RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Hedonistic Hiking’s Sunset Dinners on Mount Buffalo

Hedonistic Hiking offers a series of Sunset Dinners on Mount Buffalo, on selected evenings during the summer months. Close to Bright in north east Victoria, this beautiful granite mountain is home to a number of unique plants and wildlife and gives shelter to lyrebirds, wombats and possums amongst many other species. The highest point on Mount Buffalo is known as The Horn which sits at 1,723 metres above sea level. It offers a cool haven in summer with phenomenal views…

Dicksons Falls Nature Walk

Indigenous Art Sites

Interested in indigenous history? looking into the art work and listening to the stories around the art work and the area? Come along to the guided tours to learn more about the indigenous culture in the Beechworth and Mount Pilot area. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

Mount Beauty Skate Park

Situated by the Mount Beauty pondage off Lakeside Avenue, the Mount Beauty Skate Park is close to toilets, barbecues, seating, Mount Beauty Library and BMX track. Features: Ramps, Half Pipe and Rails. The reasonably sized concrete skatepark has been updated over the years to what we now know of it. The original older section of the skatepark remains relatively untouched and includes a skate bowl. The older section of the skatepark has your standard street features along with a mini…

Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks

Join the Four Peaks, a friendly and supportive mountain running event held over four days. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply enjoy being outdoors, it’s a great way to challenge yourself, meet fantastic people, and soak up stunning alpine views. Take part in one day or conquer all four. And don’t miss the Kids Race on Tuesday.

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…

High Flight

Ever looked up above town and seen colourful wings circling above the mountain peaks? A high flight from Bright Flight will take you up there. You will meet in the Landing Paddock before the drive up the hill, and you will be briefed on what to expect next. From takeoff, your tandem pilot will find an invisible column of rising air, and turn you in circles to spiral higher and higher above the valley floor. Every season has its own…

Restaway Holiday Units

Resident owners, Gary and Juliana welcome you to Restaway Holiday Units in lovely Porepunkah, Victoria. They’re just a few kilometres from Bright. Enjoy their hospitality as you explore the Alpine Region and all it has to offer. Make Restaway Holiday Units your home away from home in their clean, well-appointed, and comfortable self-contained two-bedroom holiday units. Relax by the sparkling swimming pool in the warmer months and enjoy the park-like grounds. Enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Buffalo from the…

Snow shoeing at Mount buffalo

Snow checklist, tips and hints

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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