RESTAURANTS & CAFES
PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT
The Rocks
Nestled along the serene Ovens River in the heart of Bright, Victoria, The Rocks offers two private, fully equipped one-bedroom luxury retreats, where modern comfort meets nature – Olive Retreat and Maple Tiny Home. Enjoy cosy interiors, outdoor fire pits for starlit evenings and direct river access for swimming, fishing or paddling. The popular Canyon Walk track meanders right past your back door. Just a short 500m stroll to Bright’s cafes and shops, these unique retreats provide the ideal blend…
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…
South Wall Advanced Abseiling (Full-day)
Feel like a full day adventure to challenge you mentally and physically? Tackle our South Wall Abseil. This 250 metre abseil can be a big challenge as the first pitch is 90 metre long looking over the Ovens Valley and out to the Australian Alps. The abseil has another four pitches followed by a hike out looking at some of the historical spots of Mount Buffalo. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia
Pioneering the High Plains – Bogong Horseback Adventures
Step back into another time with a celebration of Australian heritage. Ride the High Plains on a journey to the Mittagundi Bush Dance and Pioneer Festival before climbing onto Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain. Pioneering the High Plains expedition takes you on a journey, through diverse landscapes, along a route that highlights the vertical scale, and the rich cultural heritage of the Victorian High Country. Mid tour you will follow the spectacular Track 107 down to Mittagundi, a not for…
Half-Day Snowshoe Tour Cresta Valley (Snowshoes provided)
Enjoy the beauty of a snow-capped Mount Buffalo on a guided half-day snowshoe tour at Cresta Valley. Mount Buffalo Ski School tailor the length and difficulty of the tour to the group. Usually, they mix the route between marked and unmarked trails. This experience is provided by Mount Buffalo Ski School
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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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