RESTAURANTS & CAFES
PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT
Nine Steps
Nine Steps is a private estate on 29 acres with stunning views of Mount Buffalo. A luxury rural retreat with plenty of space and great kitchen for self catering. Nine Steps is an architect designed home and unique luxury interpretation of the traditional Australian shed. This is your opportunity to enjoy a rural retreat in comfort and style. Only a 10 minute drive to Bright, Nine Steps is perfect for families, friends and couples. Home to wombats, wallabies and deer…
The Big Bike Film Night – Bright
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Cycle through two and a half hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee. The movies in the 2026 collection have been specifically sought to delight you,…
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…
Big Muster Distilling Co.
Australia’s highest moonshine distillery. Hidden up in the backlots of Dinner Plain Alpine Village, Big Muster Distilling Co. offers bespoke moonshines including Swindlers Gold, their baked apple moonshine, with ingredients totally sourced from Alpine, including apples from the famous Nightingales orchard in Wandiligong. A distillery door is open where you can sample their moonshines as well as the regions best in whiskey’s and gin’s. The restaurant is open on specific days in the green season and most days in the…
Bright Adventure Company
Bright Adventure Company offers the most exciting guided outdoor experiences in and around Bright, Victoria. Abseiling, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, underground river caving and more, they have the perfect adventure waiting for you. Looking for a truly once in a lifetime experience? Check out their incredibly unique Cliff Picnics at Mount Buffalo.
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…
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.
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.
MARKETS
FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES
