RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

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…

Falls Creek Coach Service

Falls Creek Coach Service is Falls Creek’s very own local transport provider. They are based in Mount Beauty at the base of Falls Creek and service Albury, Melbourne and everywhere in between. They provide scheduled mountain bus shuttles daily and private transfer services to get you exploring Falls Creek with ease.

Bright Splash Park

Pepo Farms

Experience the goodness within Pepo Farms. Enter through the gorgeous garden flower boxes on your way to Pepo Farms Tasting room. Taste paddock to plate treats including their famous chocolate coated hazelnuts or chocolate turmeric walnuts; there’s something for the whole family. Fancy something more refined? Their salt brined pumpkin seeds will tantalise your tastebuds, perfect with local cheese, wine, and beer. See the artisan food process in action with their Chocolate panner and Traditional oil mill. Taste their smooth…

Buffalo Stampede Festival

The Buffalo Stampede Festival promises to draw over 1,600 trail runners from across Australia to Bright in the North East of Victoria, Australia. Race distances range from the epic 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon all the way down to the 2km Junior Dash – there is absolutely a challenge for everybody and their families to enjoy.

The Gorge Day Visitor Area – Mount Buffalo National Park

Chestnut Tree Holiday Units

Once arriving at Chestnut Tree Holiday Units, relax and take in the wonders of scenic views from the sunny north facing verandas. Choose from modern apartments or lovely cosy cottages, the views are amazing. Close to nearby shops and cafes, all an easy walking distance away. The stunning landscaped gardens are open to enjoy during the autumn and spring festivals in Bright. The holiday units are fully self-contained two bedroom units. All units have fully equipped modern, spotless kitchens. There…

Hook Your Hunger

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…

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
Farmers market

MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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