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Australian Cycle Tours – Victoria

Australian Cycle Tours specialise in high quality self guided and guided cycling experiences in a selection of the most beautiful regions in Australia, including the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail and the Great Victorian Rail Trail. They are the people within Australia’s first ever adventure travel company, World Expeditions, who were voted the Adventure Travel company of the year by their peers at the 2019 Travel Awards. Their team love to discover the world on two wheels. Putting their passion…

The Tradesmans Cottage Two

This enchanting three bedroom, two bathroom cottage, adorned with an intricate stonemason frontage, sits on what was once the Porepunkah timber mill in 1915. Cottage Two pays homage to its surroundings past whilst perfectly complementing its neighboring sister cottage (Cottage One) On arrival to this classic alpine home, with its elegantly styled interior, it wont take you long to appreciate the cottage and the unique picturesque setting in which it sits.

7 Peaks Ride – Dinner Plain

Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which run 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. Climb out of Omeo on the Great Alpine Road, taking note to grab a breather at the Kosciuszko Lookout eight kilometres along the way. Shortly after the Lookout is something of a descent, followed by some undulating road to Cobungra Station,…

Porepunkah Pub

Nestled in the foothills of the Victorian Alps, the Porepunkah Pub has long stood as a cherished cornerstone of this small town. More than just a place to grab a drink or a meal, the pub embodies the heart and soul of Porepunkah, serving as a gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. Its rustic charm, with exposed brick and a welcoming fireplace, offers a nostalgic ambience that transports patrons back to simpler times. For decades, the Porepunkah Pub has…

Kiewa River Trail

This is a four kilometres-return walk from the town of Mt Beauty, tracing the eastern bank of the lovely Kiewa River. This sealed walk path follows the Kiewa River (west branch) as it threads through the north end of the lovely town of Mount Beauty in the Happy Valley region. The walk trail begins just off the main Highway into town, but the scenery certainly improves as you pass farmland, shady groves, happy riverside campers (in warmer months) and then…

Mt Bogong Pack Horse Tour

Highest of High Country, featuring spectacular climbs and descents across the top of Victoria. Wild rivers, stunning views, secluded camps and diverse landscapes. 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 for loping canters across open plains. Camps are…

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…

M2M – Bright to Myrtleford

Cranmore Cottage

Set amongst the mountain vista of Wandiligong, you will find Cranmore Cottage. Your dog friendly retreat to unwind and reset in the fresh country air. Cranmore Cottage sits perfectly amongst the mountain vista of Wandiligong and just over the road from the renowned Wandi Pub you have the added convenience of delicious meals and Sunday afternoon live music within easy walking distance. A three bedroom, two bathroom home, each with queen beds and built in robes and a walk in…

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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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.

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