RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Blue Mill Escape

The perfect place for a romantic couples weekend or longer term family holiday. Offering stunning views across the mountains and a short stroll to central Bright, all you need do is relax and enjoy. Blue Mill Lodge will surprise and delight guests with its luxurious and eclectic accommodation. A fun and vibrant decor will captivate holiday-makers, young and old. BlueMill Lodge is also pet friendly, with a fully fenced yard. On arrival at BlueMill Lodge you will find a complimentary…

Hoys Harrietville Ski Centre

Hoys Harrietville to your last stop shop before heading up the mountain. Hoys is a family-owned business offering the highest quality equipment, legendary service and has operated for over 90 years. Hoys Ski Centres have five centrally located ski rental outlets located in Harrietville, Mount Hotham Corral Day Carpark, Jack Frost complex in the Davenport Lodges area, Dinner Plain main roundabout and Omeo main street. Hoys offers a free chain fitting service on your way up to Mount Hotham when…

Riverstone

This exquisitely crafted house can be found in the heart of picturesque Porepunkah. With a fresh Scandinavian style flowing throughout the house in its furnishing and fittings and premium bedding complimenting the three bedrooms. Year-round this house keeps giving, with a log fireplace located in the back lounge space, find yourself curling up on the leather sofa with a good book or perfectly chosen glass of local wine in the cooler months. Sleeping up to six adults in three bedrooms,…

Mount Beauty Garden Cottage

Mount Beauty Garden Cottage offers family and pet friendly holiday accommodation in the Victorian wine and alpine high country. This self-catered accommodation includes a full kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, three bedrooms sleeping six guests. Bathroom contains toile and shower over the bath, and 2nd toilet is located off the laundry. Laundry contains laundry sink, washing machine and dryer. Available year-round, regional activities include; gourmet food and wine trails, bush walking, snow skiing, mountain biking and road cycling, golf, canoeing and fishing.…

The Big Bike Film Night – Bright

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Cycle through two and a half hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee. The movies in the 2026 collection have been specifically sought to delight you,…

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail - Wangaratta

M2M – Wangaratta to Everton

Rail Trail Cafe

Located six kilometres from Bright on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, they are a Mexican inspired licensed cafe. Tasty options include local favourites such as the free-range chicken wrap, big beef and bacon barbecue cheeseburger, breakfast burrito and chicken quesadilla. Or take a look at Jesse’s Delicious Specials Board. They use free-range eggs, superb locally roasted coffee and source a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs straight from the garden. Jesse’s Nachos with home-made salsa are to die for.…

High Country Horsemanship Clinic

Horsemanship clinic in a spectacular classroom, beyond the yard and stable. Advance your horse and rider relationship in a working environment. Great horses, beautiful camps, brumby country, experienced leaders. This five day travelling clinic combines the rewards of a remote packhorse expedition with the the extra dimension of horsemanship skill building in a working environment. The experienced horse masters offer ongoing advice and ideas throughout the expedition. Although all BHA rides include basic Natural Horsemanship, these clinics are an opportunity…

AVC – Maple & Birch Cottage

If you’re looking for a family getaway to house the whole family then these two cottages will not disappoint. You will have access to both cottages while still being able to have your privacy by keeping them separate. Perfect for two small families or a few couples. Complete with two fully equipped kitchens including a dishwasher and three bathrooms, you’ll have all the space and privacy you need. These units can also be booked separately. Two loungerooms with two spacious…

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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