RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Buckland Valley out and back

Dicksons Falls Nature Walk

New Years Eve Pack Horse Adventure

Welcome the New Year with an unforgettable experience. This Mount Bogong expedition features great landscapes, bush camps, spectacular riding terrain, great horses and local food and wine. Journey onto the High Country via East Kiewa and Timms Spur taking in the stunning views across to Mount Bogong before descending down Track 107 into the heritage gold mining area below Mt Wills. The second half of this tour climbs up the Long Spur track to a camp in the snowgums before…

Mt Buffalo Cathedral Explorer

Over a few hours you will walk, squeeze through chimneys, scramble under, over and around boulders, climb some rope ladders and finally scramble right to the highest point on the Cathedral. After taking in some amazing views that not many people get to appreciate we have an exciting abseil right back to the ground. This is not a rock climbing tour, or an abseiling tour, though it includes a bit of both. Think of it as very adventurous bushwalking with…

Happy Valley Loop

Chapter 11

Experience Bright, within walking to distance to everything, at this brand new luxurious townhouse, Chapter 11. A stroll to cafes and restaurants, a shorter stroll to local parks and rivers. The property is perfect for the ultimate family escape, perfect for couples, perfect for Bright relaxation. This spacious and impeccably styled three bedroom townhouse features open plan living with a fully integrated kitchen with quality appliances, a spacious living and dining area opening to your expensive deck with setting and…

NRMA Bright Holiday Park

NRMA Bright Holiday Park can be found moments from the town center of Bright on the banks of Morses Creek – gateway to Victoria’s High Country. An easy 3.5 hour drive from Melbourne, discover the region’s breathtaking alpine areas including Mt Hotham and Mt Buffalo or pack your mountain bike for some of the best trails Victoria has to offer. Cosy up in a one or two bedroom cabin, or set up camp under the stars with ensuite, powered and…

Ride Like A Local: Guided Ride of Mystic Park, Bright

Want to ride Mystic like a local? They are incredibly lucky to call Mystic Park – one of Australia’s premier mountain bike parks – their backyard, and they know it like the back of their hands. Hit Hero and Shred Kelly but then head out and find some other hidden gems in Mystic’s 70 kilometres (and some other nearby trails). They would love to show you the ropes. Their guides are highly trained in MTB instruction, first aid, and are…

Restaway Holiday Units

Resident owners, Gary and Juliana welcome you to Restaway Holiday Units in lovely Porepunkah, Victoria. They’re just a few kilometres from Bright. Enjoy their hospitality as you explore the Alpine Region and all it has to offer. Make Restaway Holiday Units your home away from home in their clean, well-appointed, and comfortable self-contained two-bedroom holiday units. Relax by the sparkling swimming pool in the warmer months and enjoy the park-like grounds. Enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Buffalo from the…

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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