RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Mt Buffalo Underground River Caving

This experience is great for everyone ages 10 and up, who have a moderate fitness level and who are ready for a challenge. We’ll start by gearing up with equipment to make you more comfortable, then take a short, scenic walk from the gorge carpark to the entrance of the underground river. You will be assisted by two experienced guides as you explore the 350 metre infill cave by scrambling, squeezing and climbing through boulders and waterfalls. You’ll find yourself…

Mount Beauty Market

Welcome to the Mount Beauty Market – one of Victoria’s oldest and much loved community markets. Since 1979, the market has brought together locals, visitors and small businesses in the heart of the Upper Kiewa Valley. Bursting with colour, creativity and community spirit, it’s a place to shop, eat, listen to live music and soak up the friendly mountain atmosphere. From fresh local produce to unique handmade goods, every market offers something new — the perfect way to spend the…

Harrietville Shared Trail

Where there is a Grill, there is a way!

Where there is a Grill, There is a way! is a bespoke walking experience designed to enhance Dinner Plain’s green season offering. It encompasses an easy one hour guided walk with a gourmet lunch featuring local produce in a truly superb location: Precipice Plain. This unique product combines the homemade, locally sourced food from The Hub, drinks from the local breweries, wines from the alpine valleys, remote catering abilities from All Terrain BBQ and engaging tours from gold award winning…

Elevation

This hillside holiday home embodies simple, subtle, and unobtrusive refinement. Designed as a retreat from the complexities of life, the home offers a minimalist lifestyle that invites calm and clarity. With a passive low-energy design, it blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, making it an ideal space to relax and unwind. The interiors of the home feature a harmonious blend of natural and man-made elements doing so with understated elegance. Every detail has been thoughtfully crafted to create a tranquil…

Mount Buffalo Beginners Abseiling

Looking to challenge the family, friends or yourself without jumping in the deep-end? Have a go at the beginners abseiling. It is fun, challenging and rewarding all at once. With a variety of sites ranging from eight metres – 35 metres, it is a great way to experience the mountain. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

Bright Winter Festival 2026

Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s High Country, the picturesque town of Bright comes alive in winter with the return of the Bright Winter Festival. Surrounded by alpine landscapes and set along the beautiful Ovens River, Bright offers the perfect backdrop to celebrate the magic of the cooler months. Across the festival, visitors are invited to experience the warmth and charm of this vibrant town through a series of events designed for all ages. The much-loved Winter in the Village…

Mt Buffalo Family Abseiling

Ready to get the family outdoors, into some sunshine and have an adventure? This is the abseiling tour for you. Perfect for first-timers and kids, we’ll have a range of abseils on offer from nice and small for the kids and the nervous up to 25 meters to test anyone! This will push you out of your comfort zone and into the fun zone on the stunning Mount Buffalo! This experience is provided by Bright Adventure Company

OpenRoads Rally

OpenRoads Rally is Australia’s biggest adventure bike event, bringing together riders from across the country for a weekend of epic routes, camping, training, entertainment, vendors and moto community. Built for adventure, enduro, dual-sport and road riders, OpenRoads Rally creates a full rally village experience where riders can explore scenic tracks, learn to navigate with a roadbook, meet like-minded people and be part of one of the fastest-growing adventure riding communities in Australia.

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.

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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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