RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Cross Country Flight

Come on a flight that solo pilots travel across Australia (and the world), to try to bag for themselves. Cross Country flying is the art of riding thermals up to the clouds, before gliding to the next mountain peak to climb again. It’s a true expression of unpowered, free flight, and their local tandem pilots are some of the best in the country at it. A cross country flight with Bright Flight is an exploration of their home mountain peaks.…

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…

Bright Gravel Routes - Mt Porepunkah Loop

Mt Porepunkah Loop

Harrietville – Out and Back

Espire Clothing

Espire Clothing is a small clothing label that was born in Bright. They offer a made in store experience where tourists can step into their store and design their own garments- from hoodies to tee shirts. They have an open set-up meaning that tourists can see as their garment is made in front of them, allowing them to take home a garment they seen being made in Bright. Each Hoodie has billions of possible colour combinations allowing for a very…

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…

Bright Make it, Bake it, Grow it Market

Bright Market is a showcase of local producers, arts and crafts from Bright and surrounds all in one location, on the banks of the beautiful Ovens River. Food producers include fresh fruit and vegetables, trout, wineries, jams and preservers, sweets, nuts, olive oils and much more. Browse a range of local craft, jewellery, kids clothes, art, pottery, leather works, photography and painting, candles and wellbeing, plants and much more.

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail – Wangaratta to Bright

Mt Hotham Alpine Resort

Challenge yourself on some of the best ski and snowboarding terrain in Australia at Mt Hotham, in the heart of the Victorian Alps where breathtaking views of the surrounding alpine peaks stretch for miles. Hotham is well known for its steep and exhilarating terrain, but also has nice and easy slopes for first timers to learn to ski/snowboard and become familiar with chairlifts. At Hotham you will discover acres of skiable terrain, from carving beautifully groomed slopes to fresh tracks…

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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