RESTAURANTS & CAFES
PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT
Alpine Nest
Escape to your cosy nest in the perfect location for families looking to enjoy the best of Bright. This light and airy two-bedroom home sleeps up to five guests (maximum of three adults) and is stylishly furnished for easy, relaxed living. Set in a quiet location within easy walking distance to the local playground and splash park, it’s ideal for creating lasting family memories. The open-plan living area brings everyone together, while various outdoor spaces offer a welcoming environment—even for…
Bright Winter Exhibitions
Bright Art Gallery is hosting its annual winter exhibition, featuring the Alpine Artists with paintings, photographs and 3D work on the theme of winter. There will also be a display of watercolours, glass and ceramics, and the Buckland Screens from their permanent collection. The winter exhibition will also display the second annual Winter Exhibition of Contemporary Art, with this year’s theme Ephemera.
Mountaingrass
Mountaingrass presents concert performances by Bluegrass and Traditional Old-time music from acts from the United States, NZ and Australia and sometimes Japan. Mountaingrass is a very participative event: it features instrument workshops for all levels of ability from beginners to advanced led by seasoned performers; guided slow jam sessions; a Sunday morning Gospel Concert and some purely acoustic (unamplified) intimate concerts. There is also a luthiers display and sales and lots of opportunities for everyone to join in picking and…
The Sanctuary Sauna and Wellness Center
Discover The Sanctuary, a unique wellness experience in the heart of Tawonga South, just minutes from Mount Beauty. Located at Wildflower Pilates, the sauna and ice plunge sessions are designed to rejuvenate your body and mind in a serene alpine setting. Relax in the soothing heat of the sauna, invigorate your senses with a refreshing ice plunge and emerge feeling refreshed, revitalised and ready for your next adventure. Perfect for recovery after outdoor activities like hiking or cycling, or simply…
Abseil Beechworth
Hanging around or simply passing through Beechworth and after an activity to do? Abseiling in the Beechworth Gorge is a great way to spend the morning or afternoon. Being close to town allows for easy access with minimal walking required to get to the abseil sites from the road. The access allows for either driving and parking near the sites or walking in from town. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia
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…
Mount Buffalo Adventure Abseiling
Completing the beginners abseil, then tackling the 45 metre free fall abseil. This adventure has all the abseils of the beginners abseil then it is followed by a 45 metre free fall abseil looking across the gorge to the 300 metre North Wall of Mount Buffalo. On the walk back from the bottom of the dragon is a small rock climb which adds to the adventure. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia
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.
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