RESTAURANTS & CAFES
PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT
Mount Beauty Garden Cottage
Mount Beauty Garden Cottage offers family and pet friendly holiday accommodation in the Victorian wine and alpine high country. This self-catered accommodation includes a full kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, three bedrooms sleeping six guests. Bathroom contains toile and shower over the bath, and 2nd toilet is located off the laundry. Laundry contains laundry sink, washing machine and dryer. Available year-round, regional activities include; gourmet food and wine trails, bush walking, snow skiing, mountain biking and road cycling, golf, canoeing and fishing.…
Buffalo Stampede Festival
The Buffalo Stampede Festival promises to draw over 1,600 trail runners from across Australia to Bright in the North East of Victoria, Australia. Race distances range from the epic 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon all the way down to the 2km Junior Dash – there is absolutely a challenge for everybody and their families to enjoy.
Bright Porepunkah Holiday Park
Just minutes from Bright, in the heart of Victoria’s stunning High Country, you will find a peaceful riverside retreat perfect for families, couples, and adventurers alike. Their accommodation in the Bright region caters to all travellers. You will enjoy every minute. Set on the banks of the Ovens River and overlooking Mount Buffalo, their holiday park offers the perfect base for exploring Bright, Porepunkah, and the surrounding Alpine Valley Region. You will find your happy place here in Porepunkah, only…
The Colour Bridge by Skunk Control
The picture-perfect six kilometre rail trail ride from Bright to Porepunkah’s Riverside Park just got even better with the addition of The Colour Bridge. The installation involves stunningly stylised, colourful wildflower-like pieces that hug the path in a repeating pattern, evoking the changing seasons. By day, transparent panels cast vibrant colours on the path, and by night, integrated lighting creates a magical glow. The theme for this site, Ever New, captures the restorative feeling of the Alpine Shire region. Bringing…
Chestnut Tree Holiday Units
Once arriving at Chestnut Tree Holiday Units, relax and take in the wonders of scenic views from the sunny north facing verandas. Choose from modern apartments or lovely cosy cottages, the views are amazing. Close to nearby shops and cafes, all an easy walking distance away. The stunning landscaped gardens are open to enjoy during the autumn and spring festivals in Bright. The holiday units are fully self-contained two bedroom units. All units have fully equipped modern, spotless kitchens. There…
Blue Mill Escape
The perfect place for a romantic couples weekend or longer term family holiday. Offering stunning views across the mountains and a short stroll to central Bright, all you need do is relax and enjoy. Blue Mill Lodge will surprise and delight guests with its luxurious and eclectic accommodation. A fun and vibrant decor will captivate holiday-makers, young and old. BlueMill Lodge is also pet friendly, with a fully fenced yard. On arrival at BlueMill Lodge you will find a complimentary…
Mount Buffalo Adventure Abseiling
Completing the beginners abseil, then tackling the 45 metre free fall abseil. This adventure has all the abseils of the beginners abseil then it is followed by a 45 metre free fall abseil looking across the gorge to the 300 metre North Wall of Mount Buffalo. On the walk back from the bottom of the dragon is a small rock climb which adds to the adventure. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia
Bright Guided eMTB Ride of Clear Spot Lookout
This experience is catered for those riders looking for a scenic eMTB experience without having to pull out the map and spend time figuring out where to ride. Using our local trail knowledge, the guide will take you to Clear Spot Lookout which offers epic views of Mount Buffalo, Mount Porepunkah, Mount Bogong and Mount Feathertop. The guide will choose a loop best suited to your riding ability and fitness. The guides are first aid qualified, and can also provide…
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.
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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