RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Bridgewater

Spread across half an acre of parklike gardens and established trees, adjoining Bright’s famous Ovens River, this resort-like executive retreat gives seclusion and magnificent bushland views. With its subtle blend of a North American lake house vibe in a modern Australian way, this two-storey home, with all the modern finishing’s and encompassing five generous bedrooms all with their own private bathrooms. They are a proud Ride High Country preferred property, providing a number of items for your cyclists needs.

Buffalo River Fishing

Mt Buffalo Dragon’s Foot Abseiling Adventure

Ready to step it up a notch? Get your friends together and go big on the 45-meter free-hanging Dragon’s Foot abseil. Definitely a level up from our family-friendly tour, this will get your heart going as you launch off the Dragon’s Foot 45-meter free-fall abseil. The adventure is not over once you hit the ground as you then get to choose from a tight squeeze or a short rock climb to get back to the top. Add in some extra…

Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo

Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle at the base of the majestic Mount Buffalo, where Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo (formerly Porepunkah Bridge Holiday Park) invites you to unwind in a leafy riverside setting just minutes from Bright. Set on the banks of the Ovens River and surrounded by the towering beauty of the Victorian Alps, this park is perfectly positioned for hiking, cycling, swimming, and scenic day trips into the High Country. With local shops just a short stroll away and…

Kiewa River Trail

This is a four kilometres-return walk from the town of Mt Beauty, tracing the eastern bank of the lovely Kiewa River. This sealed walk path follows the Kiewa River (west branch) as it threads through the north end of the lovely town of Mount Beauty in the Happy Valley region. The walk trail begins just off the main Highway into town, but the scenery certainly improves as you pass farmland, shady groves, happy riverside campers (in warmer months) and then…

Huggins Lookout

Head off on this short uphill walk in beautiful Bright, three and half hours north-east of Melbourne, and be rewarded with incredible views. This return walk is 1.6 kilometres and will take around one hour to complete. After a steep climb, reach Huggins Lookout and take in stunning panoramic views of Bright along the Ovens Valley towards Porepunkah.

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…

Deep Creek Farmstay

Welcome to Deep Creek Bright. Modern off-grid farmstay in the rolling foothills of Victoria’s High Country. Named after their miniature donkeys Saddler and Rosie, they present to you Saddlers Stay and Rosie’s Rest. Saddler’s Stay has two bedrooms, sleeping six people and Rosie’s Rest has a master bedroom and separate custom built in bunkbeds, sleeping four people. Both have a well-appointed kitchen, lounge, and single bathroom. Sit out on the deck and savour the breathtaking views of Mt Buffalo, Mt…

Bogong Horseback Adventures

Bogong Horseback Adventures has been running award-winning tours since 1986. With licensed access to the Alpine National Park and Mount Bogong, the riding landscape is truly spectacular. Based at our property Spring Spur, Bogong Horseback Adventures travel from rich mountain valleys to the vast Bogong High Plains and Victoria’s highest mountain, Mount Bogong. The award-winning tours combine great food and wine, fantastic mountain-bred horses, and friendly, experienced staff. Offering daily trail rides in the Alpine National Park, as well as…