RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Dandongadale River Fishing

Sullivans Lookout

The Sullivans Lookout Rest Area has a wonderful view of Mt Beauty in the distance. It’s well worth the stop if you’re on the Tawonga Gap Road to Falls Creek. Located in the Kiewa Valley on the Bright-Tawonga Rd, Sullivans Lookout has breathtaking views of Mt Bogong, Mt Beauty and its regulating pondage. It’s an opportunity to take spectacular photos.

Lake Guy

Lake Guy, Bogong Village

Reformer and Mat Pilates Mt Beauty

Wildflower Pilates in Tawonga South offers outdoor Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, and boutique wellness retreats in the heart of the Victorian High Country — just minutes from Mount Beauty. If you’re visiting the region and looking for an active experience, Wildflower Pilates runs outdoor Mat Pilates three times a week in a relaxed garden setting with mountain views: Saturday 8:00am, Tuesday 6:15pm, Thursday 6:15pm. These open-level group classes are perfect for locals, travellers, hikers, bikers, skiers, runners — anyone wanting…

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

Road cyclists riding up Mount Buffalo

Myrtleford/Mount Buffalo

Lake Guy, Bogong Village

Lake Guy Junction Dam is situated 16 kilometres from Mount Beauty, along the Bogong High Plains Road, and offers a scenic back drop to the pretty Bogong Village. The dam is utilised for the hydro-electric scheme and is surrounded by steep Alpine ash clad mountains. A very majestic spot to visit. Try your luck around the lake to catch brown and rainbow trout. If it is walking you are looking for try the 3 kilometre loop around the dam. Park…

Portaledge Cliff Camping – Beyond The Edge

Beyond the Edge is Australia’s first and the world’s highest commercial portaledge cliff camping experience. This unique adventure experience includes a thrilling overnight stay on a portaledge suspended over a sheer 300 metre cliff face in the stunning Mount Buffalo gorge. Abseil down to your portaledge perched high on the majestic cliffs of the North Wall of Mount Buffalo gorge. Absorb the breathtaking views whilst you enjoy your dinner and settle in for an unforgettable night of adventure sleeping on…

Winter Showcase Opening Event

Award-winning landscape photography duo Matt and Mieke would like to welcome locals and visitors alike to view their Winter Showcase, a curated exhibition of Winter photographs from Mount Buffalo, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek, Norway, Finland, New Zealand and Iceland. In addition to the evening event, the Winter Showcase will be on display daily except on Wednesdays. No bookings required. Browsing is welcomed.

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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