RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail – Wangaratta to Bright

Mount Buffalo Underground River Caving

For those who like a challenge and a dash of added adventure, Adventure Guides Australia’a Underground River Caving on stunning Mount Buffalo is for you. Crawl through holes, climb up waterfalls and squirm your way through the spectacular granite boulder infill cave. If you are very lucky, you will see the ceiling of the caverns glow like stars at night with the spectacular variety of glow worms which are endemic to the region. Duration of the tour is approximately three…

Mount McLeod Track & Campground

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…

Rich Glen Bright – Provedore, Skin and Beauty

Located in the heart of Bright, step into Rich Glen Provedore, experience a tasting of regional produce and explore artisan olive oils, dressings, condiments, wines, cheese and gin. Rich Glen Skin and Beauty is also located next door from the Provedore, a boutique store offering a curated selection of natural skincare, beauty, wellness, and artisan jewellery. They are proud to have Rich Glen products grown or made on their farm in Yarrawonga, or sourced from regional Australian producers.

Wandi Cross

Wandi Cross is a mountain running challenge set amidst the picturesque valley of Wandiligong, a few minutes from Bright, Victoria. Suitable for anyone from the elite to the first time mountain enthusiast. Summiting the high points of both Mystic Mountain and Goldmine Ridge, this challenge requires participants to use a combination of endurance, strength and cross-trail abilities to ascend and descend across steep, raw, natural and technical ground. Four distances are available. Visit their website for more information. All profits…

Harrietville Small Walk

Charlie Miley Walk

Dandongadale River Fishing

Hedonistic Hiking’s Sunset Dinners on Mount Buffalo

Hedonistic Hiking offers a series of Sunset Dinners on Mount Buffalo, on selected evenings during the summer months. Close to Bright in north east Victoria, this beautiful granite mountain is home to a number of unique plants and wildlife and gives shelter to lyrebirds, wombats and possums amongst many other species. The highest point on Mount Buffalo is known as The Horn which sits at 1,723 metres above sea level. It offers a cool haven in summer with phenomenal views…

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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