RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Bright Alpine Climb – Four Peaks

The Bright Alpine Climb, also known as the Four Peaks Climb, started in 1979 to get walkers into the hills to enjoy the superb scenery the area around Bright has to offer. Runners have since joined the walkers and have added excitement to the event. The event is held over four days and participants climb Mt Buffalo, Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham and Mystic Hill. Enter one day, or all four for the ultimate mountain experience. Come and join up to…

Bright Gravel Rides - Mt Porepunkah Loop

Mt Porepunkah Loop (Riverside Park)

Lake Guy

Lake Guy, Bogong Village

Mt Bogong Snowshoe Tour

The winter ascent experience on Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest peak, in the snow. This adventure is for bush walkers and hikers who are excited to see the high country in winter. You will cover around 16 kilometres and return via the Staircase Spur track to the summit. The tour begins at Mountain Creek Camp car park which is located at the base of Mt Bogong. After making sure everyone has the right equipment for the adventure we will start the…

Hook Your Hunger

The Farm at Freeburgh

With private access to the Great Valley Trail and the Ovens River, Farm at Freeburgh provides luxurious bespoke accommodation and complimentary mountain bikes for your stay. Located on ten acres, The Barn is an outbuilding to the family home, along with the converted Stables. Within ten minutes to the tourist town of Bright, and in close proximity to skiing and snowboarding at Falls Creek and Mount Hotham, a short 45-minute drive away. Horse stays are also an option, with trail…

Elevation

This hillside holiday home embodies simple, subtle, and unobtrusive refinement. Designed as a retreat from the complexities of life, the home offers a minimalist lifestyle that invites calm and clarity. With a passive low-energy design, it blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, making it an ideal space to relax and unwind. The interiors of the home feature a harmonious blend of natural and man-made elements doing so with understated elegance. Every detail has been thoughtfully crafted to create a tranquil…

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…

North Wall 300 Metre Abseiling Challenge

Are you up for a challenge? Want to test your mettle? This activity was listed at the top of ‘Wild’ Magazine’s bucket list adventures in Victoria for 2014. This is a serious adventure that is not for the feint hearted. A true challenge both mentally and physically, this 300 metre Multi Pitch Abseiling Challenge down The North Wall of The Mount Buffalo Gorge is sure to test your gumption and stretch your limits. The first abseil pitch of this extraordinary…

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
Farmers market

MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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