RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

The Buckland Studios

The Buckland offers a serene escape for couples, set in one of the most picturesque valleys in the North East. Each of the studios has an open living area with stylish, contemporary furniture and bedrooms featuring custom built king size beds. Bathrooms come with double rain showers and a free-standing bath in studios one and two. Studios three and four have the double showers but no bath, and full glass walls allow private bush views. No.5 is a modern one…

Autumn In The High Country

Explore the stunning town of Bright in the heart of the Victorian High Country during Autumn as the town is transformed with one of the best displays of Autumn colour in the country. You will learn everything about photographing the magical Autumn colour as well as the breathtaking High Country landscapes along with theory based sessions on topics such as composition and light as well as how to process your images. The Autumn In The High Country workshop will allow…

Cross Country Ski – Half Day Lesson and Tour (three hours)

You will learn the same skills as for the ski lesson (above) and then practice these skills out on the trails. Your ski instructor will provide coaching and tuition throughout the tour, which will help you improve your ski technique. Best for: Beginners and families, recommended minimum age seven. This experience is provided by Mount Buffalo Ski School

Mount Beauty Market

Welcome to the Mount Beauty Market – one of Victoria’s oldest and much loved community markets. Since 1979, the market has brought together locals, visitors and small businesses in the heart of the Upper Kiewa Valley. Bursting with colour, creativity and community spirit, it’s a place to shop, eat, listen to live music and soak up the friendly mountain atmosphere. From fresh local produce to unique handmade goods, every market offers something new — the perfect way to spend the…

Top of the Town

Welcome to Top of the Town. Perched on a hillside, this lovely couples retreat backs onto state forest and takes in exquisite views of the township of Bright and further up the valley towards Harrietville. Before you even enter this home, you’re welcomed by a large deck with alfresco area to wine and dine, your own plunge pool and fire pit giving you something to enjoy in every season. This two-bedroom, one bathroom home is ideal for a romantic getaway…

Mystic Mountain Lodge

Offering plenty of space for two families in the main house sleeping eight, you can expand your group to the additional add-on rooms comfortably sleeping a total of 14 guests. With several living areas to allow space and comfort, enjoy three indoor living zones and several outdoor areas including an undercover al fresco area and fantastic kids cubby. The roomy, fully equipped kitchen makes feeding the clan a breeze, or barbecue on the front deck with lovely views an open…

Bowen Art House Townhouse

Raising the bar to a new level of Australian contemporary twin-level accommodation, Art House Townhouses Bright offer an uncompromised, luxury designer living experience. Situated in the heart of Bright’s food, wine and distillery district, Bowen is one of four luxury appointed townhouses offering a new standard in designer penthouse comfort in Bright. Named after contemporary artist Dean Bowen, in recognition of his modernist approach. While exteriors evoke an ultra-modern European urban appeal mixing timber, stone, and steel; interior design styling…

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 some purely acoustic (unamplified) intimate concerts. There is also a luthiers display and sales and lots of opportunities for everyone to join in picking and…

Autumn Home – Our Place at Bright

Offering commanding views of the surrounding landscape, with generous living spaces and bedrooms, Autumn Home provides all of your family and friends a place to relax. The spacious lounge and large flat screen television invites you to take it easy after a long day out and about, while the kids play happily in the kids’ nook with a range of games and toys. Cooking and feasting is a delight in this fully equipped kitchen, with state of the art Bosch…

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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