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
Autumn Tunes, Picnic Vibes
Enjoy a perfect afternoon of live music, hand crafted wines and unbeatable views at Ringer Reef. This Autumn, Ringer Reef is showcasing the talents of Victorian musicians, the perfect accompaniment to the best that the High Country has to offer. They have a great range of wine, beer (including zero alcohol), cider and soft drink…
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…
Ovens River Trail parkrun
A free, fun and friendly weekly 5 kilometre community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you. Every Saturday (except when rarely cancelled), also special events possibly on Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Day. Please register on the parkrun Australia website, only once (you then are registered to attend any parkrun…
ANZAC Day – Mount Beauty
The 2026 Anzac Day dawn service will be conducted at Bicentennial Park in Lakeside Ave. The march down Hollonds Street will be followed by the morning service at the Mount Beauty Cenotaph in Memorial Park in Lakeside Avenue. Visit the website for the timings. Please join the Mount Beauty RSL sub-branch for refreshments at the…
Adventure Week
Adventure Week invites visitors to experience nine days of action, exploration and alpine energy in Mount Beauty and the Upper Kiewa Valley. From trails, rivers and peaks to wellness, markets and community events, the program showcases the breadth of outdoor adventure on offer in one of Victoria’s most naturally gifted destinations. Throughout the week, visitors…
Bright Autumn Festival
The Bright Autumn Festival is a ten-day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country. The highlight of the festival is Gala day on Saturday May 2nd, with a market, music in the streets and a grand parade. Other highlights of the festival include the Festival…