RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Art House on Elm

Art House on Elm is the perfect location and home to enjoy a couple’s weekend away. Art House on Elm showcases interiors of limited-edition art prints, the interior design styling is centred around the art, with soft furnishing in vibrant tones and textures mimicking the colours and moods of the museum quality art hanging within. Boasting a well-equipped modern kitchen featuring porcelain-topped waterfall island benches, polished floorboards, flat screen televisions, plus an incredibly well positioned living space dressed in the…

Harrietville – Out and Back

Billy Button Cellar Door Bright

The Billy Button name belongs to the native yellow flowers that colour the mountain tops of the Alpine Valleys. Known for the classic wine styles, but also consistently pushing the boundaries with tiny parcels of alternative varietals, Billy Button dares to venture where others simply wouldn’t. After extensive and highly regarded careers working in the industry, winemaker Jo Marsh launched Billy Button Wines in 2014 and was joined in 2015 by her winemaker husband Glenn James. Specific parcels of fruit…

Ashwood Cottages

Ashwood Cottages in Bright feature charming and comfortable self-contained accommodation with king size beds, king size spas and log fires – perfect for a romantic getaway. The cottages accommodate two to four guests (The Haven only). There is a guest laundry and a bike storage area. You will find modern cooking facilities including electric stove tops and convection microwaves (no ovens), fridge, freezers and dishwashers (except Fleurbaix). All cottages have decks with outdoor settings and barbecues to help you enjoy…

Rollasons Falls Picnic Area – Mount Buffalo National Park

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,…

Hoys Dinner Plain Ski Shop

Hoys Dinner Plain Ski Shop is superbly located in the very center of the village on the main roundabout. They offer Hoys’ legendary equipment and service, catering for all of your rental needs with the latest range of skis and boards. Hoys also hire cross country skis and snowshoes. Hoys have all the snow gear you’ll need for your snow play day including quality colourful and waterproof clothing, snow boots and toboggans. All gear is interchangeable at any of their…

Teenages riding the Bright Pump Track

Bright Pump Track and Jumps Track

Harrietville Shared Trail

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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