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…

Mount Beauty Gravel Routes - Mount Beauty - Bright

Mount Beauty – Bright

Mount Buffalo Underground River Caving

For those who like a challenge and a dash of added adventure, Adventure Guides Australia’a Underground River Caving on stunning Mount Buffalo is for you. Crawl through holes, climb up waterfalls and squirm your way through the spectacular granite boulder infill cave. If you are very lucky, you will see the ceiling of the caverns glow like stars at night with the spectacular variety of glow worms which are endemic to the region. Duration of the tour is approximately three…

Harrietville Riverside Walk

Riverside Walk

Great Alpine Walk 6 Day – Self-Guided

This self-guided independent walk has you trek over spectacular ridgelines, through valleys packed tight with Mountain Ash, high alpine forests and grassland and past snow-capped mountains. The sheer diversity of landscape and the glorious views as the track winds its way from Falls Creek via Hotham, Dinner Plain to Harrietville are just some of the highlights. Breath in the fresh alpine air as you take in the dramatic views from the breathtaking Razorback Ridge and Mt Feathertop. Climb the second…

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…

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…

Ashwood Cottages

Ashwood Cottages in Bright feature charming and comfortable self-contained accommodation with king size beds, king size spas and log fires – perfect for a romantic getaway. The cottages accommodate two to four guests (The Haven only). There is a guest laundry and a bike storage area. You will find modern cooking facilities including electric stove tops and convection microwaves (no ovens), fridge, freezers and dishwashers (except Fleurbaix). All cottages have decks with outdoor settings and barbecues to help you enjoy…

The Colour Bridge by Skunk Control

The picture-perfect six kilometre rail trail ride from Bright to Porepunkah’s Riverside Park just got even better with the addition of The Colour Bridge. The installation involves stunningly stylised, colourful wildflower-like pieces that hug the path in a repeating pattern, evoking the changing seasons. By day, transparent panels cast vibrant colours on the path, and by night, integrated lighting creates a magical glow. The theme for this site, Ever New, captures the restorative feeling of the Alpine Shire region. Bringing…

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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