RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Adventure Guides Australia

Adventure Guides Australia (AGA) has been providing outdoor adventure tours in the Victoria High Country area since 1985. Their activity locations include Mount Buffalo National Park, Alpine National Park, Beechworth, Bright, Ovens River, King River, and Kiewa River. AGA offers a range of adventure tours such as Abseiling, Caving, Canyoning, Rock Climbing, Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking and Gold Panning. All tours are available on weekends, school holidays or by private arrangement. The team at AGA conducts educational, recreational and corporate adventures…

Mount Beauty Pondage Trail

Feathertop Retreat

Feathertop Retreat is the ideal holiday destination for anyone wanting to retreat to nature without sacrificing life’s little luxuries. This four bedroom home offers spacious living with the character and warmth that only comes from superior craftsmanship using natural materials. The fully equipped kitchen features Redgum benchtops overlooking the open plan living and dining areas. The Nespresso machine will cure the cravings and the kitchen offers everything you could need. The cosy lounge has plenty of space for everyone to…

Ovens River Trail parkrun

A free, fun and friendly weekly 5 kilometre community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you. Every Saturday (except when rarely cancelled), also special events possibly on Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Day. Please register on the parkrun Australia website, only once (you then are registered to attend any parkrun worldwide). Follow their Facebook page, or message them there for any extra information.

The Kilnhouses

Staying at the kilnhouses is a unique experience where contemporary luxury and design is combined with the stunning beauty and history of the Ovens Valley High Country. Cavedon’s and Eurobin Kilnhouse are at once simple, sophisticated, contemporary and luxurious. Utilising the original tobacco kilns built on the farm, each house boasts soaring ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, polished concrete floors and contemporary fittings. The Sorting Shed is impressive in both size and ultimate luxury, this two-storey design even has its…

Porepunkah Riverside Park and Playground

A children’s paddling pool on the river banks nearby give the whole family a chance to enjoy the water. Take along a barbeque and take advantage of the nearby free barbeque facilities and picnic tables. This park on Nicholson Street, Porepunkah has it all: river swimming, a toddler pool, views of Mount Buffalo, barbeques, toilets, picnic tables, shelter and car parking and is conveniently located near the town’s local stores, including a pub, cafe and service station. There is also…

South Wall Advanced Abseiling (Full-day)

Feel like a full day adventure to challenge you mentally and physically? Tackle our South Wall Abseil. This 250 metre abseil can be a big challenge as the first pitch is 90 metre long looking over the Ovens Valley and out to the Australian Alps. The abseil has another four pitches followed by a hike out looking at some of the historical spots of Mount Buffalo. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

Mount Buffalo National Park

Mount Buffalo National Park has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers. The park features over 90 kilometres of walking tracks, panoramic scenery, waterfalls and scope for adventurous pursuits such as rock climbing and hang-gliding. Mount Buffalo is an all-seasons playground. In summer, wildflowers are plentiful and the park is a cool retreat from the heat of the lowlands. Take in superb 360-degree views from the summit of the Horn and the delightful Gorge Heritage…

Hargreaves House

Hargreaves House is the destination you have been looking for to getaway with one or two families or a group, a short stroll from everything Bright has to offer. This spacious, fully equipped home offers two living areas, open plan dining and plenty of windows to take in the mountain vista and let the sunshine in. The comfy lounge features a flat screen television with DVD’s, books and games to keep you entertained. Reverse cycle heating and cooling and a…