RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Rail Trail Cafe

Located six kilometres from Bright on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, they are a Mexican inspired licensed cafe. Tasty options include local favourites such as the free-range chicken wrap, big beef and bacon barbecue cheeseburger, breakfast burrito and chicken quesadilla. Or take a look at Jesse’s Delicious Specials Board. They use free-range eggs, superb locally roasted coffee and source a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs straight from the garden. Jesse’s Nachos with home-made salsa are to die for.…

Alpine Valley Cottages

Nestled in a quiet court location, only moments from the Rail Trail, Alpine Valley Cottages offer a peaceful luxury escape while still being close to all that beautiful Bright has to offer. With their timber-lined cathedral ceilings, Alpine Valley Cottages are a modern and spacious take on an old miners cottage. Each cottage features King beds, Spa and Wood fires plus all the essentials required for a perfect holiday experience. Alpine Valley Cottages are suitable for couples, families with kids…

Pepo Farms

Experience the goodness within Pepo Farms. Enter through the gorgeous garden flower boxes on your way to Pepo Farms Tasting room. Taste paddock to plate treats including their famous chocolate coated hazelnuts or chocolate turmeric walnuts; there’s something for the whole family. Fancy something more refined? Their salt brined pumpkin seeds will tantalise your tastebuds, perfect with local cheese, wine, and beer. See the artisan food process in action with their Chocolate panner and Traditional oil mill. Taste their smooth…

Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo

Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle at the base of the majestic Mount Buffalo, where Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo (formerly Porepunkah Bridge Holiday Park) invites you to unwind in a leafy riverside setting just minutes from Bright. Set on the banks of the Ovens River and surrounded by the towering beauty of the Victorian Alps, this park is perfectly positioned for hiking, cycling, swimming, and scenic day trips into the High Country. With local shops just a short stroll away and…

Tawonga Gap lookout

The Tawonga Gap lookout is a must do and is located half way along the Tawonga Gap Road, which adjoins the Kiewa and Ovens valleys. The lookout, at 750 metres high, is a popular picnic spot with ample room for tourist coaches and caravans. It overlooks the beautiful Kiewa Valley and the Kiewa River with majestic Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest peak at 1986 metres, in the distance. Across the valley is Mount Emu (1361 metres) which is used for hang…

Bright Beauty Clinic

Bright Beauty Clinic is a well-established, trusted environment for everyone to enjoy. Nestled in the heart of Bright, Northeast of Victoria. They aim to provide a welcoming, friendly atmosphere with a desire to deliver professional beauty and clinical skin services with the utmost care and efficacy, working together to achieve your beauty goals. The qualified and experienced beauty therapists offer a comprehensive range of professional beauty and skin therapy services, using international dermatological skincare, mineral makeup, aromatherapy oils and nail…

E-Bike MTB Skills Session

Think mastering an e-MTB is just the same as a regular analogue bike? Think again! E-MTBs allow you to go a lot faster and a lot further, making it more important than ever to have good bike skills and technique. Their E-Bike MTB Skills Sessions are led by qualified MTB instructors with specialised e-MTB coaching certifications through the Professional MTB Instructors’ Association. And they’ll help you take your riding to the next level These sessions can be booked as private…

Cathedral Hump Track

Cathedral – Hump Track

South Wall Advanced Abseiling (Full-day)

Feel like a full day adventure to challenge you mentally and physically? Tackle our South Wall Abseil. This 250 metre abseil can be a big challenge as the first pitch is 90 metre long looking over the Ovens Valley and out to the Australian Alps. The abseil has another four pitches followed by a hike out looking at some of the historical spots of Mount Buffalo. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

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.

Spring Tunes, Picnic Vibes at Ringer Reef
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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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