RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Cross Country Ski – Half Day Lesson and Tour (three hours)

You will learn the same skills as for the ski lesson (above) and then practice these skills out on the trails. Your ski instructor will provide coaching and tuition throughout the tour, which will help you improve your ski technique. Best for: Beginners and families, recommended minimum age seven.This experience is provided by Mount Buffalo Ski School

The Gorge Lookout and Chalet

The Gorge Day Visitor Area is perched on the edge of Mount Buffalo Gorge, offering stunning views over sheer granite cliffs down to the Ovens Valley. A regular launching place for abseilers, rockclimbers and paragliders and at the base of the historic chalet, the Gorge picnic area is easy to find, has lots of parking, is incredibly pretty and views to knock your socks off. The Visitor Area boasts a viewing platform and toilets for disabled visitors and a historic…

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,…

Polar Paws Express

Come jump in a sled with a team of Howling Huskys for a thrilling ride through the snow-covered trails of Mount Hotham! Guided by one of our experienced mushers and powered by a team of roughly eight huskies, this adventure offers a true taste of sled dog life in the Victorian High Country. This tour includes approximately 15–20 minutes of sled time, followed by 10–15 minutes of pat ‘n’ play with the dogs – perfect for capturing photos and making…

Rocky Valley Bikes and Snow Sports

The team’s aim is for everyone to improve their physical health through exploring the outdoors. Explore the beautiful Kiewa Valley and surrounds while cycling through Victoria’s High Country with Rocky Valley Bikes and Snow Sports. Challenge yourself in the Bike Hill Mountain Bike Park or on the new trails at Falls Creek on a mountain bike or climb the surrounding mountains on a road bike. If enjoying nature at a leisurely pace is more your style then explore the Kiewa…

Pilates and Hiking Retreat- Victorian High Country

Looking for a fun long-weekend getaway that mixes Pilates, adventure, and a good crew of like-minded people? Join Wildflower Pilates for a three-day retreat in the Victorian High Country. A relaxed, activity-filled escape designed for anyone who loves moving their body and spending time outdoors. Set in the alpine surrounds of Tawonga South, this intimate retreat is designed to help you reconnect with your body, settle your mind, and soak up the mountain landscape. Across the weekend, you will also…

Dinner Plain Mt Hotham Accommodation

Dinner Plain Mt Hotham Accommodation offer properties for the holiday rental market, ranging from small cabins to large chalets. Every property is different and therefore has something different to offer. Where it be a log fire or an outdoor spa in the snow. You can choose from modern style to the more traditional style property with lots of exposed timbers. They will assist you in choosing a property where it be for a romantic getaway or family holiday or a…

Myee Alpine Retreat

Myee Alpine Retreat – boutique accommodation for the ultimate nature experience – a peaceful base for exploring the mountains, valleys, and pristine waters or laze by the seasonal salt water pool. Myee, was a Bogong Moth woman in the Dreaming with beautiful coloured wings that lost her colours in winter to the alpine summer wildflowers. Guests have accommodation options to suit their needs, including one queen bed room; eight family retreat rooms (with a queen, single and a trundle bed),…

Hedonistic Hiking’s Hiking the Victorian Alps

This tour starts and ends in the charming Victorian High Country town of Bright and explores the magnificent mountain scenery surrounding the ski villages of Falls Creek, Hotham and Dinner Plain. Experienced guides Jackie and Mick Parsons are with the group every step of the way, looking after all creature comforts and sharing their knowledge of and love for this spectacular region. The Victorian Alps are stunning in summer months and the tour blends Hedonistic Hiking’s well-known passions for great…

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?

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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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