RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Lake Buffalo Road Ride

Bright White Water Kayaking

Enjoy the scenery of Bright by paddling down the Ovens River. This white water adventure is a good introduction into white water kayaking, using sit-on-top kayaks or two seat inflatable kayaks to paddle down the grade one and two stretch. These adventures can be run from upper Bright and through to lower Bright or to Porepunkah. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

Beginners-Burstons Crevasse Dry Canyon Half-day (3-4hrs)

An adventure that can include an abseil, rock climbing, rock scrambling and more. The views which are seen while moving through the crevasse can be breathtaking, especially coming out from under boulders and rock shelters. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

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…

Little Olive Cabin

Nestled into the foot of Mount Buffalo and central to the most popular tourist attractions in the North East of Victoria. Lovers of quirky eclectic style will bask in the retro and vintage vibes of The Little Olive Cabin. The cabin is smartly appointed with leather furniture, a fully equipped kitchen including stainless steel appliances and the mezzanine style bedroom that’s sits up above the main living space and boasts quality Bed Threads linen in the bedroom and bathroom. Enjoy…

Food & Wine Day Out at Mount Buffalo National Park

Bright Colonial Motel

The Bright Colonial Motel is a freshly-renovated luxury motel, updated with quality new furnishings, enticing modern facilities and elegant décor all served to you with the meticulous attention and warm hospitality you would expect from a young family-owned business. Ideally suited for couples, cyclists, mature travellers and groups, Bright Colonial Motel offers contemporary studio accommodation in the bustling centre of Bright. Modern fresh rooms, top quality furnishings and linens, contemporary décor, coffee machines in each room, individual hot tubs and…

Mt Bogong Pack Horse Tour

Highest of High Country, featuring spectacular climbs and descents across the top of Victoria. Wild rivers, stunning views, secluded camps and diverse landscapes. The horses are a feature of this expedition, each of them our own bred and trained mountain horse, expertly matched to the rider. Each day the camp is packed up, loaded onto the packhorses and the journey continues. Riding is between 15 to 25 kilometres per day with opportunities for loping canters across open plains. Camps are…

Happy Valley Loop

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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