RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

The Base Luxury Villas

The Base Luxury Villas in Harrietville offer luxurious comfort at one of two newly built villas with spacious inside and outside living, tall windows to take in the mountains and all the features you could need for ease and relaxation. The open plan living area features a wood fire and television, DVD player, Ipod as well as reverse cycle heating and cooling. Open out onto the huge deck with gas barbecue and setting or cook up a storm in your…

Cycling along Mount Beauty Pondage

The Kiewa River Trail

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…

Red Tank Lane

Red Tank Lane brings together three distinct accommodation experiences, each offering space, comfort and connection to the alpine region. Eliza’s, Ned’s and Old Mill Park sit under the name of Red Tank Lane, each providing something different to travellers seeking time away. Eliza’s is intimate and full of character, suited to couples who value charm, soft detail and the ease of a slower stay. Rooms glow with gentle light and evenings carry the quiet of a peaceful town. Ned’s welcomes…

The Poached Pear

What a sanctuary. This home is truly an oasis. You are welcomed into the home through an abundant garden alive with lustrous flowers, well established trees and an almost fairy like magic, all while being nestled on the banks of Bakers Gully Creek. The Poached Pear is 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a space for everyone in the family or group to claim their own private nook. It may be the spacious outdoor garden, elevated deck with private areas on either…

Mt Fainter Pack Horse Tour

Showcasing the West Kiewa, Pretty Valley and Mount Fainter, this expedition includes high plains, heritage huts, brumby country, wild rivers, stunning views and secluded camps, our renowned horses and campfire meals. The horses are a feature of this expedition, each of them our own bred and trained mountain horse, expertly matched to the rider. Each day the camp is packed up, loaded onto the packhorses and the journey continues. Riding is between 15 to 25 kilometres per day with opportunities…

Buckland Valley out and back

A Pear Tree Loft

The perfect family getaway is waiting for you at the stunning Pear Tree Loft or perhaps it is that cycling trip, or girls weekend. The beautiful modern styling, spacious open layout and incomparable location make Pear Tree Loft that place you have been looking for for any special occasion – just two minutes walk from Bright’s main street and across from the iconic Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. Perfectly suited for a luxurious short getaway yet well equipped to accommodate…

7 Peaks Ride – Dinner Plain

Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which run from late October to April. Taking you up winding mountain roads, around steep turns and past spectacular views right to the top of seven Victorian Alpine Resorts. Climb out of Omeo on the Great Alpine Road, taking note to grab a breather at the Kosciuszko Lookout eight kilometres along the way. Shortly after the Lookout is something of a descent, followed by some undulating road to Cobungra Station,…

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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