RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Bright Flight Paragliding Tandem Flights

Located in beautiful North East Victoria, Bright Flight Paragliding is one of the most popular and well-regarded flying schools in Australia with high safety standards. You can tailor your flying adventure above Bright with different flight length options. A tandem experience is a unique way of exploring the beautiful High Country from above, enjoying 360-degree views and adding a little extra adventure (if you like) by adding a few high-G turns. The meeting place is only a few minutes outside…

Lavender Hue Bed and Breakfast

Lavender Hue Bed and Breakfast is nestled in an idyllic lush riverside setting in charming Harrietville, 22 kilometres south of Bright. Indulge in the comfort of the unique and private bed and breakfast with its beautiful hand crafted timber furnishings. Set back 80 metres from the Great Alpine Road, guests overlook the gum covered hills and cottage gardens from the bedroom balcony. Alternatively barbecue on the kitchen balcony with the tranquil sounds and views of the sparkling Ovens River, just…

The Riverdeck Kitchen

The Riverdeck Kitchen is the perfect place to relax in Bright. Great coffee, fabulous food, local wines and craft beer and friendly service, all in one of Bright’s most picturesque locations. Located by the Ovens River, the pet friendly deck overlooks beautiful Howitt Park. The Riverdeck is fully licensed and has free Wi-Fi. Open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch, the all day seasonal menu is complimented by daily specials, kid friendly dishes and delicious house baked scones and cakes. Whether…

Lake Catani Camping & Day Visitor Area – Mount Buffalo National Park

Tandem Paragliding

Enjoy the thrill of Tandem Paragliding amongst the breathtaking scenery of the Alpine High Country. Flights are conducted from a Mountain, not the small hills used by the tandem operators near Melbourne. Tandem Paraglide with Active Flights professional SAFA qualified tandem pilots, they will be waiting for you, just a short five minute drive from the centre of Bright. Your adventure starts with a scenic drive to the top of Mystic Mountain, 500 metres above the spectators waiting in the…

Nature Saunas by Haut Hutt

Known for stoking an ancient ritual in the High Country of Victoria is Håut Hutt and their nature sauna offerings. Pronounced the same as hot hut, just better looking. Created by a local couple, Harry and Audrey, who envisioned bringing a health and wellness experience to the Alpine Valley. They offer traditional Finnish wood-fired and electric saunas—each crafted for this landscape, thoughtfully designed with cedar wood and made here in Australia. The nomadic Håut Hutts are moveable and can be…

Hester Art House Townhouse

Raising the bar to a new level of Australian contemporary twin-level accommodation, Art House Townhouses Bright offer an uncompromised, luxury designer living experience. Situated in the heart of Bright’s food, wine and distillery district, Hester is one of four luxury appointed townhouses offering a new standard in designer penthouse comfort in Bright. Named in memory of the Australian modernist artist: Joy Hester. While exteriors evoke an ultra-modern European urban appeal mixing timber, stone, and steel; interior design styling is centered…

The House at Smoko

Set amongst gardens on 28 acres of lush grazing pasture and bush, and with majestic Mount Feathertop as its imposing backdrop, this architectural gem – styled on the traditional tobacco kilns of the region – offers you the peace and simple pleasures of rural like, yet all a stone’s throw from Bright and Harrietville. The House at Smoko allows you, your family and friends to fully immerse in the best of Victoria’s High Country. You’ll have front row seats to…

Myrtleford – Gapsted Loop

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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