RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Bright Autumn Festival

The Bright Autumn Festival is a ten-day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country. The highlight of the festival is Gala day on Saturday May 2nd, with a market, music in the streets and a grand parade. Other highlights of the festival include the Festival Opening, Wandi Nut Festival on Saturday and Sunday 25 & 26 April, the Bright Art Gallery’s Autumn Exhibition, tours by the Bright Historical Society, theatre…

Harrietville Hotel Motel

Stay at the Harrietville Hotel Motel and enjoy their comfortable motel rooms and friendly pub atmosphere. With something for everyone, they have standard family rooms sleeping up to five guests as well as deluxe rooms, sleeping up to four guests. All their rooms consist of ensuite bathrooms, televisions, bar fridges, tea and coffee facilities. The deluxe rooms have a toaster as well. Please note there are no cooking facilities in the rooms as there is a Bistro serving lunch and…

Myrtleford History Walk

Red Ramia Trading

Red Ramia Trading is an enormous globe-trotter’s emporium from fishing floats and hand painted tiles to larger than life gorillas. There is certainly more to see than the front entrance suggests. Take a trip through Japan, Morocco and India as you wander through a mixture of hand picked antiques, artisan crafted good and recycled items. Just to mention a few, you will find furniture, pottery, homewares, rugs, exotic fabrics, kimonos, architectural and garden design features from marble statues to teakwood…

Dieudonne

Enjoy a truly relaxing getaway with the whole family at Dieudonne, a brand new luxuriously appointed cottage. Situated on the banks of the Ovens River, enjoy the view with with a glass of local wine. Boasting open plan living with flat screen television and DVD player, surround sound, free Austar and Apple television, as well as an electric log fire you will be well entertained. Free Wi-Fi is provided also. Whip up a family meal in your fully equipped kitchen…

Myrtleford – Gapsted Loop

Mount Buffalo

Ovens River Trail parkrun

A free, fun and friendly weekly 5 kilometre community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you. Every Saturday (except when rarely cancelled), also special events possibly on Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Day. Please register on the parkrun Australia website, only once (you then are registered to attend any parkrun worldwide). Follow their Facebook page, or message them there for any extra information.

Ashwood Cottages

Ashwood Cottages in Bright feature charming and comfortable self-contained accommodation with king size beds, king size spas and log fires – perfect for a romantic getaway. The cottages accommodate two to four guests (The Haven only). There is a guest laundry and a bike storage area. You will find modern cooking facilities including electric stove tops and convection microwaves (no ovens), fridge, freezers and dishwashers (except Fleurbaix). All cottages have decks with outdoor settings and barbecues to help you enjoy…

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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