RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

The House at Smoko

Set amongst gardens on 28 acres of lush grazing pasture and bush, and with majestic Mount Feathertop as its imposing backdrop, this architectural gem – styled on the traditional tobacco kilns of the region – offers you the peace and simple pleasures of rural like, yet all a stone’s throw from Bright and Harrietville. The House at Smoko allows you, your family and friends to fully immerse in the best of Victoria’s High Country. You’ll have front row seats to…

Bowen Art House Townhouse

Raising the bar to a new level of Australian contemporary twin-level accommodation, Art House Townhouses Bright offer an uncompromised, luxury designer living experience. Situated in the heart of Bright’s food, wine and distillery district, Bowen is one of four luxury appointed townhouses offering a new standard in designer penthouse comfort in Bright. Named after contemporary artist Dean Bowen, in recognition of his modernist approach. While exteriors evoke an ultra-modern European urban appeal mixing timber, stone, and steel; interior design styling…

Bright White Water Kayaking

Enjoy the scenery of Bright by paddling down the Ovens River. This white water adventure is a good introduction into white water kayaking, using sit-on-top kayaks or two seat inflatable kayaks to paddle down the grade one and two stretch. These adventures can be run from upper Bright and through to lower Bright or to Porepunkah. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

Hedonistic Hiking

Hedonistic Hiking is a small company operated by experienced guides Jackie and Mick Parsons. For almost 20 years they have been offering all-inclusive luxury gourmet guided walking holidays in Victoria and Europe. In Australia the scheduled tours explore the Victorian High Country, the Grampians, the Goldfields Track and the Great Ocean Walk. The tour groups are small and friendly and the walking is enjoyably challenging. There is a support vehicle on most days enabling guests to walk as much or…

Ray’s Ski Shop

If you are heading to the snow this winter, grab everything you need at Ray’s Ski Shop. Pick up your lift tickets, ski and board hire, chains, and snow gear at Ray’s on the way through to Falls Creek or Hotham so that you’re ready to hit the slopes as soon as you arrive. You can find Ray’s Ski Shop in Myrtleford; the gateway to Victoria’s Alpine resorts, approximately 90 minutes from Mount Hotham and Falls Creek.

Ladies Bath/Eurobin Falls

This track climbs past the pretty Ladies Bath Falls, still popular for a dip on a warm day, and onto Lower Eurobin Falls. A steeper track continues up to the base of the Upper Falls. Who doesnt love a waterfall? And at just 1.5 kilometres return, this is the walk for those who have more in them than the first waterfall Ladies Bath Falls – 400 metres from the carpark – and who are looking for a bit more of…

Bright Porepunkah Holiday Park

Just minutes from Bright, in the heart of Victoria’s stunning High Country, you will find a peaceful riverside retreat perfect for families, couples, and adventurers alike. Their accommodation in the Bright region caters to all travellers. You will enjoy every minute. Set on the banks of the Ovens River and overlooking Mount Buffalo, their holiday park offers the perfect base for exploring Bright, Porepunkah, and the surrounding Alpine Valley Region. You will find your happy place here in Porepunkah, only…

Easter Pack Horse Adventure

A mountain of experiences with Bogong Horseback Adventures jammed into four days. Riding the best of the High Country, camping at the bushranger Bogong Jack’s hideout. Canter to the top of the Bluff where you can view Mount Feathertop and Mount Fainter at just over 6,000 feet. Ride onto Pretty Valley and the sweet pastures of the Bogong Brumbies. This ride offers spectacular views and delicious campfire meals. Then the expedition descends back into the Valley of the Kiewa via…

Restaway Holiday Units

Resident owners, Gary and Juliana welcome you to Restaway Holiday Units in lovely Porepunkah, Victoria. They’re just a few kilometres from Bright. Enjoy their hospitality as you explore the Alpine Region and all it has to offer. Make Restaway Holiday Units your home away from home in their clean, well-appointed, and comfortable self-contained two-bedroom holiday units. Relax by the sparkling swimming pool in the warmer months and enjoy the park-like grounds. Enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Buffalo from the…

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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