RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Club Wyndham Dinner Plain

Club Wyndham Dinner Plain boasts alpine charm and rustic elegance and provides the perfect alpine base to combine wilderness adventures with impeccable hospitality and superb food and wine. Snuggle up in the beautifully appointed classic guest rooms, sit back and enjoy the ambience of the lounge bar by the open fire. Indulge in local delicacies in the restaurant and enjoy a cold beer under the snow gums. Dinner Plain is located only 10 kilometres from the highest point of The…

Billy Button Cellar Door Bright

The Billy Button name belongs to the native yellow flowers that colour the mountain tops of the Alpine Valleys. Known for the classic wine styles, but also consistently pushing the boundaries with tiny parcels of alternative varietals, Billy Button dares to venture where others simply wouldn’t. After extensive and highly regarded careers working in the industry, winemaker Jo Marsh launched Billy Button Wines in 2014 and was joined in 2015 by her winemaker husband Glenn James. Specific parcels of fruit…

Mountain Monk Brewers

Nestled into the base of Mount Bogong, lies the picturesque township of Mount Beauty. In 2017, after being closed for two years, Mount Beauty’s local watering hole reopened its doors as West Peak Hotel. They wanted to create something more to really put their beautiful town on the map. With a passion for craft beer, in 2022, they decided to open up a 1,000-liter brewery on-site, utilising the region’s crystal clear mountain water and quality produce to make some delicious…

Harrietville Half Marathon

The Harrietville Half is a running event held along the scenic Great Valley Trail, in the Alpine Region of Victoria. There are four race distances to compete in: The classic 21.1 kilometre (half), 10.5 kilometre, 5 kilometre or 2 kilometre. This is a community event, organised solely by dedicated volunteers, raising money for the Harrietville Primary School and a local youth group.

Rocky Valley Luxury Apartments

Nestled in the heart of the mountains, the Rocky Valley Luxury Apartments offer luxurious two bedroom apartments with unparalleled convenience for your adventurous lifestyle. It’s perfect for you if whether you’re a ski, cycle or nature enthusiast. Imagine waking up to breathtaking mountain views, with immediate access to top-rated ski slopes and scenic cycling trails. Located in the heart of Tawonga South, these apartments offer convenient access to local restaurants and the nearby bike and ski hub, making it an…

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.

Ride Like A Local: Guided Ride of Mystic Park, Bright

Want to ride Mystic like a local? They are incredibly lucky to call Mystic Park – one of Australia’s premier mountain bike parks – their backyard, and they know it like the back of their hands. Hit Hero and Shred Kelly but then head out and find some other hidden gems in Mystic’s 70 kilometres (and some other nearby trails). They would love to show you the ropes. Their guides are highly trained in MTB instruction, first aid, and are…

Great Alpine Walk 6 Day – Self-Guided

This self-guided independent walk has you trek over spectacular ridgelines, through valleys packed tight with Mountain Ash, high alpine forests and grassland and past snow-capped mountains. The sheer diversity of landscape and the glorious views as the track winds its way from Falls Creek via Hotham, Dinner Plain to Harrietville are just some of the highlights. Breath in the fresh alpine air as you take in the dramatic views from the breathtaking Razorback Ridge and Mt Feathertop. Climb the second…