RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Bright Colonial Motel

The Bright Colonial Motel is a freshly-renovated luxury motel, updated with quality new furnishings, enticing modern facilities and elegant décor all served to you with the meticulous attention and warm hospitality you would expect from a young family-owned business. Ideally suited for couples, cyclists, mature travellers and groups, Bright Colonial Motel offers contemporary studio accommodation in the bustling centre of Bright. Modern fresh rooms, top quality furnishings and linens, contemporary décor, coffee machines in each room, individual hot tubs and…

Top To Bottom Flight

Have you seen wings gliding low above town in the calm morning air? A Top to Bottom flight is the gentlest way to experience paragliding. Every season has its own advantages. In spring you will see waterfalls glistening off Buffalo. Summer, being in the air above Bright, brings a bit of reprieve from the hot days and in autumn, well, there’s no better way to see the tree colours than a glide over town. Late autumn and early spring may…

Eurobin Falls, Ladies Bath Falls

Eurobin Falls / Ladies Bath Falls

The Base Luxury Villas

The Base Luxury Villas in Harrietville offer luxurious comfort at one of two newly built villas with spacious inside and outside living, tall windows to take in the mountains and all the features you could need for ease and relaxation. The open plan living area features a wood fire and television, DVD player, Ipod as well as reverse cycle heating and cooling. Open out onto the huge deck with gas barbecue and setting or cook up a storm in your…

Bright Porepunkah Holiday Park

Just minutes from Bright, in the heart of Victoria’s stunning High Country, you will find a peaceful riverside retreat perfect for families, couples, and adventurers alike. Their accommodation in the Bright region caters to all travellers. You will enjoy every minute. Set on the banks of the Ovens River and overlooking Mount Buffalo, their holiday park offers the perfect base for exploring Bright, Porepunkah, and the surrounding Alpine Valley Region. You will find your happy place here in Porepunkah, only…

Leader Reef Luxury Accommodation

An ultimate stylish holiday home, nestled on the side of a hill in the beautiful town of Bright. Leader Reef is perfect for family or friends getaways wanting a high-end accommodation with amazing views across the mountains and still be within walking distance to town. Designed with luxury and relaxation in mind and every details thought of, this home is very clean, fresh, spacious and private. It is truly one of the best homes to stay in Bright. The house…

Bright White Water Kayaking

Enjoy the scenery of Bright by paddling down the Ovens River. This white water adventure is a good introduction into white water kayaking, using sit-on-top kayaks or two seat inflatable kayaks to paddle down the grade one and two stretch. These adventures can be run from upper Bright and through to lower Bright or to Porepunkah. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

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…

Harrietville trout fly fishing

Snowy Creek

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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