RESTAURANTS & CAFES
PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT
Big Muster Distilling Co.
Australia’s highest moonshine distillery. Hidden up in the backlots of Dinner Plain Alpine Village, Big Muster Distilling Co. offers bespoke moonshines including Swindlers Gold, their baked apple moonshine, with ingredients totally sourced from Alpine, including apples from the famous Nightingales orchard in Wandiligong. A distillery door is open where you can sample their moonshines as well as the regions best in whiskey’s and gin’s. The restaurant is open on specific days in the green season and most days in the…
Myrtleford Cycle Centre – Bicycle Hire
Select from a fleet of hire bicycles at Myrtleford Cycle Centre, perfect for exploring Myrtleford and the Rail Trail. These regular pedal and electric bikes are set up for comfortable riding and a friendly team member will help fit you to the best size. Bring your own helmet or use one of the complimentary lids, available in a range of sizes for adults and children. Hire cost for a regular bike is $35 per day and an electric bike is…
Hedonistic Hiking’s Hiking the Victorian Alps
This tour starts and ends in the charming Victorian High Country town of Bright and explores the magnificent mountain scenery surrounding the ski villages of Falls Creek, Hotham and Dinner Plain. Experienced guides Jackie and Mick Parsons are with the group every step of the way, looking after all creature comforts and sharing their knowledge of and love for this spectacular region. The Victorian Alps are stunning in summer months and the tour blends Hedonistic Hiking’s well-known passions for great…
Bright White Water Kayaking
Enjoy the scenery of Bright by paddling down the Ovens River. This white water adventure is a good introduction into white water kayaking, using sit-on-top kayaks or two seat inflatable kayaks to paddle down the grade one and two stretch. These adventures can be run from upper Bright and through to lower Bright or to Porepunkah. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia
Nightingale Bros Alpine Produce
Nightingale Bros have been growing and selling apples since 1954. The orchards are renowned for growing fresh crisp apples which are full of flavor. They grow all the favorites like Pink Lady, Royal Gala and Granny Smith, as well as various other varieties. Though they are best known for their apples, they also grow three varieties of chestnuts and hazelnuts. All their nuts are grown on farms and are available seasonally. Their produce store, located at the Wandiligong orchard, is…
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.
MARKETS
FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES