RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

The Farm at Freeburgh

With private access to the Great Valley Trail and the Ovens River, Farm at Freeburgh provides luxurious bespoke accommodation and complimentary mountain bikes for your stay. Located on ten acres, The Barn is an outbuilding to the family home, along with the converted Stables. Within ten minutes to the tourist town of Bright, and in close proximity to skiing and snowboarding at Falls Creek and Mount Hotham, a short 45-minute drive away. Horse stays are also an option, with trail…

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…

Valley Vista

This could well be one of the best views in the valley. Valley Vista is the perfect holiday home, designed with the views and its surrounds in mind. A deck runs the full length of the home and huge windows along the house allow guests to take in the view from inside and out. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is a comfortable and spacious choice to sleep up to eight people (six adults maximum), and would be an ideal home for…

Alpine Helicopters

Based at Jindabyne Airport in the Snowy Mountains. Scenic Helicopter flights. Flights are available all year round. Soar high above it all and see the untouched places of Kosciuszko National Park from the sky. Take a flight and land for lunch at an award-winning winery or brewery. See the mighty Hydro Electric Scheme. From spectacular mountain flights to overnight stays at the seaside town of Bermagui, their experiences are something to add to the ‘favourite things to do’ plan. Their…

Myrtleford Show

The Myrtleford and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society Show is a family fun event that is a true agricultural show with lots to see and do. The show is all about having fun and getting to see all the attractions. There is many free events and on going attractions during the day. The show has side show alley, wood chopping, food vans, trade stalls and many displays of arts, crafts, flowers, farm produce and cooking – just to name a…

Sunset Snowshoeing Experience

Embrace ‘golden hour’ with a scenic snowshoeing adventure (1.5 hours) into pristine alpine wilderness surprisingly close but worlds away from the Hotham village centre. No experience needed, minimal fitness required. Snowshoes hire included. Snowshoeing is a magical way to explore this winter alpine environment up close at a human pace – the only way really since you’d sink in normal walking boots. Enjoy an unforgettable experience walking on top of the snow, on top of the world while viewing a…

Cross Country Ski – Half Day Lesson and Tour (three hours)

You will learn the same skills as for the ski lesson (above) and then practice these skills out on the trails. Your ski instructor will provide coaching and tuition throughout the tour, which will help you improve your ski technique. Best for: Beginners and families, recommended minimum age seven. This experience is provided by Mount Buffalo Ski School

Corner Cottage Bright

Where heritage meets luxury in the heart of Bright. Step into the warm embrace of Corner Cottage Bright, a beautifully restored 1940s cottage brimming with character, comfort, and local charm. Tucked in a prime position just steps from Bright’s vibrant cafes, shops, and the picturesque Ovens River, this three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom cottage is the perfect home base for couples, or small groups seeking a relaxing escape or an adventurous getaway. From the moment you arrive, you will be enchanted by the…

Kiewa River Trail

This is a four kilometres-return walk from the town of Mt Beauty, tracing the eastern bank of the lovely Kiewa River. This sealed walk path follows the Kiewa River (west branch) as it threads through the north end of the lovely town of Mount Beauty in the Happy Valley region. The walk trail begins just off the main Highway into town, but the scenery certainly improves as you pass farmland, shady groves, happy riverside campers (in warmer months) and then…