RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Mount Buffalo National Park

Mount Buffalo National Park has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers. The park features over 90 kilometres of walking tracks, panoramic scenery, waterfalls and scope for adventurous pursuits such as rock climbing and hang-gliding. Mount Buffalo is an all-seasons playground. In summer, wildflowers are plentiful and the park is a cool retreat from the heat of the lowlands. Take in superb 360-degree views from the summit of the Horn and the delightful Gorge Heritage…

Blue Mill Escape

The perfect place for a romantic couples weekend or longer term family holiday. Offering stunning views across the mountains and a short stroll to central Bright, all you need do is relax and enjoy. Blue Mill Lodge will surprise and delight guests with its luxurious and eclectic accommodation. A fun and vibrant decor will captivate holiday-makers, young and old. BlueMill Lodge is also pet friendly, with a fully fenced yard. On arrival at BlueMill Lodge you will find a complimentary…

Reform Hill Myrtleford

Reform Hill in Myrtleford, approximately 3 hours’ drive north-east of Melbourne, is a popular spot for bushwalking with evidence of past mining and spectacular views of the Ovens Valley, Mount Buffalo and the Victorian Alps. Reform Hill Lookout Loop is one of several walking tracks around Reform Hill. The walk is 3.7km and takes approximately 1 to 4 hours. Start this walk from the Hume and Hovell Memorial, see the town’s original water storage basin and enjoy a beautiful backdrop…

Bright Cabin and Caravan Park

Welcome to Bright Cabin and Caravan Park, also known as Camp Crusty, Bright’s longest-established cabin park. Set on eight and a half acres of bushland at the base of Mystic Mountain, they’re the closest park to Mystic MTB Park and Mystic Flight Park, placing adventure right at your doorstep. The eastern boundary runs along the tranquil Morses Creek, with a peaceful picnic area for guests to relax and unwind. Just a 5-minute drive from Bright town centre, the park offers…

Aalborg Bright

Aalborg Bright is a unique one bedroom Scandinavian inspired sustainable home for couples in the heart of beautiful Bright. With spectacular views from every room, quality furnishings and contemporary design, it sets the benchmark for couples seeking sustainable exclusive accommodation. Aalborg’s passive energy design means you can still enjoy maximum comfort while minimising your carbon footprint. It features a king sized bed, soaking bathtub, separate toilet, open plan light-filled kitchen, and a living and dining area with massive windows which…

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Smoko Campground

Hara House

A classic re-imagined. A hotel experience like no other. Welcome to Hara House, Bright’s only boutique hotel. Picture the perfect stay behind your eyes, season with mid-century luxe finishings, add a massage before dinner, a sun-lounger by the pool and an icy cocktail in hand – all of this and more awaits you at Hara House. Hara House offers 20 guest rooms and two luxury courtyard suites featuring classic exposed bricks; subtle lighting; wood veneer accents; gloriously patterned tiles; brilliant…

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…

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…

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.

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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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