RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Abby’s Cottages

Experience an unforgettable retreat for two at Abby’s Cottage, nestled amid the tranquil beauty of Wandiligong, Victoria. This delightful holiday rental perfectly blends tradition with the comforts of modern living. Blessed with stunning mountain views, it promises a relaxing sojourn in a place where time seems to stand still. Step inside a cosy haven designed for couples seeking a peaceful escape. The property offers one beautifully appointed bedroom and one bathroom with a deep tub in the bedroom. Rest easy…

Mount Beauty Market

Welcome to the Mount Beauty Market – one of Victoria’s oldest and much loved community markets. Since 1979, the market has brought together locals, visitors and small businesses in the heart of the Upper Kiewa Valley. Bursting with colour, creativity and community spirit, it’s a place to shop, eat, listen to live music and soak up the friendly mountain atmosphere. From fresh local produce to unique handmade goods, every market offers something new — the perfect way to spend the…

Lakeside Walk

High Flight

Ever looked up above town and seen colourful wings circling above the mountain peaks? A high flight from Bright Flight will take you up there. You will meet in the Landing Paddock before the drive up the hill, and you will be briefed on what to expect next. From takeoff, your tandem pilot will find an invisible column of rising air, and turn you in circles to spiral higher and higher above the valley floor. Every season has its own…

Punkah Pantry

Punkah Pantry is a licensed café and providore in the heart of Porepunkah, perfectly placed across the road from the Ovens River and right by the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. It’s an easy-going place to pause and refuel, whether you’ve just finished a swim in the river, rolled in on two wheels or are out exploring with the family. Kids can celebrate the day with a gelato or milkshake, while grown-ups settle in with freshly roasted Commonfolk coffee or…

M2M – Bright to Myrtleford

Our Place at Bright – Spring Home

Perfect for couples or a small family, the contemporary decor and light-filled open-plan design of this home provides comforting warmth that exemplifies its stunning surrounds. An open-plan living and dining area adjoins the fully equipped gourmet kitchen boasting state of the art Bosch appliances with stovetop and oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and Nespresso Creatista Coffee Machine. In the equally beautiful bedrooms you will be sure to enjoy a restful night sleep with a premium queen bed, superior pillows and luxury…

Reform Hill Myrtleford

Reform Hill in Myrtleford, approximately 3 hours’ drive north-east of Melbourne, is a popular spot for bushwalking with evidence of past mining and spectacular views of the Ovens Valley, Mount Buffalo and the Victorian Alps. Reform Hill Lookout Loop is one of several walking tracks around Reform Hill. The walk is 3.7km and takes approximately 1 to 4 hours. Start this walk from the Hume and Hovell Memorial, see the town’s original water storage basin and enjoy a beautiful backdrop…

Fisherman's Walk

Fisherman’s Walk

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
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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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