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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ONLINE RESOURCES

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

Alpine Arts Trail Open Studios

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…

Bright Make it, Bake it, Grow it Market

Bright Make it, Bake it, Grow it Market

Bright Market is a showcase of local producers, arts and crafts from Bright and surrounds all in one location, on the banks of the beautiful Ovens River. Food producers include fresh fruit and vegetables, trout, wineries, jams and preservers, sweets, nuts, olive oils and much more. Browse a range of local craft, jewellery, kids clothes,…

Australia Day Celebrations - Mount Beauty

Australia Day Celebrations – Mount Beauty

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, award presentations and more at celebrations in Hydro Park, Mount Beauty. Bring your own chairs or picnic rug and a gold coin donation…

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…

Enduro Jam

Enduro Jam

Enduro Jam offers a unique ‘jam’ format of racing, where riders have unlimited opportunities to set their fastest race time, removing the pressure of a ‘one and done’ classic race format. As an uplift-assisted enduro, racers can take full advantage of Mystic Bike Park’s epic race stages, without wasting time and energy on climbing. Each…

Bright Autumn Festival

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…