RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Gather and Harvest

Gather and Harvest hand crafts a range of luxury candles, soaps, lip balms, bath bombs and diffusers in its studio in the pristine Victorian High Country. Gather and Harvest’s soy candles are poured into recycled glass bottles, that have been hand-cut by a women’s community group in Bali. Each candle directly helps to improve a woman’s life. Olive oil, goats milk, sheep milk and honey sourced from local alpine area farms are used to make Gather and Harvest’s range of…

Bright Autumn Festival

The Bright Autumn Festival is a ten-day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country. The highlight of the festival is Gala day on Saturday May 2nd, with a market, music in the streets and a grand parade. Other highlights of the festival include the Festival Opening, Wandi Nut Festival on Saturday and Sunday 25 & 26 April, the Bright Art Gallery’s Autumn Exhibition, tours by the Bright Historical Society, theatre…

Reform Hill Myrtleford

Reform Hill in Myrtleford, approximately 3 hours’ drive north-east of Melbourne, is a popular spot for bushwalking with evidence of past mining and spectacular views of the Ovens Valley, Mount Buffalo and the Victorian Alps. Reform Hill Lookout Loop is one of several walking tracks around Reform Hill. The walk is 3.7km and takes approximately 1 to 4 hours. Start this walk from the Hume and Hovell Memorial, see the town’s original water storage basin and enjoy a beautiful backdrop…

Mount Beauty Bike Path

Mount Beauty to Tawonga Trail

Nine Steps

Nine Steps is a private estate on 29 acres with stunning views of Mount Buffalo. A luxury rural retreat with plenty of space and great kitchen for self catering. Nine Steps is an architect designed home and unique luxury interpretation of the traditional Australian shed. This is your opportunity to enjoy a rural retreat in comfort and style. Only a 10 minute drive to Bright, Nine Steps is perfect for families, friends and couples. Home to wombats, wallabies and deer…

7 Peaks Ride – Mount Buffalo Chalet

Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which runs from late October to April. Taking you up winding mountain roads, around steep turns and past spectacular views right to the top of seven Victorian Alpine Resorts. This ever-popular ride is a balance of steep gradients, sharp corners and breathtaking views. The Mount Buffalo National Park landscape is truly unique with imposing granite tors, towering cliffs, waterfalls, snowgums and wildflowers. After completing the ride at the official finish…

Disc Golf

Frisbee Golf

Panoramia Villas

Panoramia Villas is located only four kilometres off the Great Alpine Road in Myrtleford. Spend your special occasion in ultimate luxury and relaxation and wake up to full panoramic views of the Ovens Valley. Each of the villas offers luxury accommodation with exquisitely furnished interiors. Features and facilities include king-sized bedrooms (king beds or king singles) with private bath tub in the one bedroom villas and private en-suites in the two bedroom villas, a spacious living area with floor to…

Snow shoeing at Mount buffalo

Snow checklist, tips and hints

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
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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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