RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Come and adventure around Bright, in the beautiful Ovens River valley. Situated less than four hours drive north from Melbourne, Bright is the perfect location for an adventurous weekend getaway or family holiday destination. This experience is perfect for novice kayakers who are ready for a challenge. This family friendly activity is guaranteed to create unforgettable memories whilst you paddle the beautiful Ovens River which is a short drive from Porepunkah and Bright. The tour will include whitewater paddling at…

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…

Cross Country Ski – Half Day Lesson and Tour (three hours)

You will learn the same skills as for the ski lesson (above) and then practice these skills out on the trails. Your ski instructor will provide coaching and tuition throughout the tour, which will help you improve your ski technique. Best for: Beginners and families, recommended minimum age seven. This experience is provided by Mount Buffalo Ski School

Aalborg Bright

Aalborg Bright is a unique one bedroom Scandinavian inspired sustainable home for couples in the heart of beautiful Bright. With spectacular views from every room, quality furnishings and contemporary design, it sets the benchmark for couples seeking sustainable exclusive accommodation. Aalborg’s passive energy design means you can still enjoy maximum comfort while minimising your carbon footprint. It features a king sized bed, soaking bathtub, separate toilet, open plan light-filled kitchen, and a living and dining area with massive windows which…

Punkah Pantry

Punkah Pantry is a licensed café and providore in the heart of Porepunkah, perfectly placed across the road from the Ovens River and right by the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. It’s an easy-going place to pause and refuel, whether you’ve just finished a swim in the river, rolled in on two wheels or are out exploring with the family. Kids can celebrate the day with a gelato or milkshake, while grown-ups settle in with freshly roasted Commonfolk coffee or…

The House at Smoko

Set amongst gardens on 28 acres of lush grazing pasture and bush, and with majestic Mount Feathertop as its imposing backdrop, this architectural gem – styled on the traditional tobacco kilns of the region – offers you the peace and simple pleasures of rural like, yet all a stone’s throw from Bright and Harrietville. The House at Smoko allows you, your family and friends to fully immerse in the best of Victoria’s High Country. You’ll have front row seats to…