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

Fork in the Road - An elegant evening in the heart of Bright

Fork in the Road – An elegant evening in the heart of Bright

A different kind of dining experience. Not a festival. Not a street event. But an evening of movement, discovery and shared hospitality. This May, four of Bright’s most respected venues, Koji Bird, Basils, Tomahawks and Sir Loins come together to create a progressive dining experience across the town. Composed and supported by the Bright Chamber…

Mountaingrass

Mountaingrass

Mountaingrass presents concert performances by Bluegrass and Traditional Old-time music from acts from the United States, NZ and Australia and sometimes Japan. Mountaingrass is a very participative event: it features instrument workshops for all levels of ability from beginners to advanced led by seasoned performers; guided slow jam sessions; a Sunday morning Gospel Concert and…

ANZAC Day - Bright

ANZAC Day – Bright

The 2026 Anzac Day dawn service will be conducted at Mafeking Square in Ireland Street, starting at 5:50 am. The march to the memorial will commence at 10:40 am, before the mid-morning service at 10:50 am in Mafeking Square. Please join the Bright RSL sub-branch for light refreshments at the RSL Hall in Camp Street…

Winter in the Village - Bright Winter Festival 2025

Bright Winter Festival 2026

Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s High Country, the picturesque town of Bright comes alive in winter with the return of the Bright Winter Festival. Surrounded by alpine landscapes and set along the beautiful Ovens River, Bright offers the perfect backdrop to celebrate the magic of the cooler months. Across the festival, visitors are invited…

Easter Twilight Markets

Easter Twilight Markets

Get ready for a magical autumn evening at the Bright Twilight Markets, returning for the Easter school holidays. Under the warm glow of festoon lights, explore an incredible selection of locally made goods from talented producers and artisans across Bright, Mt Beauty, and Myrtleford. From handcrafted treasures to fresh seasonal produce, there’s something for everyone…

Mount Beauty Market

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…