RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Food & Wine Day Out at Mount Buffalo National Park

MTB Skills Session (1:1 or Group)

Take your riding to the next level with a private MTB skills session. You’ll have a highly-qualified coach all to yourself for these three hour sessions so you’ll get personalised feedback, and get the most out of your time on the trails. These sessions are fully-customisable to your specific riding goals. Do you have a specific skill or trail feature you want to work on? This is the one for you. Suitable for Beginner to Advanced riders (including jumps and…

The Riverdeck Kitchen

The Riverdeck Kitchen is the perfect place to relax in Bright. Great coffee, fabulous food, local wines and craft beer and friendly service, all in one of Bright’s most picturesque locations. Located by the Ovens River, the pet friendly deck overlooks beautiful Howitt Park. The Riverdeck is fully licensed and has free Wi-Fi. Open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch, the all day seasonal menu is complimented by daily specials, kid friendly dishes and delicious house baked scones and cakes. Whether…

Huggins Lookout

Head off on this short uphill walk in beautiful Bright, three and half hours north-east of Melbourne, and be rewarded with incredible views. This return walk is 1.6 kilometres and will take around one hour to complete. After a steep climb, reach Huggins Lookout and take in stunning panoramic views of Bright along the Ovens Valley towards Porepunkah.

Bogong to Hotham – The Rooftop Run

A classic mountain ultra trail running race by Trailsplus across the rooftop of Victoria’s High Country. The iconic Bogong to Hotham (B2H) Rooftop Run enjoyed a successful return in 2024 for its 33rd running, back to a grass roots format and they look forward to their 35th running in 2026. B2H is a classic race with a rich history embedded in Australian trail running folklore. Starting at Mountain Creek Campground near Tawonga, runners climb Victoria’s highest mountain, Mt Bogong, descend…

Bright Gravel Routes - Mt Porepunkah Loop

Mt Porepunkah Loop

Autumn Affair Cottage 6

Modelled on the railway cottages of yesteryear but with all the modern conveniences of today with a French Provincial flair. Autumn Affair Cottage 6 offers first class self-contained accommodation. Ideally located adjacent to the famous Murray to Mountains Bike Trail, an easy stroll into town to shops and restaurants or to the Ovens River. Relax and enjoy the fantastic mountain vista whilst sitting on your private verandah and enjoying your complimentary wine and chocolates. For the more energetic, hop on…

Bright Flight Paragliding Tandem Flights

Located in beautiful North East Victoria, Bright Flight Paragliding is one of the most popular and well-regarded flying schools in Australia with high safety standards. You can tailor your flying adventure above Bright with different flight length options. A tandem experience is a unique way of exploring the beautiful High Country from above, enjoying 360-degree views and adding a little extra adventure (if you like) by adding a few high-G turns. The meeting place is only a few minutes outside…

Tomahawks

Think L.A food truck inspired share plates and quality cocktails in the beautiful township of Bright. Tomahawks is an American style bar/diner earns it’s place as the buzz of Bright.

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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