaining its proud history and securing it’s standing as one of the premier picnic race meetings in country Victoria. There is…

Team Mount Beauty - VIC Downhill Series

Team Mount Beauty – VIC Downhill Series round 3

Round 3 of the VDHS comes to Big Hill MTB Park in Mount Beauty in 2026, hosted by Team Mount Beauty. The VDHS is a state-level competition and serves as a pathway to national, international, and World Cup events. There are six rounds in total held across Victoria in 2025-2026, with cumulative points across the…

Australia Day Celebrations - Bright

Australia Day Celebrations – Bright

Join the local community as they reflect, respect and celebrate living in the Alpine Shire at a free Australia Day Community Celebration event this Australia Day. Enjoy a barbecue breakfast, live entertainment by Adam Lindsay, award presentations and more at celebrations in Howitt Park, Bright, on the banks of the Ovens River. Bring your own…

Long table dining

Feathertop’s Autumn Long Lunch

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.