RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Ray’s Ski Shop

If you are heading to the snow this winter, grab everything you need at Ray’s Ski Shop. Pick up your lift tickets, ski and board hire, chains, and snow gear at Ray’s on the way through to Falls Creek or Hotham so that you’re ready to hit the slopes as soon as you arrive. You can find Ray’s Ski Shop in Myrtleford; the gateway to Victoria’s Alpine resorts, approximately 90 minutes from Mount Hotham and Falls Creek.

Gather and Harvest

Gather and Harvest hand crafts a range of luxury candles, soaps, lip balms, bath bombs and diffusers in its studio in the pristine Victorian High Country. Gather and Harvest’s soy candles are poured into recycled glass bottles, that have been hand-cut by a women’s community group in Bali. Each candle directly helps to improve a woman’s life. Olive oil, goats milk, sheep milk and honey sourced from local alpine area farms are used to make Gather and Harvest’s range of…

Porepunkah Pub

Nestled in the foothills of the Victorian Alps, the Porepunkah Pub has long stood as a cherished cornerstone of this small town. More than just a place to grab a drink or a meal, the pub embodies the heart and soul of Porepunkah, serving as a gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. Its rustic charm, with exposed brick and a welcoming fireplace, offers a nostalgic ambience that transports patrons back to simpler times. For decades, the Porepunkah Pub has…

A group of riders taking on technical features at Big Hill Mountain Bike Park

Big Hill Mountain Bike Park

Abseil Beechworth

Hanging around or simply passing through Beechworth and after an activity to do? Abseiling in the Beechworth Gorge is a great way to spend the morning or afternoon. Being close to town allows for easy access with minimal walking required to get to the abseil sites from the road. The access allows for either driving and parking near the sites or walking in from town. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

Easter Pack Horse Adventure

A mountain of experiences with Bogong Horseback Adventures jammed into four days. Riding the best of the High Country, camping at the bushranger Bogong Jack’s hideout. Canter to the top of the Bluff where you can view Mount Feathertop and Mount Fainter at just over 6,000 feet. Ride onto Pretty Valley and the sweet pastures of the Bogong Brumbies. This ride offers spectacular views and delicious campfire meals. Then the expedition descends back into the Valley of the Kiewa via…

Tobogganing & Snowplay in Mount Buffalo National Park

Nordic BC ski touring

Forge fresh tracks through pristine snow on a Nordic ski adventure discovering the diverse backcountry of Hotham and Dinner Plain. Glide amongst gnarled snowgums, over alpine ridges and across open plains while learning about the alpine surrounds from our expert guides. Our itineraries are fully customisable and may be adjusted to suit your ability. Various itinerary and terrain options available. If you have some XC skiing experience, why not take it to the next level? This experience is provided by…

The Big Bike Film Night – Bright

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Cycle through two and a half hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee. The movies in the 2026 collection have been specifically sought to delight you,…

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
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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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