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PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT
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
The Gorge Lookout and Chalet
The Gorge Day Visitor Area is perched on the edge of Mount Buffalo Gorge, offering stunning views over sheer granite cliffs down to the Ovens Valley. A regular launching place for abseilers, rockclimbers and paragliders and at the base of the historic chalet, the Gorge picnic area is easy to find, has lots of parking, is incredibly pretty and views to knock your socks off. The Visitor Area boasts a viewing platform and toilets for disabled visitors and a historic…
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…
Reformer and Mat Pilates Mt Beauty
Wildflower Pilates in Tawonga South offers outdoor Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, and boutique wellness retreats in the heart of the Victorian High Country — just minutes from Mount Beauty. If you’re visiting the region and looking for an active experience, Wildflower Pilates runs outdoor Mat Pilates three times a week in a relaxed garden setting with mountain views: Saturday 8:00am, Tuesday 6:15pm, Thursday 6:15pm. These open-level group classes are perfect for locals, travellers, hikers, bikers, skiers, runners — anyone wanting…
Big Muster Distilling Co.
Australia’s highest moonshine distillery. Hidden up in the backlots of Dinner Plain Alpine Village, Big Muster Distilling Co. offers bespoke moonshines including Swindlers Gold, their baked apple moonshine, with ingredients totally sourced from Alpine, including apples from the famous Nightingales orchard in Wandiligong. A distillery door is open where you can sample their moonshines as well as the regions best in whiskey’s and gin’s. The restaurant is open on specific days in the green season and most days in the…
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…
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