RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Monolith Track

Bright Country Home

Bright Country Home in Bright offers relaxed family living in a peaceful location and is a two minutes walk from the playground, swimming hole and brewery. This well equipped home features spacious open plan living with country style and charm. The comfy lounge features television, DVD player, iPod dock and a gorgeous enclosed wood fire for the colder months, reverse cycle air-conditioning for the Summer. Whip up a family feast in the fully equipped kitchen or take a short stroll…

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…

Road cyclists riding up Mount Buffalo

Myrtleford/Mount Buffalo

Huggins Lookout Walk

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…

Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre

The Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre is a community-owned gallery situated in the beautiful Alpine Shire town of Bright, Victoria. Established in 1962, the Bright Art Gallery is largely self-funded and run entirely by volunteers, without any paid employees. The managing committee is elected annually by the members of the gallery. In 2025 the gallery incorporates around 400 members, half of these are artists, known as the ‘Alpine Artists’ and 58 Youth members. A volunteer committee of 15 manages…

Traverse Hotham

Traverse Hotham specialises in the journey, immersion in nature, understanding the alpine environment and exploring at a human pace – discover trails less travelled and a whole other world out there! Learn to cross country ski and go free-range. No crowds, no lifts, no passes. XC skiing is your key to exploring at your own pace, powered by you. Snowshoeing adventures take you to magical places off the beaten path – ‘floating’ atop the snow, on top of the World,…

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…

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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