RESTAURANTS & CAFES
PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT
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…
Indigenous Art Sites
Interested in indigenous history? looking into the art work and listening to the stories around the art work and the area? Come along to the guided tours to learn more about the indigenous culture in the Beechworth and Mount Pilot area. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia
Dinner Plain Onsen and Spa
Dinner Plain Onsen, located in the heart of Dinner Plain village, is a serene alpine retreat offering a blend of relaxation and wellness experiences. The facility is open daily during the winter season. Guests can indulge in a variety of amenities, including the Japanese-inspired outdoor Onsen heated to 38 degrees Celsius, providing a tranquil setting amidst the snow. Guests can also enjoy an indoor heated lap pool, sauna, and cold plunge pools. There is a fully equipped gym for fitness…
Mt Fainter Pack Horse Tour
Showcasing the West Kiewa, Pretty Valley and Mount Fainter, this expedition includes high plains, heritage huts, brumby country, wild rivers, stunning views and secluded camps, our renowned horses and campfire meals. The horses are a feature of this expedition, each of them our own bred and trained mountain horse, expertly matched to the rider. Each day the camp is packed up, loaded onto the packhorses and the journey continues. Riding is between 15 to 25 kilometres per day with opportunities…
The Hurt Locker
For the serious athlete, this ultra-tough adventure course has been inspired by the gruelling SAS Selection and is designed to test your mettle. The Hurt Locker has been specially designed to reflect the conditions faced by SAS candidates. Whilst under the watchful eye of former Special Forces operators, you can expect to be cold, wet, hungry and both physically and mentally exhausted as you push yourself to complete the course. You will be confronted with a series of intense mental…
Bowerbird Bright
Bowerbird Bright is a carefully curated gifts and homewares store with a distinctly alpine feel. Nestled in the picturesque town of Bright between some of Victoria’s most spectacular mountains, the store offers visitors and locals alike a range of products sourced locally and from around the globe to create a cosy alpine home or foster a special holiday memory. The range includes furniture, lighting, cushions, throw rugs, wall art, hides, floor rugs, home decor, books, gifts, and an exclusive collection…
Clara Luce
Everything in this home, from the designer linen to the extensive range of toys and games, has been chosen with one thing in mind: creating the most beautiful retreat for your family as possible. With four bedrooms, including a private master with ensuite, a spacious main lounge with wood fire, modern dining and well-equipped kitchen, your time together will be memorable and extremely stress free. The lounge room provides floor-to-ceiling glass dissolving the barrier between inside and outside. The glass…
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.
MARKETS
FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES