RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Cross Country Flight

Come on a flight that solo pilots travel across Australia (and the world), to try to bag for themselves. Cross Country flying is the art of riding thermals up to the clouds, before gliding to the next mountain peak to climb again. It’s a true expression of unpowered, free flight, and their local tandem pilots are some of the best in the country at it. A cross country flight with Bright Flight is an exploration of their home mountain peaks.…

Riders cycling around Mount Beauty Pondage

The Mount Beauty Pondage Trail

Shine Bright

Space, space and more space, this home is a dream for larger groups. With five bedrooms, two bathrooms, three living areas, and massive yard, you and your furry friends all have somewhere to spread out and relax. Shine Bright sits on a quiet street only a short walk to the town centre and gorgeous Ovens River. You can even hear the river from your front door. On entering the home, you are welcomed by the wide-open hallway and airy layout…

Valley Vista

This could well be one of the best views in the valley. Valley Vista is the perfect holiday home, designed with the views and its surrounds in mind. A deck runs the full length of the home and huge windows along the house allow guests to take in the view from inside and out. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is a comfortable and spacious choice to sleep up to eight people (six adults maximum), and would be an ideal home for…

Summer Home – Our Place at Bright

You will instantly be impressed by the open plan living area featuring a modern, cosy gas fire place, stunning feature chair by the window and gorgeous dining setting. The fully equipped galley style kitchen is equipped with state of the art Bosch appliances with stovetop and oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and Nespresso Creatista coffee machine, and is well positioned overlooking the lounge, ensuring you won’t miss any of the action. The generous master bedroom contains a king size bed with…

Lavender Hue Bed and Breakfast

Lavender Hue Bed and Breakfast is nestled in an idyllic lush riverside setting in charming Harrietville, 22 kilometres south of Bright. Indulge in the comfort of the unique and private bed and breakfast with its beautiful hand crafted timber furnishings. Set back 80 metres from the Great Alpine Road, guests overlook the gum covered hills and cottage gardens from the bedroom balcony. Alternatively barbecue on the kitchen balcony with the tranquil sounds and views of the sparkling Ovens River, just…

South Wall Advanced Abseiling (Full-day)

Feel like a full day adventure to challenge you mentally and physically? Tackle our South Wall Abseil. This 250 metre abseil can be a big challenge as the first pitch is 90 metre long looking over the Ovens Valley and out to the Australian Alps. The abseil has another four pitches followed by a hike out looking at some of the historical spots of Mount Buffalo. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

Tawonga Gap lookout

The Tawonga Gap lookout is a must do and is located half way along the Tawonga Gap Road, which adjoins the Kiewa and Ovens valleys. The lookout, at 750 metres high, is a popular picnic spot with ample room for tourist coaches and caravans. It overlooks the beautiful Kiewa Valley and the Kiewa River with majestic Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest peak at 1986 metres, in the distance. Across the valley is Mount Emu (1361 metres) which is used for hang…

The House at Smoko

Set amongst gardens on 28 acres of lush grazing pasture and bush, and with majestic Mount Feathertop as its imposing backdrop, this architectural gem – styled on the traditional tobacco kilns of the region – offers you the peace and simple pleasures of rural like, yet all a stone’s throw from Bright and Harrietville. The House at Smoko allows you, your family and friends to fully immerse in the best of Victoria’s High Country. You’ll have front row seats to…