RESTAURANTS & CAFES
PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT
Peggy Adelaide Penthouse
The Peggy Adelaide Suite at Feathertop Winery offers an indulgent escape for a romantic getaway or private retreat. Perched above the winery’s cellar door, this architecturally designed suite blends luxury with tranquility. Inside, a plush King bed with premium linens, a private sitting area, and a spacious wardrobe create a cozy yet elegant ambiance. The ensuite bathroom features a walk-in rainwater shower with LED color-changing lights, Hunter LAB’s premium amenities, and ultra-soft toweling. Step onto the secluded balcony to find…
Lake Guy, Bogong Village
Lake Guy Junction Dam is situated 16 kilometres from Mount Beauty, along the Bogong High Plains Road, and offers a scenic back drop to the pretty Bogong Village. The dam is utilised for the hydro-electric scheme and is surrounded by steep Alpine ash clad mountains. A very majestic spot to visit. Try your luck around the lake to catch brown and rainbow trout. If it is walking you are looking for try the 3 kilometre loop around the dam. Park…
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…
Ovens River Trail parkrun
A free, fun and friendly weekly 5 kilometre community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you. Every Saturday (except when rarely cancelled), also special events possibly on Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Day. Please register on the parkrun Australia website, only once (you then are registered to attend any parkrun worldwide). Follow their Facebook page, or message them there for any extra information.
The Vineyard Residence – Feathertop Winery
A welcome wine is yours on arrival as you are greeted to this architectural sensation. Featuring four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Focused around indoor/outdoor living, it seamlessly connects the kitchen, living and dining areas with a multipurpose outdoor dining and pool area to one side and an outdoor alfresco lounge and Tuscan Inspired kitchen space to the other. The bedrooms however have been strategically placed away from these social spaces, for those who like to sleep in…
Nature Saunas by Haut Hutt
Known for stoking an ancient ritual in the High Country of Victoria is Håut Hutt and their nature sauna offerings. Pronounced the same as hot hut, just better looking. Created by a local couple, Harry and Audrey, who envisioned bringing a health and wellness experience to the Alpine Valley. They offer traditional Finnish wood-fired and electric saunas—each crafted for this landscape, thoughtfully designed with cedar wood and made here in Australia. The nomadic Håut Hutts are moveable and can be…
BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES
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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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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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