RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Sunset Snowshoeing Experience

Embrace ‘golden hour’ with a scenic snowshoeing adventure (1.5 hours) into pristine alpine wilderness surprisingly close but worlds away from the Hotham village centre. No experience needed, minimal fitness required. Snowshoes hire included. Snowshoeing is a magical way to explore this winter alpine environment up close at a human pace – the only way really since you’d sink in normal walking boots. Enjoy an unforgettable experience walking on top of the snow, on top of the world while viewing a…

Harrietville Cabins

Harrietville Cabins is a peaceful retreat in the scenic village of Harrietville, nestled at the foot of Mount Hotham. These fully equipped cedar cabins offer two bedrooms, an ensuite, and outdoor barbeque and seating with stunning views of the surrounding nature. Adjacent to the Ovens River, guests can enjoy fishing, swimming, and hiking in the nearby areas. The village offers a variety of dining options with a bakery, coffee shop, and hotels within walking distance. The Harrietville Trout Farm is…

Kiewa Valley Snowsports

Welcome to Kiewa Valley Snowsports, the Premier Snow Sports Shop in Mt Beauty with the best brands and largest range right at the base of the Falls Creek Ski Resort. Kiewa Valley Snowsports is your one-stop, friendly and family-owned Shop providing modern high quality and carefully maintained ski and snowboard equipment right at the base of the mountain with very competitive prices. They also provide snow chain rental. Kiewa Valley Snowsports stocks a wide range of gloves, beanies, goggles, socks,…

Rocky Valley Cafe

Enjoy a coffee, breakfast or lunch in the unique garden setting. There is no better place to relax after a long ride or while having your bike serviced. Offering something special everyday, you’ll find their everyday classics on Monday and Tuesday, full lunch menu from Wednesday to Sunday and cooked breakfasts Friday to Sunday. Open seven days a week we are sure you will find a treat you will enjoy. Offering the best coffee in town and friendly service, they…

Big Muster Distilling Co.

Australia’s highest moonshine distillery. Hidden up in the backlots of Dinner Plain Alpine Village, Big Muster Distilling Co. offers bespoke moonshines including Swindlers Gold, their baked apple moonshine, with ingredients totally sourced from Alpine, including apples from the famous Nightingales orchard in Wandiligong. A distillery door is open where you can sample their moonshines as well as the regions best in whiskey’s and gin’s. The restaurant is open on specific days in the green season and most days in the…

Centenary Heights

Perched high on a hill overlooking the picturesque Wandiligong Valley sits Centenary Heights, a luxurious bespoke mountain home located on two acres. No details have been spared here, providing a unique retreat experience for couples, families or a friend’s getaway, with all the modern conveniences including heating/cooling, a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of things to keep you entertained. Every room takes advantage of the brilliant views and harmonizes with the overall design. The polished concrete floors, signature wood features…

Mt Fainter Pack Horse Tour

Showcasing the West Kiewa, Pretty Valley and Mount Fainter, this expedition includes high plains, heritage huts, brumby country, wild rivers, stunning views and secluded camps, our renowned horses and campfire meals. 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…

Alpine Light Gallery

Alpine Light Gallery showcases award-winning landscape photography from photographers Mieke Boynton and Matt Palmer. The gallery is conveniently situated on Gavan Street, opposite Bright’s Alpine Shire Visitor Centre and the Bright Brewery, and beside the Coach House Inn. Alpine Light Gallery exhibits and sells the most stunning scenes from Bright and the Alpine Shire, as well as scenes from afar. Artwork on the walls is regularly changed so every time you visit, it will be a fresh experience with more…

Reed and Co. Distillery

A craft distillery, bar and restaurant, Reed and Co. Distillery was established in 2016 by hatted-chefs-turned-distillers Hamish Nugent and Rachel Reed in Bright, Victoria. Reed and Co. is inspired by the beautiful natural landscape of their home in Victoria’s High Country, and the flavours of North East Victoria are carried through everything they do. This started with their flagship Remedy Australian Bush Dry Gin – an ode to their hometown – and continues now with their range of award-winning gins,…