RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

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…

Buffalo Bliss

Welcome to your magical farm-side retreat with stunning views of Buffalo from every room – you’ll never want to leave the beautiful Buffalo Bliss. Retreat to your haven where alpine luxury meets effortless relaxation. Unwind across three beautifully appointed bedrooms including a hotel worthy master suite with sweeping mountain views. From cosy winter fires to summer nights outdoors, every moment with family or friends is pure bliss.

Bright Festival of Photography

Enjoy an amazing weekend of photography in one of the most beautiful locations in Australia. There will be guided photowalks, workshops, demos, gear, competitions, and lectures. Meet some of the industry leaders, learn new techniques, and drink beer. It is the best money you will ever spend on your photography. With over 1600 photography workshop spots over three days and over 30 of Australia’s best photographers and instructors, Bright Festival of Photography is not to be missed. This year the…

Bright Colonial Motel

The Bright Colonial Motel is a freshly-renovated luxury motel, updated with quality new furnishings, enticing modern facilities and elegant décor all served to you with the meticulous attention and warm hospitality you would expect from a young family-owned business. Ideally suited for couples, cyclists, mature travellers and groups, Bright Colonial Motel offers contemporary studio accommodation in the bustling centre of Bright. Modern fresh rooms, top quality furnishings and linens, contemporary décor, coffee machines in each room, individual hot tubs and…

Wood Peak

You can not get much closer to the heart of Bright than this hidden gem, Wood Peak. Situated in a quiet side street, you would never know the hotels, restaurants and cafes of Bright are at your doorstep. Take a stroll to sample some of the region’s finest food and wine or enjoy the tranquility of inside/outside dining in your spacious townhouse. A morning coffee in the peaceful and private courtyard soaks up the morning sun, or an afternoon platter…

Huggins Lookout

Head off on this short uphill walk in beautiful Bright, three and half hours north-east of Melbourne, and be rewarded with incredible views. This return walk is 1.6 kilometres and will take around one hour to complete. After a steep climb, reach Huggins Lookout and take in stunning panoramic views of Bright along the Ovens Valley towards Porepunkah.

Kiewa Valley Snowsports

Welcome to Kiewa Valley Snowsports, the Premier Snow Sports Shop in Mt Beauty with the best brands and largest range right at the base of the Falls Creek Ski Resort. Kiewa Valley Snowsports is your one-stop, friendly and family-owned Shop providing modern high quality and carefully maintained ski and snowboard equipment right at the base of the mountain with very competitive prices. They also provide snow chain rental. Kiewa Valley Snowsports stocks a wide range of gloves, beanies, goggles, socks,…

South Wall Advanced Abseiling (Full-day)

Feel like a full day adventure to challenge you mentally and physically? Tackle our South Wall Abseil. This 250 metre abseil can be a big challenge as the first pitch is 90 metre long looking over the Ovens Valley and out to the Australian Alps. The abseil has another four pitches followed by a hike out looking at some of the historical spots of Mount Buffalo. This experience is provided by Adventure Guides Australia

Westwood Lodge

Nestled on the edge of a quiet meandering creek, Westwood Lodge invites you to escape your everyday and immerse yourself in one of their three individually styled apartments, where modern luxury meets old-world charm. The property features soothing colours inspired by nature, creating a calming atmosphere. Relax in plush sofas, leather armchairs and soft rugs underfoot. Gather around the warm glow of the fireplace or unwind in dreamy, cloud-like beds adorned with luxurious linens. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated.…