RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Art House on Elm

Art House on Elm is the perfect location and home to enjoy a couple’s weekend away. Art House on Elm showcases interiors of limited-edition art prints, the interior design styling is centred around the art, with soft furnishing in vibrant tones and textures mimicking the colours and moods of the museum quality art hanging within. Boasting a well-equipped modern kitchen featuring porcelain-topped waterfall island benches, polished floorboards, flat screen televisions, plus an incredibly well positioned living space dressed in the…

Nest House

The layout of Nest House encourages both times spent together, and time spent alone. For those that love to entertain, this is a fabulous home for doing so. With an abundance of rooms and separate spaces there are plenty of options to gather to eat, play or sit back and enjoy a movie together. Multiple living spaces also ticks the boxes for travelling families as it gives parents and children separate spots to relax and play. The beautifully styled living…

Alpine Hotel Bright

Nestled in the heart of the charming township of Bright, The Alpine Hotel has been a beloved landmark since 1852. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ambiance of their historic Bistro 1868. As one of the most sought-after places to eat in Bright, their seasonal bistro menu showcases an excellent range and selection of local produce. For a more relaxed eating in Bright experience, head to their bar. Enjoy a game of pool, watch your favourite sports on the TV,…

Bright Splash Park

Bright’s new natural themed splash park has opened up in Centenary Park, alongside Morses Creek, and is a great drawcard for families to Bright and surrounds over the warmer months. With design centered on the region’s mining heritage and natural environment, there are four splash pads, each designed to suit different age groups from toddlers through to teenagers. The surface of the splash pads is textured concrete. The park has been designed to suit graduating abilities, but parents still need…

Nourish Wholefoods

Located in the heart of Mount Beauty, Nourish Wholefoods is your go-to destination for organic, healthy, and packaging-free wholefoods and snacks. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Nourish Wholefoods offer a curated selection of fresh produce, specialty items, and nourishing treats you won’t find in mainstream supermarkets. Enjoy barista-crafted coffee, herbal teas, and alternative beverages – perfect to sip in-store or take on your next adventure. Discover their range of organic fruits and vegetables, sourced with care to…

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…

Buckland Valley out and back

Bright Gravel Routes - Mt Porepunkah Loop

Mt Porepunkah Loop

Kiewa River Trail

This is a four kilometres-return walk from the town of Mt Beauty, tracing the eastern bank of the lovely Kiewa River. This sealed walk path follows the Kiewa River (west branch) as it threads through the north end of the lovely town of Mount Beauty in the Happy Valley region. The walk trail begins just off the main Highway into town, but the scenery certainly improves as you pass farmland, shady groves, happy riverside campers (in warmer months) and then…

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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