RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

On The Trail

Comfortable and casual in the ideal location for a family, right on the trail. The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail offers the perfect connection to everything Bright and beyond has to offer. The spacious, open plan layout of ‘On The Trail’ creates the perfect place to spend quality time, unwind and re-connect. The expansive windows let the sun stream in and the night stars sparkle through. The cosy living area features comfy lounges to snuggle into and an electric log…

The Marsden

Perched above the winery, The Marsden is a luxurious retreat that captures the true spirit of Feathertop; where timeless elegance meets the quiet beauty of the vineyard. Designed to embrace the surrounding landscape, its floor-to-ceiling views of vines and mountains create a deep sense of calm and connection. Every element of The Marsden reflects warmth, comfort, and understated sophistication. The sumptuous king bed invites you to sink into relaxation, while the beautifully appointed bathroom – complete with a double shower…

Red Ramia Trading

Red Ramia Trading is an enormous globe-trotter’s emporium from fishing floats and hand painted tiles to larger than life gorillas. There is certainly more to see than the front entrance suggests. Take a trip through Japan, Morocco and India as you wander through a mixture of hand picked antiques, artisan crafted good and recycled items. Just to mention a few, you will find furniture, pottery, homewares, rugs, exotic fabrics, kimonos, architectural and garden design features from marble statues to teakwood…

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Cathedral Explorer – Mt Buffalo

Lake Buffalo

Family fun is relaxing by Lake Buffalo watching or partaking in the myriad of water sports such as water skiing, wake boarding and towables. Enjoy fishing all year round, or swimming, boating and canoeing during summer. Take a barbecue and cook it on one of the gas barbeques while the kids enjoy the playground. From Myrtleford, turn off to the Buffalo River and travel through the Pretty Valley which was once home to a great deal of the region’s tobacco.…

Australian Cycle Tours – Victoria

Australian Cycle Tours specialise in high quality self guided and guided cycling experiences in a selection of the most beautiful regions in Australia, including the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail and the Great Victorian Rail Trail. They are the people within Australia’s first ever adventure travel company, World Expeditions, who were voted the Adventure Travel company of the year by their peers at the 2019 Travel Awards. Their team love to discover the world on two wheels. Putting their passion…

Mountain Biking Lesson for Beginners

Are you keen to have a go at mountain bike riding – in a safe and fun environment? Have you always wanted to get your wheels on the dirt but don’t know how to start? Then their Mountain Biking for Beginners is the one for you. This session is suitable for Beginner riders (who can already ride a bike). And it’s ideal for those new to mountain biking who want to learn some basic skills and get their wheels on…

Mt Hotham Alpine Resort

Challenge yourself on some of the best ski and snowboarding terrain in Australia at Mt Hotham, in the heart of the Victorian Alps where breathtaking views of the surrounding alpine peaks stretch for miles. Hotham is well known for its steep and exhilarating terrain, but also has nice and easy slopes for first timers to learn to ski/snowboard and become familiar with chairlifts. At Hotham you will discover acres of skiable terrain, from carving beautifully groomed slopes to fresh tracks…

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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.

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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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