RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Labour Day Long Weekend Escape – Bogong Horseback Adventures

Join Bogong Horseback Adventures three day Packhorse Adventure and experience a truly Australian experience. Get a little saddle grease on your trouser seat this Labour day long weekend. Travelling the High country with Packhorses provides a balance between our living heritage and modern adventures. This tour takes in Mount Fainter and Bogong Jacks Hideout. Its been made easy for the casual weekend rider or the beginner rider, by camping two nights at Bogong Jacks Hideout camp. On Sunday you ride…

Lakeside Walk

E-Bike MTB Skills Session

Think mastering an e-MTB is just the same as a regular analogue bike? Think again! E-MTBs allow you to go a lot faster and a lot further, making it more important than ever to have good bike skills and technique. Their E-Bike MTB Skills Sessions are led by qualified MTB instructors with specialised e-MTB coaching certifications through the Professional MTB Instructors’ Association. And they’ll help you take your riding to the next level These sessions can be booked as private…

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…

New Years Eve Pack Horse Adventure

Welcome the New Year with an unforgettable experience. This Mount Bogong expedition features great landscapes, bush camps, spectacular riding terrain, great horses and local food and wine. Journey onto the High Country via East Kiewa and Timms Spur taking in the stunning views across to Mount Bogong before descending down Track 107 into the heritage gold mining area below Mt Wills. The second half of this tour climbs up the Long Spur track to a camp in the snowgums before…

The Wooden House

Jam packed with treasured pieces and unique spaces all handmade by the owner, this three-bedroom two-bathroom home is certainly one of a kind. Decks to the north and south provide for covered indoor/outdoor connections and effectively double the living area of the house. The secure backyard means plenty of fun for the kids, so they can run free on the lawns or enjoy running through the sprinkler to cool down in summer. They are a proud Ride High Country preferred…

Bright White Water Kayaking

Come and adventure around Bright, in the beautiful Ovens River valley. Situated less than four hours drive north from Melbourne, Bright is the perfect location for an adventurous weekend getaway or family holiday destination. This experience is perfect for novice kayakers who are ready for a challenge. This family friendly activity is guaranteed to create unforgettable memories whilst you paddle the beautiful Ovens River which is a short drive from Porepunkah and Bright. The tour will include whitewater paddling at…

Centenary Park & Howitt Park

Ray’s Ski Shop

If you are heading to the snow this winter, grab everything you need at Ray’s Ski Shop. Pick up your lift tickets, ski and board hire, chains, and snow gear at Ray’s on the way through to Falls Creek or Hotham so that you’re ready to hit the slopes as soon as you arrive. You can find Ray’s Ski Shop in Myrtleford; the gateway to Victoria’s Alpine resorts, approximately 90 minutes from Mount Hotham and Falls Creek.

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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