RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Harrietville and back

Art House on Elm

Art House on Elm is the perfect location and home to enjoy a couple’s weekend away. Art House on Elm showcases interiors of limited-edition art prints, the interior design styling is centred around the art, with soft furnishing in vibrant tones and textures mimicking the colours and moods of the museum quality art hanging within. Boasting a well-equipped modern kitchen featuring porcelain-topped waterfall island benches, polished floorboards, flat screen televisions, plus an incredibly well positioned living space dressed in the…

Christina’s Luxury Retreat

Christina’s luxury retreat is fresh take on holiday accommodation. Be treated to magnificent views across the Oven’s Valley from generous entertaining deck and beautiful mineral salt water swimming pool. Christina’s Retreat is a four-bedroom home and has been handcrafted by local builders, carpenters and stonemasons creating a luxury escape like no other. The space is contemporary and inspired by minimal, industrial-Scandinavian styles with a touch of Japanese influence; you will be captivated by the raw wood ascents, polished concrete floors,…

Harrietville to Trout Farm

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…

Dandongadale River Fishing

Harrietville Cabins

Harrietville Cabins is a peaceful retreat in the scenic village of Harrietville, nestled at the foot of Mount Hotham. These fully equipped cedar cabins offer two bedrooms, an ensuite, and outdoor barbeque and seating with stunning views of the surrounding nature. Adjacent to the Ovens River, guests can enjoy fishing, swimming, and hiking in the nearby areas. The village offers a variety of dining options with a bakery, coffee shop, and hotels within walking distance. The Harrietville Trout Farm is…

Mount McLeod Track & Campground

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.…

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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