RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Hook Your Hunger

Cherry Walk

Cherry Walk

Teenages riding the Bright Pump Track

Bright Pump Track and Jumps Track

Lake Catani Camping & Day Visitor Area – Mount Buffalo National Park

Elm Dining

Experience the difference at Elm Dining, a standout dining experience in the heart of Bright, Victoria. At Elm Dining, they focus on showcasing the region’s finest seasonal produce, crafted with love by Head Chef Monica Melendez. Their menu evolves with the seasons, ensuring every dish highlights the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy an evening where their friendly front-of-house team offers warm, attentive service in a relaxed, stylish setting. Elevate your meal with wine pairings from their Sommelier, who curates selections from…

Nine Steps

Nine Steps is a private estate on 29 acres with stunning views of Mount Buffalo. A luxury rural retreat with plenty of space and great kitchen for self catering. Nine Steps is an architect designed home and unique luxury interpretation of the traditional Australian shed. This is your opportunity to enjoy a rural retreat in comfort and style. Only a 10 minute drive to Bright, Nine Steps is perfect for families, friends and couples. Home to wombats, wallabies and deer…

Espire Clothing

Espire Clothing is a small clothing label that was born in Bright. They offer a made in store experience where tourists can step into their store and design their own garments- from hoodies to tee shirts. They have an open set-up meaning that tourists can see as their garment is made in front of them, allowing them to take home a garment they seen being made in Bright. Each Hoodie has billions of possible colour combinations allowing for a very…

Alpine Visitor Information Centre

The Alpine Visitor Information Centre is situated in Bright; the heart of North East Victoria, just three and a half hours drive from Melbourne travelling along the Hume Highway. Located within close proximity to Alpine National Park and Mount Buffalo National Park makes Bright and Surrounds a great place to base yourself and experience a life lived outside. The surrounding townships include Porepunkah, Harrietville, Wandiligong, Myrtleford, Mount Beauty and Mount Hotham. They provide an extraordinary array of experiences for any…

Staircase Spur Mt Bogong

Staircase Spur – Mt Bogong

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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