RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Pilates and Hiking Retreat- Victorian High Country

Looking for a fun long-weekend getaway that mixes Pilates, adventure, and a good crew of like-minded people? Join Wildflower Pilates for a three-day retreat in the Victorian High Country. A relaxed, activity-filled escape designed for anyone who loves moving their body and spending time outdoors. Set in the alpine surrounds of Tawonga South, this intimate retreat is designed to help you reconnect with your body, settle your mind, and soak up the mountain landscape. Across the weekend, you will also…

Ladies Bath/Eurobin Falls

This track climbs past the pretty Ladies Bath Falls, still popular for a dip on a warm day, and onto Lower Eurobin Falls. A steeper track continues up to the base of the Upper Falls. Who doesnt love a waterfall? And at just 1.5 kilometres return, this is the walk for those who have more in them than the first waterfall Ladies Bath Falls – 400 metres from the carpark – and who are looking for a bit more of…

Cross country skiing

Learn to cross country ski and go free-range. No crowds, no lifts, no passes. Cross country is your key to exploring this winter wonderland at your own pace, powered by you. Cross country skis may look similar to other skis, but the mechanics are quite different. Although you’re still sliding on snow, it takes some understanding and practice to stay upright and get around efficiently. Practice the basics of weight transfer and efficient glide to get you started exploring the…

Gather and Harvest

Gather and Harvest hand crafts a range of luxury candles, soaps, lip balms, bath bombs and diffusers in its studio in the pristine Victorian High Country. Gather and Harvest’s soy candles are poured into recycled glass bottles, that have been hand-cut by a women’s community group in Bali. Each candle directly helps to improve a woman’s life. Olive oil, goats milk, sheep milk and honey sourced from local alpine area farms are used to make Gather and Harvest’s range of…

Autumn Affair Cottage 6

Modelled on the railway cottages of yesteryear but with all the modern conveniences of today with a French Provincial flair. Autumn Affair Cottage 6 offers first class self-contained accommodation. Ideally located adjacent to the famous Murray to Mountains Bike Trail, an easy stroll into town to shops and restaurants or to the Ovens River. Relax and enjoy the fantastic mountain vista whilst sitting on your private verandah and enjoying your complimentary wine and chocolates. For the more energetic, hop on…

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…

Nine Steps

Nine Steps is a private estate on 29 acres with stunning views of Mount Buffalo. A luxury rural retreat with plenty of space and great kitchen for self catering. Nine Steps is an architect designed home and unique luxury interpretation of the traditional Australian shed. This is your opportunity to enjoy a rural retreat in comfort and style. Only a 10 minute drive to Bright, Nine Steps is perfect for families, friends and couples. Home to wombats, wallabies and deer…

The Dederang Hotel

The Dederang Hotel is a first-class example of everything a great classic country pub has to offer. It has a public bar, dining room, beer garden, and lounge. It is kid-friendly and dog-friendly, and you can also find accommodation here. They offer a great selection of pub meals from the classic Parmi and Steak Sandwich, through to a delicious chicken curry or Farmers Plate for those wanting something a bit different. Situated at the foothills to the stunning Victorian Alps,…

Mount Dunn Walk

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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