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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
2026 Wandiligong Nut Festival
The big weekend in the littlest valley. Wandiligong Nut Festival celebrates the local growers, the end of harvest and the fabulous varieties of nuts and other fresh produce available in this cool climate region during Autumn. The only nut festival of its kind in Australia. Nestled among heritage trees and gums with Morses Creek flowing…
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…
Brighter Days Festival
Brighter Days Festival is three days of family-friendly fundraising fun held annually in the Victorian township of Bright, on the March Labour Day weekend. The Festival draws on the amazing local Bright community along with the passionate broader Brighter Days Community for goodwill and support and is run by a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to raising…
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…
Myrtleford Bush Market
A family-friendly annual Bush Market with endless stalls – fresh produce, art crafts, clothing, candles giftware, outdoor furniture and gardening equipment, plants, socks and jocks, clothing accessories, hats, sunglasses, live entertainment, food court and great coffee. Local artist provide entertainment in a casual environment and free balloon creations for the little ones. Offering lots of…
Mystic Yak MTB
The Mystic Yak is a three day mountain bike stage race set in Victoria’s High Country, returning in 2026 after a hugely successful inaugural event. Designed as a mini-stage race, the event showcases the world-class trail networks of Bright, Beechworth, and Yackandandah, making the most of the region’s natural beauty and growing reputation as a…