RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Hoys Dinner Plain Ski Shop

Hoys Dinner Plain Ski Shop is superbly located in the very center of the village on the main roundabout. They offer Hoys’ legendary equipment and service, catering for all of your rental needs with the latest range of skis and boards. Hoys also hire cross country skis and snowshoes. Hoys have all the snow gear you’ll need for your snow play day including quality colourful and waterproof clothing, snow boots and toboggans. All gear is interchangeable at any of their…

Hedonistic Hiking

Hedonistic Hiking is a small company operated by experienced guides Jackie and Mick Parsons. For almost 20 years they have been offering all-inclusive luxury gourmet guided walking holidays in Victoria and Europe. In Australia the scheduled tours explore the Victorian High Country, the Grampians, the Goldfields Track and the Great Ocean Walk. The tour groups are small and friendly and the walking is enjoyably challenging. There is a support vehicle on most days enabling guests to walk as much or…

Mt Buffalo Cathedral Explorer

Over a few hours you will walk, squeeze through chimneys, scramble under, over and around boulders, climb some rope ladders and finally scramble right to the highest point on the Cathedral. After taking in some amazing views that not many people get to appreciate we have an exciting abseil right back to the ground. This is not a rock climbing tour, or an abseiling tour, though it includes a bit of both. Think of it as very adventurous bushwalking with…

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…

The Big Walk

The Big Walk

Bright Flight Paragliding Tandem Flights

Located in beautiful North East Victoria, Bright Flight Paragliding is one of the most popular and well-regarded flying schools in Australia with high safety standards. You can tailor your flying adventure above Bright with different flight length options. A tandem experience is a unique way of exploring the beautiful High Country from above, enjoying 360-degree views and adding a little extra adventure (if you like) by adding a few high-G turns. The meeting place is only a few minutes outside…

Bright Porepunkah Holiday Park

Just minutes from Bright, in the heart of Victoria’s stunning High Country, you will find a peaceful riverside retreat perfect for families, couples, and adventurers alike. Their accommodation in the Bright region caters to all travellers. You will enjoy every minute. Set on the banks of the Ovens River and overlooking Mount Buffalo, their holiday park offers the perfect base for exploring Bright, Porepunkah, and the surrounding Alpine Valley Region. You will find your happy place here in Porepunkah, only…

Cranmore Cottage

Set amongst the mountain vista of Wandiligong, you will find Cranmore Cottage. Your dog friendly retreat to unwind and reset in the fresh country air. Cranmore Cottage sits perfectly amongst the mountain vista of Wandiligong and just over the road from the renowned Wandi Pub you have the added convenience of delicious meals and Sunday afternoon live music within easy walking distance. A three bedroom, two bathroom home, each with queen beds and built in robes and a walk in…

Harrietville Museum History

Harrietville Museum & History

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
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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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