RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Harrietville and back

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…

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…

Hoys Harrietville Ski Centre

Hoys Harrietville to your last stop shop before heading up the mountain. Hoys is a family-owned business offering the highest quality equipment, legendary service and has operated for over 90 years. Hoys Ski Centres have five centrally located ski rental outlets located in Harrietville, Mount Hotham Corral Day Carpark, Jack Frost complex in the Davenport Lodges area, Dinner Plain main roundabout and Omeo main street. Hoys offers a free chain fitting service on your way up to Mount Hotham when…

Gather and Harvest

Gather and Harvest hand crafts a range of luxury candles, soaps, lip balms, bath bombs and diffusers in its studio in the pristine Victorian High Country. Gather and Harvest’s soy candles are poured into recycled glass bottles, that have been hand-cut by a women’s community group in Bali. Each candle directly helps to improve a woman’s life. Olive oil, goats milk, sheep milk and honey sourced from local alpine area farms are used to make Gather and Harvest’s range of…

East Ovens River Track

East Ovens River Track

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…

Punkah Pantry

Punkah Pantry is a licensed café and providore in the heart of Porepunkah, perfectly placed across the road from the Ovens River and right by the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. It’s an easy-going place to pause and refuel, whether you’ve just finished a swim in the river, rolled in on two wheels or are out exploring with the family. Kids can celebrate the day with a gelato or milkshake, while grown-ups settle in with freshly roasted Commonfolk coffee or…

Upon a Star

Welcoming you to the most charming holiday retreat, nestled in the picturesque village of Wandiligong. This cozy one-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin is a serene escape set on a secluded, private, 10-acre property and is nestled amongst established trees and gardens alongside the tranquil waters of Morses Creek. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside with stunning modern country-style décor, blending rustic charm with contemporary elegance. This space provides a complete off grid experience. Enjoy time well spend thanks to 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.

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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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