RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Bogong Horseback Adventures

Bogong Horseback Adventures has been running award-winning tours since 1986. With licensed access to the Alpine National Park and Mount Bogong, the riding landscape is truly spectacular. Based at our property Spring Spur, Bogong Horseback Adventures travel from rich mountain valleys to the vast Bogong High Plains and Victoria’s highest mountain, Mount Bogong. The award-winning tours combine great food and wine, fantastic mountain-bred horses, and friendly, experienced staff. Offering daily trail rides in the Alpine National Park, as well as…

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

Magnolia on Monash

This unique modern home offers the perfect space for your holiday experience. Fit for families or groups of friends wanting to bask in all that the property and the region has to offer. You will need to appreciate this homes flair for the contemporary. Design devotees will be drawn to the master bedroom, a dark and moody space that feels like a separate world to the rest of the home. The statement charcoal walls are however confined to the master…

Mt Buffalo Rock Climbing

Join Bright Adventure Company and discover the premier climbing locations around Mt Buffalo. Learn the art of granite climbing whilst being taught the necessary rope skills to keep each other safe. This family-friendly experience is sure to spark the climbing bug and create great memories for all involved. You will be in safe hands throughout your experience. Guides are fully qualified and all safety equipment meets the highest industry standards. This experience is provided by Bright Adventure Company

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail - Porepunkah

M2M – Bright to Porepunkah

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Bright

Bright is the jewel in Victoria’s alpine crown. This gorgeous town has it all – outstanding winter sports, exciting year-round outdoor pursuits, great food and wine, and a heap of kid-friendly opportunities. It also boasts this premier holiday park, an easy walk from the town centre and the perfect place to escape the stresses of everyday life. Whether you’re rolling into a powered site or kicking back in a deluxe cabin or townhouse, you will receive the warmest welcome from…

The Big Walk

The Big Walk

Mountaingrass

Mountaingrass presents concert performances by Bluegrass and Traditional Old-time music from acts from the United States, NZ and Australia and sometimes Japan. Mountaingrass is a very participative event: it features instrument workshops for all levels of ability from beginners to advanced led by seasoned performers; guided slow jam sessions; a Sunday morning Gospel Concert and some purely acoustic (unamplified) intimate concerts. There is also a luthiers display and sales and lots of opportunities for everyone to join in picking and…

Mount Buffalo Beginners Abseiling

Looking to challenge the family, friends or yourself without jumping in the deep-end? Have a go at the beginners abseiling. It is fun, challenging and rewarding all at once. With a variety of sites ranging from eight metres – 35 metres, it is a great way to experience the mountain. 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?

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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