RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Cranmore Cottage

Set amongst the mountain vista of Wandiligong, you will find Cranmore Cottage. Your dog friendly retreat to unwind and reset in the fresh country air. Cranmore Cottage sits perfectly amongst the mountain vista of Wandiligong and just over the road from the renowned Wandi Pub you have the added convenience of delicious meals and Sunday afternoon live music within easy walking distance. A three bedroom, two bathroom home, each with queen beds and built in robes and a walk in…

Hester Art House Townhouse

Raising the bar to a new level of Australian contemporary twin-level accommodation, Art House Townhouses Bright offer an uncompromised, luxury designer living experience. Situated in the heart of Bright’s food, wine and distillery district, Hester is one of four luxury appointed townhouses offering a new standard in designer penthouse comfort in Bright. Named in memory of the Australian modernist artist: Joy Hester. While exteriors evoke an ultra-modern European urban appeal mixing timber, stone, and steel; interior design styling is centered…

Nine Steps

Nine Steps is a private estate on 29 acres with stunning views of Mount Buffalo. A luxury rural retreat with plenty of space and great kitchen for self catering. Nine Steps is an architect designed home and unique luxury interpretation of the traditional Australian shed. This is your opportunity to enjoy a rural retreat in comfort and style. Only a 10 minute drive to Bright, Nine Steps is perfect for families, friends and couples. Home to wombats, wallabies and deer…

Cross Country Flight

Come on a flight that solo pilots travel across Australia (and the world), to try to bag for themselves. Cross Country flying is the art of riding thermals up to the clouds, before gliding to the next mountain peak to climb again. It’s a true expression of unpowered, free flight, and their local tandem pilots are some of the best in the country at it. A cross country flight with Bright Flight is an exploration of their home mountain peaks.…

Autumn Affair Cottage 6

Modelled on the railway cottages of yesteryear but with all the modern conveniences of today with a French Provincial flair. Autumn Affair Cottage 6 offers first class self-contained accommodation. Ideally located adjacent to the famous Murray to Mountains Bike Trail, an easy stroll into town to shops and restaurants or to the Ovens River. Relax and enjoy the fantastic mountain vista whilst sitting on your private verandah and enjoying your complimentary wine and chocolates. For the more energetic, hop on…

Chinese Bridge

The Diggings Walk

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…

Two cyclists enjoying riding Dinner Plain Mountain Bike Park's singletrack trails

Dinner Plain Mountain Bike Park

Riders cycling around Mount Beauty Pondage

The Mount Beauty Pondage Trail

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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