RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre

The Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre is a community-owned gallery situated in the beautiful Alpine Shire town of Bright, Victoria. Established in 1962, the Bright Art Gallery is largely self-funded and run entirely by volunteers, without any paid employees. The managing committee is elected annually by the members of the gallery. In 2025 the gallery incorporates around 400 members, half of these are artists, known as the ‘Alpine Artists’ and 58 Youth members. A volunteer committee of 15 manages…

Mount Buffalo Beginners Abseiling

Looking to challenge the family, friends or yourself without jumping in the deep-end? Have a go at the beginners abseiling. It is fun, challenging and rewarding all at once. With a variety of sites ranging from eight metres – 35 metres, it is a great way to experience the mountain. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

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…

Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks

Join the Four Peaks, a friendly and supportive mountain running event held over four days. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply enjoy being outdoors, it’s a great way to challenge yourself, meet fantastic people, and soak up stunning alpine views. Take part in one day or conquer all four. And don’t miss the Kids Race on Tuesday.

Elevation

This hillside holiday home embodies simple, subtle, and unobtrusive refinement. Designed as a retreat from the complexities of life, the home offers a minimalist lifestyle that invites calm and clarity. With a passive low-energy design, it blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, making it an ideal space to relax and unwind. The interiors of the home feature a harmonious blend of natural and man-made elements doing so with understated elegance. Every detail has been thoughtfully crafted to create a tranquil…

Mount Beauty and Mitta Mitta Gravel Routes - Trappers Gap

Trappers Gap (Mount Beauty – Mitta Mitta)

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…

Mystic Mountain Lodge

Offering plenty of space for two families in the main house sleeping eight, you can expand your group to the additional add-on rooms comfortably sleeping a total of 14 guests. With several living areas to allow space and comfort, enjoy three indoor living zones and several outdoor areas including an undercover al fresco area and fantastic kids cubby. The roomy, fully equipped kitchen makes feeding the clan a breeze, or barbecue on the front deck with lovely views an open…

Nightingale Bros Alpine Produce

Nightingale Bros have been growing and selling apples since 1954. The orchards are renowned for growing fresh crisp apples which are full of flavor. They grow all the favorites like Pink Lady, Royal Gala and Granny Smith, as well as various other varieties. Though they are best known for their apples, they also grow three varieties of chestnuts and hazelnuts. All their nuts are grown on farms and are available seasonally. Their produce store, located at the Wandiligong orchard, is…