RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

The Hurt Locker

For the serious athlete, this ultra-tough adventure course has been inspired by the gruelling SAS Selection and is designed to test your mettle. The Hurt Locker has been specially designed to reflect the conditions faced by SAS candidates. Whilst under the watchful eye of former Special Forces operators, you can expect to be cold, wet, hungry and both physically and mentally exhausted as you push yourself to complete the course. You will be confronted with a series of intense mental…

Porepunkah River Walk

Porepunkah River Walk

Silver Birches Holiday Village

The Silver Birches Hoilday Village offers resort style, family and group accommodation in the heart of Bright. Stay in one of nine fully self contained cottages or book the whole property to enjoy the grounds facilities with your nearest and dearest – while still keeping your own space. Each unit at Silver Birches features a spacious open plan living area with Foxtel and a flat screen television and DVD player. Your well-equipped kitchen with oven/stove and appliances means you can…

Mount Buffalo Underground River Caving

For those who like a challenge and a dash of added adventure, Adventure Guides Australia’a Underground River Caving on stunning Mount Buffalo is for you. Crawl through holes, climb up waterfalls and squirm your way through the spectacular granite boulder infill cave. If you are very lucky, you will see the ceiling of the caverns glow like stars at night with the spectacular variety of glow worms which are endemic to the region. Duration of the tour is approximately three…

Happy Valley Loop

Half-Day Snowshoe Tour Cresta Valley (Snowshoes provided)

Enjoy the beauty of a snow-capped Mount Buffalo on a guided half-day snowshoe tour at Cresta Valley. Mount Buffalo Ski School tailor the length and difficulty of the tour to the group. Usually, they mix the route between marked and unmarked trails. This experience is provided by Mount Buffalo Ski School

Sheppard Townhouse

Raising the bar to a new level of Australian contemporary twin-level accommodation, Art House Townhouses Bright offer an uncompromised, luxury designer living experience. Situated in the heart of Bright’s food, wine and distillery district, Sheppard is one of four luxury appointed townhouses offering a new standard in designer penthouse comfort in Bright. Named after contemporary artist Margie Sheppard. Margie Sheppard’s new paintings and etchings show a transition to the simplest forms, leaving behind the figuration of her previous work. Simplicity…

Tour of Bright – Criterium and Markets

The Tour of Bright is one of Australia’s most iconic cycling events, held in the beautiful alpine township of Bright, Victoria. Across three unforgettable days, the Tour brings together around 500 riders from across the country to test themselves on some of the most scenic and challenging roads in Australia. The event opens on Friday evening with a fast-paced Criterium through Bright’s town centre, creating an electric atmosphere for both riders and spectators, with market vendors and music, completing the…

Creative Light Photography Tours

Creative Light Photography runs multi-day photography workshops in the Victorian High Country. Jeff Freestone is the owner of Creative Light Photography and is a local photographer who has spent the last nine years exploring the region with his camera with an aim to reveal the hidden beauty of this stunning region through his work. The workshops are designed for photographers who want more than just technical instruction – they’re crafted for those who want to see differently, expand their creative…

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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