RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Gold Panning – Beechworth and Bright

Strike gold with Adventure Guides Australia. Available in Beechworth and in Bright, this activity is great for the whole family and is a spectacular way to escape the heat. Step back in time to the gold rush era where early settlers flocked to the region in search of their fortune. You will be instructed on gold panning techniques as you enjoy the beauty of the area, learn about the region’s history and keep your toes cool in the crystal clear…

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…

Lucy Jane Ceramics Studio

Lucy Jane Ceramics is a contemporary ceramic studio located in Myrtleford, in Victoria’s High Country. Lucy works primarily on the potter’s wheel, producing a diverse range of ceramics including elegant tableware, as well as lighting and bespoke interior pieces. She’s passionate about creating handcrafted pieces that balance function, form and timeless design. Collaborating with local businesses and designers to produce creative works for everyday use often provides the inspiration for her work. Lucy Jane Ceramics is not just about objects,…

The Stelvio Villas

The perfect family getaway is waiting for you, or perhaps it is that cycling trip, or girls weekend or something else? The beautiful modern styling, spacious open layout and incomparable location make The Stelvio Villas that place you have been looking for for any special occasion – just one minute walk from Bright’s main street. Perfectly suited for a luxurious short getaway yet well equipped to accommodate a longer break if that’s what you’re looking for. The sunny, open-plan living…

Tasman Holiday Parks – South Bright

Picture-perfect in every season, Bright is a small and vibrant resort town in the heart of Victoria’s glorious Alpine country. Just over three hours’ drive from Melbourne, and seven hours from Sydney, this premium South Bright holiday park offers hours of family fun. Relax in one of their pools, drink in the scenic beauty of mountains. Don’t worry about the kids – They can swim, bounce, play, or kick back with games and television.

Deep Creek Farmstay

Welcome to Deep Creek Bright. Modern off-grid farmstay in the rolling foothills of Victoria’s High Country. Named after their miniature donkeys Saddler and Rosie, they present to you Saddlers Stay and Rosie’s Rest. Saddler’s Stay has two bedrooms, sleeping six people and Rosie’s Rest has a master bedroom and separate custom built in bunkbeds, sleeping four people. Both have a well-appointed kitchen, lounge, and single bathroom. Sit out on the deck and savour the breathtaking views of Mt Buffalo, Mt…

Eurobin Falls, Ladies Bath Falls

Eurobin Falls / Ladies Bath Falls

The Gorge

Gorge Heritage Walk

The Big Bike Film Night – Bright

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Cycle through two and a half hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee. The movies in the 2026 collection have been specifically sought to delight you,…

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
Farmers market

MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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