RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Labour Day Long Weekend Escape – Bogong Horseback Adventures

Join Bogong Horseback Adventures three day Packhorse Adventure and experience a truly Australian experience. Get a little saddle grease on your trouser seat this Labour day long weekend. Travelling the High country with Packhorses provides a balance between our living heritage and modern adventures. This tour takes in Mount Fainter and Bogong Jacks Hideout. Its been made easy for the casual weekend rider or the beginner rider, by camping two nights at Bogong Jacks Hideout camp. On Sunday you ride…

Bright Escapes Accommodation Booking Service

Bright Escapes is an established, premier booking agent in Bright and has been operating for over twenty years. They manage over 100 properties, including holiday homes, apartments, self contained units, pet and cycle friendly properties in Bright and surrounding townships. Their friendly team can help you find the perfect accommodation in Bright and surrounds. Please contact the team at Bright Escapes and we can help you select accommodation that will match your needs. For visitor information and what to see…

Mt Fainter Pack Horse Tour

Showcasing the West Kiewa, Pretty Valley and Mount Fainter, this expedition includes high plains, heritage huts, brumby country, wild rivers, stunning views and secluded camps, our renowned horses and campfire meals. The horses are a feature of this expedition, each of them our own bred and trained mountain horse, expertly matched to the rider. Each day the camp is packed up, loaded onto the packhorses and the journey continues. Riding is between 15 to 25 kilometres per day with opportunities…

M2M – Myrtleford Mosaic Trail

Mount Buffalo Underground River Caving

For those who like a challenge and a dash of added adventure, Adventure Guides Australia’a Underground River Caving on stunning Mount Buffalo is for you. Crawl through holes, climb up waterfalls and squirm your way through the spectacular granite boulder infill cave. If you are very lucky, you will see the ceiling of the caverns glow like stars at night with the spectacular variety of glow worms which are endemic to the region. Duration of the tour is approximately three…

Tronoh Dredge Hole

The Tronoh Dredge holes was once the location of the biggest bucket dredge in the southern hemisphere. It operated from 1942 to 1954. At the time it was the highest producing dredge in Victoria. These days its a great location for a swim or kayak. Enjoy one of the many walking trails that meander around the dredge holes. Begin your walk from the Tronoh Dredge Hole car park off Feathertop Track and head either way around this man-made lake. The…

Harrietville Town

Washington Creek via Bon Accord Track

Mosaic Trail, Myrtleford

This scenic sealed loop can be started from within the Myrtleford township or be included as an addition to the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. The main portion of the loop runs from Rotary Park to Apex Park and follows the Ovens River closely as it passes through native bush and crosses the river twice. The Ovens River Trail is sometimes referred to as Myrtleford’s Mosaic Trail, one of town’s star attractions. Two friends, affectionately known as ‘The two Crackpots’…

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…

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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