RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

North Wall 300 Metre Abseiling Challenge

Are you up for a challenge? Want to test your mettle? This activity was listed at the top of ‘Wild’ Magazine’s bucket list adventures in Victoria for 2014. This is a serious adventure that is not for the feint hearted. A true challenge both mentally and physically, this 300 metre Multi Pitch Abseiling Challenge down The North Wall of The Mount Buffalo Gorge is sure to test your gumption and stretch your limits. The first abseil pitch of this extraordinary…

True Horizons by Kent Morris – Audio Tour

Cross Country Flight

Come on a flight that solo pilots travel across Australia (and the world), to try to bag for themselves. Cross Country flying is the art of riding thermals up to the clouds, before gliding to the next mountain peak to climb again. It’s a true expression of unpowered, free flight, and their local tandem pilots are some of the best in the country at it. A cross country flight with Bright Flight is an exploration of their home mountain peaks.…

Paul van der Ploeg riding along Stanley road

Stanley-Beechworth Loop

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…

Ringer Reef Winery

A gold specimen found in the late 1800s by men ringbarking the property, led to the opening and naming of the mine, Ringer Reef. A century on, the Ringer Reef vineyard was established by Annie and Bruce Holm in 1998. Ringer Reef is now under the custodianship of Mark (Annie and Bruce’s) son. Today, Ringer Reef is a vibrant and evolving family-run vineyard, winery and cellar door. On this spectacular and inspiring site, they grow and craft a diverse range…

Dinner Plain

Located just a four-hour drive from Melbourne, Dinner Plain is a charming alpine village nestled in the Victorian Alps. In the winter, the village transforms into a snowy wonderland, perfect for skiing and snowboarding on nearby Mount Hotham. During the green season, enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding in the picturesque High Country, as well as fishing in nearby streams and rivers. Dinner Plain offers a range of accommodation options, from cozy cabins to spacious chalets, all within walking…

Cathedral Picnic Area – Mount Buffalo National Park

The Vineyard Residence – Feathertop Winery

A welcome wine is yours on arrival as you are greeted to this architectural sensation. Featuring four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Focused around indoor/outdoor living, it seamlessly connects the kitchen, living and dining areas with a multipurpose outdoor dining and pool area to one side and an outdoor alfresco lounge and Tuscan Inspired kitchen space to the other. The bedrooms however have been strategically placed away from these social spaces, for those who like to sleep 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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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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