RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

The Odd Frog

The Odd Frog offers romantic treehouse accommodation set amidst 10 acres of secluded bushland with an abundance of wildlife and native flora only a short walk to Bright town centre. Enjoy your view while lying in bed, soaking in the spa or relaxing in the oversized rain shower. Keep warm by the fireplace or unwind on the balcony. Committed to sustainability, The Odd Frog utilises environmentally sustainable practices, including solar power, electric vehicle charger and rainwater harvesting. The Odd Frog’s…

Bright White Water Kayaking

Enjoy the scenery of Bright by paddling down the Ovens River. This white water adventure is a good introduction into white water kayaking, using sit-on-top kayaks or two seat inflatable kayaks to paddle down the grade one and two stretch. These adventures can be run from upper Bright and through to lower Bright or to Porepunkah. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

Mount Buffalo Adventure Abseiling

Completing the beginners abseil, then tackling the 45 metre free fall abseil. This adventure has all the abseils of the beginners abseil then it is followed by a 45 metre free fall abseil looking across the gorge to the 300 metre North Wall of Mount Buffalo. On the walk back from the bottom of the dragon is a small rock climb which adds to the adventure. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

North East Wine – Bar and Bottle Shop

Right in the centre of Bright, North East Wine celebrates the best of the region and has proudly taken home the Silver award for New Tourism Business at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards. This boutique bar and bottle shop champions the finest wines, beers, and spirits from across North East Victoria, offering visitors a true taste of the region. With a carefully curated lineup sourced directly from local producers, the shelves feature everything from small-batch wines to local craft ales.…

Mount Beauty Gravel Routes - Mount Beauty - Bright

Mount Beauty – Bright

Paul van der Ploeg riding along Stanley road

Stanley-Beechworth Loop

Mount Beauty and Mitta Mitta Gravel Routes - Trappers Gap

Trappers Gap (Mount Beauty – Mitta Mitta)

Goldfield Holiday Units

Goldfield Holiday Units is located in beautiful Bright, at the heart of Victoria’s Alpine Valley Gourmet Region. The property is set amongst spacious gardens, featuring a Canadian Oak and other mature trees, fronting the beautiful Ovens River with direct access to the spectacular Canyon walk. Choose from five two bedroom, newly renovated apartments or one bedroom boutique apartment. Each apartment is self-contained including many extras to make your stay more relaxing and comfortable. At Goldfield Holiday Units we pride ourselves…

Adventure Enduro

The Adventure Enduro is a one-day adventure fest with a host of exciting activities crammed together into one epic outing. This is the ultimate day of fun and challenge for both body and mind. Under the watchful eye of former Special Forces operators, you will push yourself through a series of adventure activities in a race against the clock. To complete the course will take teamwork, stamina and a ‘never say die’ attitude. This is the perfect event to join…

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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