RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Sweatfolk

Sweatfolk offers a calming woodfired sauna experience inspired by traditional Nordic bathing. Visitors relax in gentle heat beside a natural creek setting and enjoy a simple ritual that supports rest and recovery. The mobile sauna brings an authentic wellness experience to scenic destinations and enhances the stay of travellers, athletes and holidaymakers. Each session focuses on comfort, nature and quiet enjoyment. The business is known for thoughtful hospitality, community values and creating moments that feel refreshing and memorable.

Cliff Picnics

A truly unique experience on Mt Buffalo. Come dine with Bright Adventure Company on your private ledge suspended 300 metre above the valley floor. Enjoy local produce lovingly prepared whilst revelling in the majestic views from Mt Buffalo. Bright Adventure Company offer sunrise, lunch or dinner cliff picnic options available throughout the year and have two ledges available for groups of four. Can cater to all dietary requirements, please advise when booking. This experience is provided by Bright Adventure Company

Westwood Lodge

Nestled on the edge of a quiet meandering creek, Westwood Lodge invites you to escape your everyday and immerse yourself in one of their three individually styled apartments, where modern luxury meets old-world charm. The property features soothing colours inspired by nature, creating a calming atmosphere. Relax in plush sofas, leather armchairs and soft rugs underfoot. Gather around the warm glow of the fireplace or unwind in dreamy, cloud-like beds adorned with luxurious linens. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated.…

New Years Eve Pack Horse Adventure

Welcome the New Year with an unforgettable experience. This Mount Bogong expedition features great landscapes, bush camps, spectacular riding terrain, great horses and local food and wine. Journey onto the High Country via East Kiewa and Timms Spur taking in the stunning views across to Mount Bogong before descending down Track 107 into the heritage gold mining area below Mt Wills. The second half of this tour climbs up the Long Spur track to a camp in the snowgums before…

Harrietville Snowline Hotel

The Harrietville Snowline Hotel is a historic country pub and motel nestled in the picturesque village of Harrietville, Victoria, at the base of Mount Hotham. Known as the “top pub” in town, it has been a favourite among locals and travellers for decades. The hotel offers 16 comfortable and private motel units, separate from the main hotel building. Each room includes heating, a television, ensuite bathroom, fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities. Room types range from standard queen rooms to family…

Brabralung Trail (Dinner Plain – Mt Hotham)

Cafe Fez Myrtleford

Café Fez presents a unique atmosphere – a treasure trove of twinkling Moroccan lanterns, silver teapots and colourful woven cushions. Featuring a traditional menu of Middle-Eastern favourites, an astonishing drinks menu carrying an array of teas, a great line-up of local wines and beer, and a quixotic array of cocktails, this chilled-out little gem is the perfect place to relax with a group or snuggle up to a partner in one of the low-slung cushioned booths. A dining experience is…

Room With a View Walk, Dinner Plain

A short and easy 3 kilometre walk from Dinner Plain out through snow gum forest to an open plain with spectacular views of Mount Hotham, Mount Feathertop, Bogong High Plains and the Cobungra River. Starting from Dinner Plain Hut, follow the track to the sign marking the crossing point to the northern side of the Great Alpine Road and the track leading to the Forest Walks trailhead. The Room with a View walk initially follows a slightly undulating trail then…

The Wooden House

Jam packed with treasured pieces and unique spaces all handmade by the owner, this three-bedroom two-bathroom home is certainly one of a kind. Decks to the north and south provide for covered indoor/outdoor connections and effectively double the living area of the house. The secure backyard means plenty of fun for the kids, so they can run free on the lawns or enjoy running through the sprinkler to cool down in summer. They are a proud Ride High Country preferred…

BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES

TRY OUR AWARD-WINNING BEVERAGES

A visit to Bright & Surrounds isn't complete without a taste of our local craft brews, fragrant gin, apples cider or moonshine.

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FARM GATES

PRODUCE RIGHT FROM THE SOURCE

Out here, we know where our food comes from. Want to know where the locals source the best fresh produce?

CELLAR DOORS

TRY OUR AWARD-WINNING WINES

Crisp cool nights and warm summer days make the Alpine Valley one of the country's most delightful boutique wine regions.

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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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