RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

The Star Hotel

Welcome to the Star Hotel, located in central Bright, they offer a great place to enjoy a drink with friends, a good hearty pub meal with plenty of entertainment provided by Fox Sports on all televisions. As well as full TAB facilities, a gaming room and great background music provided by Nightlife. They offer family friendly dining, two outdoor dining spaces and can easily cater for large groups. Their pub menu is full of the classics but don’t forget to…

Hotel High Plains

Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Hotham Alpine Resort and Hotham Airport, Hotel High Plains is your premier, year round host, in the spectacular and unique Alpine Village of Dinner Plain. Their in-house Cobungra Bar and Stone’s Throw Restaurant provide exceptional dining experiences, and hospitality with personality, in a true, quintessential High Country aesthetic, filled with large open fireplaces, internal rock walls and huge natural timbers, that create a warm and inviting ambience. A carefully constructed, extensive wine list consisting…

Buffalo Boulders

Buffalo Boulders is a welcoming indoor climbing gym located in Victoria’s Alpine region, offering a unique blend of movement, community, and adventure. Designed for all ages and experience levels, the gym provides a safe and inclusive space for first-time climbers, families, and experienced athletes alike. With a focus on bouldering (rope-free climbing over padded mats), Buffalo Boulders makes it easy for visitors to drop in and get started, no prior experience required. The facility offers a range of climbing walls,…

Service Course Bicycle Studio

Located in the heart of Porepunkah, Service Course Bicycle Studio is a full-service bike shop supporting locals and visitors exploring Victoria’s High Country by bike. Close to Mount Buffalo’s climb, gravel roads, MTB trails and just meters from the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, the Service Course offers bike hire, workshop servicing, custom builds, bike sales and a quality range of parts and accessories. The experienced team can help with everything from custom bike builds and performance servicing to rental…

Olsen Penthouse

Situated in the heart of Bright’s food, wine and distillery district, Olsen – Penthouse is the largest of five luxury appointed townhouses offering a new standard in designer penthouse comfort in Bright. While exteriors evoke an ultra-modern European urban appeal mixing timber, stone, and steel; interior design styling is centered around the art, with soft furnishing tones and textures mimicking the colours and moods of the museum quality art hanging within. Olsen showcases interiors of limited-edition art prints, a large…

Cliff Picnics

A truly unique experience on Mt Buffalo. Come dine with Bright Adventure Company on your private ledge suspended 300 metre above the valley floor. Enjoy local produce lovingly prepared whilst revelling in the majestic views from Mt Buffalo. Bright Adventure Company offer sunrise, lunch or dinner cliff picnic options available throughout the year and have two ledges available for groups of four. Can cater to all dietary requirements, please advise when booking. This experience is provided by Bright Adventure Company

Mount Buffalo View Apartment – Feathertop Winery

Escape to the Mt Buffalo View Apartment, a luxury retreat set within the stunning Feathertop Winery estate. Be captivated by floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping views of Mt Buffalo’s majestic peaks, snow-capped in winter for a magical touch. Indulge in the elegance of a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with Miele and Smeg appliances, complemented by a welcome hamper and fresh breakfast provisions. Relax by the wood fire heater, sink into the leather lounge, or unwind in the spa bath with Hunter…

Ovens River Family Kayaking

This is a perfect way to see the Ovens River if you’d prefer a more relaxed trip. The tour runs for approximately three hours and we will paddle near Myrtleford taking in some great scenery with a couple of smaller rapids near the end. If the rapids look too wild it’s easy to portage around. Adults and confident kids can jump into their own single kayak, or those who’d prefer company can try a two-and-a-half seat kayak – great for…

Bright Holidays

Bright Holidays is a locally owned and operated booking service for holiday homes. They offer a range of properties from quaint country retreats for two, to gorgeous sprawling family homes for large groups and everything in between. Their properties are privately owned by people who love the beautiful region and have decided to secure their piece of paradise and are happy to share it with you. In the vibrant tourist town of Bright, the team at Bright Holidays is well-equipped…

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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