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.
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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
Freeburgh Bush Market
Just 10 minutes from Bright along the Great Alpine Road toward Harrietville is the eclectic Freeburgh Bush Market, held each Autumn on the lovely grounds of the Freeburgh Community Hall. Browse new clothing and jewellry as well as second-hand wares in the car-boot sale. Enjoy barista coffee, egg and bacon rolls, homemade pies and sausage…
Autumn Showcase
Mieke and Matt would like to welcome locals and visitors alike to come and celebrate the beauty of Autumn by attending their special Showcase event as part of the 2026 Bright Autumn Festival. The Alpine Light Gallery will be filled with spectacular scenic photographs that showcase the beauty of Autumn, captured by local award-winning photographers…
Adventure Week – Nine Days of Adventure, Fun and Relaxation
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…
ANZAC Day – Myrtleford
The 2026 Anzac Day dawn service will be conducted at AD Lowerson VC Memorial Square in Clyde Street starting at 6:00am, followed by a gunfire breakfast at the Buffalo Hotel (gold coin donation). The march from the RSL sub-branch to the memorial will commence at 10.45am, before the mid-morning service at 11.00am in Memorial Square.…
Myrtleford Farmers Market
The Myrtleford Farmers Market is held on the fourth Saturday of each month from at the Piazza, in the heart of Myrtleford in Victoria’s High Country. The market is accredited by the Victorian Farmers Market Association, meaning customers are guaranteed access to quality, freshly harvested produce whilst supporting local farmers and directly putting money back…