RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Abenaki

Location is the key for Abenaki – a newly updated, dog-friendly home away from home in the heart of Bright. Stroll to award winning cafes and restaurants or whip up a meal in your fully equipped kitchen with coffee machine and dishwasher. An open plan layout offers easy living, leading out to your relaxing sunroom. Perfect for your furry friend to relax in while you explore – there is even a doggy door leading to your fully enclosed, grassed backyard.…

La Cigale

La Cigale is a French inspired place in Bright where you can enjoy life through food, cheese, wine, beautiful local products and more. It’s a gourmet food corner to meet with friends for a light lunch or afternoon wine and cheese platter.

Crank Handle Brewery

Crank Handle Brewery is located in Tawonga South (Mount Beauty) and situated at the base of Mt Bogong in the beautiful Kiewa valley in North East Victoria. Crank Handle Brewery serve a range of traditional, brewed onsite hand crafted beers and delicious food created from locally sourced ingredients where possible. They also have 12 beers on tap all made on site, and the soft, fresh mountain water provides crisp notes to their beers. Enjoy an ale, enjoy a chat and…

The House at Smoko

Set amongst gardens on 28 acres of lush grazing pasture and bush, and with majestic Mount Feathertop as its imposing backdrop, this architectural gem – styled on the traditional tobacco kilns of the region – offers you the peace and simple pleasures of rural like, yet all a stone’s throw from Bright and Harrietville. The House at Smoko allows you, your family and friends to fully immerse in the best of Victoria’s High Country. You’ll have front row seats to…

Traverse Hotham

Traverse Hotham specialises in the journey, immersion in nature, understanding the alpine environment and exploring at a human pace – discover trails less travelled and a whole other world out there! Learn to cross country ski and go free-range. No crowds, no lifts, no passes. XC skiing is your key to exploring at your own pace, powered by you. Snowshoeing adventures take you to magical places off the beaten path – ‘floating’ atop the snow, on top of the World,…

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.

Relaxing at Tawonga Gap Lookout with views of Mt Bogong on the Gaps Loop Ride

Gaps Loop Ride

Silver House

Welcome to Silver House, a serene and spacious holiday home perfectly nestled at the foothills of the spectacular Mount Buffalo. Set against a backdrop of towering peaks and surrounded by natural beauty, this unique retreat offers the ultimate escape for those craving fresh mountain air, unforgettable views, and quality time with loved ones. Set on 2.27 hectares of beautifully maintained land, the property offers an abundance of open space to explore and enjoy. Children can run free, families can enjoy…

Winter In The Alpine

Explore the Victorian Alpine as it transforms during winter into a winter wonderland. Based in Dinner Plain you will explore this stunning region as well as Mount Hotham. Capturing everything from snowy mountain landscapes, to old cattleman’s huts to the unique snow gum trees. Accommodation is in Dinner Plain staying in one of the famous Dinner Plain chalet’s with a small group of like minded photographers. You will learn everything about photographing stunning landscapes in the snow along with theory…

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?

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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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