RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Cycling along Mount Beauty Pondage

The Kiewa River Trail

Lake Catani Camping & Day Visitor Area – Mount Buffalo National Park

Hidden Gem

If you are looking for somewhere central to stay for your next Bright Holiday, it doesn’t get any better than this. Hidden Gem is a brand new three-bedroom two-bathroom townhouse positioned right in the heart of town. With a beautiful courtyard all decked out and ready to go for gorgeous summer evenings, this home expertly merges the indoors with the beautiful outdoor space. Styled by local interior decorator Britt White, this home masterfully blends comfort, style and convenience using natural…

Montanya Holiday Retreat

Montanya is a charming holiday property nestled in Mount Beauty, Victoria’s high country, at the base of Mount Bogong. Located 31 km from Falls Creek and 35 km from Bright, it offers guests easy access to some of Victoria’s best recreational activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, gliding, golf, and swimming, all within glorious natural settings. The property is ideal for small groups and families. It features a main house with two bedrooms, an integrated bathroom/laundry, a dining area, and a…

Mr Smith

Mr. Smith, is the latest designer level property, a brand-new designer penthouse sleeping six guests in stylish surrounds. This ultimate holiday escape features stunning fixtures and finishes and is spread over two luxurious levels, providing you with a truly unique experience. Whilst it showcases all the necessities that a home away from home would, Mr Smith will take you away from the standard “home away from home” feeling and send you into indulgent luxury. The upstairs of the home features…

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Crank Handle Brewery

Crank Handle Brewery is located in Tawonga South (Mount Beauty) and situated at the base of Mt Bogong in the beautiful Kiewa valley in North East Victoria. Crank Handle Brewery serve a range of traditional, brewed onsite hand crafted beers and delicious food created from locally sourced ingredients where possible. They also have 12 beers on tap all made on site, and the soft, fresh mountain water provides crisp notes to their beers. Enjoy an ale, enjoy a chat and…

Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre

The Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre is a community-owned gallery situated in the beautiful Alpine Shire town of Bright, Victoria. Established in 1962, the Bright Art Gallery is largely self-funded and run entirely by volunteers, without any paid employees. The managing committee is elected annually by the members of the gallery. In 2025 the gallery incorporates around 400 members, half of these are artists, known as the ‘Alpine Artists’ and 58 Youth members. A volunteer committee of 15 manages…

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.

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.

Spring Tunes, Picnic Vibes at Ringer Reef
Farmers market

MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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