RESTAURANTS & CAFES
PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT
New Years Eve Pack Horse Adventure
Welcome the New Year with an unforgettable experience. This Mount Bogong expedition features great landscapes, bush camps, spectacular riding terrain, great horses and local food and wine. Journey onto the High Country via East Kiewa and Timms Spur taking in the stunning views across to Mount Bogong before descending down Track 107 into the heritage gold mining area below Mt Wills. The second half of this tour climbs up the Long Spur track to a camp in the snowgums before…
Dinner Plain Onsen and Spa
Dinner Plain Onsen, located in the heart of Dinner Plain village, is a serene alpine retreat offering a blend of relaxation and wellness experiences. The facility is open daily during the winter season. Guests can indulge in a variety of amenities, including the Japanese-inspired outdoor Onsen heated to 38 degrees Celsius, providing a tranquil setting amidst the snow. Guests can also enjoy an indoor heated lap pool, sauna, and cold plunge pools. There is a fully equipped gym for fitness…
Hoys Harrietville Ski Centre
Hoys Harrietville to your last stop shop before heading up the mountain. Hoys is a family-owned business offering the highest quality equipment, legendary service and has operated for over 90 years. Hoys Ski Centres have five centrally located ski rental outlets located in Harrietville, Mount Hotham Corral Day Carpark, Jack Frost complex in the Davenport Lodges area, Dinner Plain main roundabout and Omeo main street. Hoys offers a free chain fitting service on your way up to Mount Hotham when…
Mount Beauty Market
Welcome to the Mount Beauty Market – one of Victoria’s oldest and much loved community markets. Since 1979, the market has brought together locals, visitors and small businesses in the heart of the Upper Kiewa Valley. Bursting with colour, creativity and community spirit, it’s a place to shop, eat, listen to live music and soak up the friendly mountain atmosphere. From fresh local produce to unique handmade goods, every market offers something new — the perfect way to spend the…
Creative Light Photography Tours
Creative Light Photography runs multi-day photography workshops in the Victorian High Country. Jeff Freestone is the owner of Creative Light Photography and is a local photographer who has spent the last nine years exploring the region with his camera with an aim to reveal the hidden beauty of this stunning region through his work. The workshops are designed for photographers who want more than just technical instruction – they’re crafted for those who want to see differently, expand their creative…
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.
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.
MARKETS
FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES