RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Nature Saunas by Haut Hutt

Known for stoking an ancient ritual in the High Country of Victoria is Håut Hutt and their nature sauna offerings. Pronounced the same as hot hut, just better looking. Created by a local couple, Harry and Audrey, who envisioned bringing a health and wellness experience to the Alpine Valley. They offer traditional Finnish wood-fired and electric saunas—each crafted for this landscape, thoughtfully designed with cedar wood and made here in Australia. The nomadic Håut Hutts are moveable and can be…

Buffalo Stampede Festival

The Buffalo Stampede Festival promises to draw over 1,600 trail runners from across Australia to Bright in the North East of Victoria, Australia. Race distances range from the epic 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon all the way down to the 2km Junior Dash – there is absolutely a challenge for everybody and their families to enjoy.

Winter Showcase Opening Event

Award-winning landscape photography duo Matt and Mieke would like to welcome locals and visitors alike to view their Winter Showcase, a curated exhibition of Winter photographs from Mount Buffalo, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek, Norway, Finland, New Zealand and Iceland. In addition to the evening event, the Winter Showcase will be on display daily except on Wednesdays. No bookings required. Browsing is welcomed.

Bungalow Spur Track

Tandem Paragliding

Enjoy the thrill of Tandem Paragliding amongst the breathtaking scenery of the Alpine High Country. Flights are conducted from a Mountain, not the small hills used by the tandem operators near Melbourne. Tandem Paraglide with Active Flights professional SAFA qualified tandem pilots, they will be waiting for you, just a short five minute drive from the centre of Bright. Your adventure starts with a scenic drive to the top of Mystic Mountain, 500 metres above the spectators waiting in the…

Road Cycling in the High Country

Hargreaves House

Hargreaves House is the destination you have been looking for to getaway with one or two families or a group, a short stroll from everything Bright has to offer. This spacious, fully equipped home offers two living areas, open plan dining and plenty of windows to take in the mountain vista and let the sunshine in. The comfy lounge features a flat screen television with DVD’s, books and games to keep you entertained. Reverse cycle heating and cooling and a…

Food & Wine Day Out at Mount Buffalo National Park

The Tradesmans Cottage Two

This enchanting three bedroom, two bathroom cottage, adorned with an intricate stonemason frontage, sits on what was once the Porepunkah timber mill in 1915. Cottage Two pays homage to its surroundings past whilst perfectly complementing its neighboring sister cottage (Cottage One) On arrival to this classic alpine home, with its elegantly styled interior, it wont take you long to appreciate the cottage and the unique picturesque setting in which it sits.

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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