RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

NRMA Bright Holiday Park

NRMA Bright Holiday Park can be found moments from the town center of Bright on the banks of Morses Creek – gateway to Victoria’s High Country. An easy 3.5 hour drive from Melbourne, discover the region’s breathtaking alpine areas including Mt Hotham and Mt Buffalo or pack your mountain bike for some of the best trails Victoria has to offer. Cosy up in a one or two bedroom cabin, or set up camp under the stars with ensuite, powered and…

Club Wyndham Dinner Plain

Club Wyndham Dinner Plain boasts alpine charm and rustic elegance and provides the perfect alpine base to combine wilderness adventures with impeccable hospitality and superb food and wine. Snuggle up in the beautifully appointed classic guest rooms, sit back and enjoy the ambience of the lounge bar by the open fire. Indulge in local delicacies in the restaurant and enjoy a cold beer under the snow gums. Dinner Plain is located only 10 kilometres from the highest point of The…

Lake Catani

View Point Nature Walk

Silver Birches Holiday Village

The Silver Birches Hoilday Village offers resort style, family and group accommodation in the heart of Bright. Stay in one of nine fully self contained cottages or book the whole property to enjoy the grounds facilities with your nearest and dearest – while still keeping your own space. Each unit at Silver Birches features a spacious open plan living area with Foxtel and a flat screen television and DVD player. Your well-equipped kitchen with oven/stove and appliances means you can…

Cross Country Ski – Half Day Lesson and Tour (three hours)

You will learn the same skills as for the ski lesson (above) and then practice these skills out on the trails. Your ski instructor will provide coaching and tuition throughout the tour, which will help you improve your ski technique. Best for: Beginners and families, recommended minimum age seven. This experience is provided by Mount Buffalo Ski School

Buffalo River Fishing

Alpine Visitor Information Centre

The Alpine Visitor Information Centre is situated in Bright; the heart of North East Victoria, just three and a half hours drive from Melbourne travelling along the Hume Highway. Located within close proximity to Alpine National Park and Mount Buffalo National Park makes Bright and Surrounds a great place to base yourself and experience a life lived outside. The surrounding townships include Porepunkah, Harrietville, Wandiligong, Myrtleford, Mount Beauty and Mount Hotham. They provide an extraordinary array of experiences for any…

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…

Bright Make it, Bake it, Grow it Market

Bright Market is a showcase of local producers, arts and crafts from Bright and surrounds all in one location, on the banks of the beautiful Ovens River. Food producers include fresh fruit and vegetables, trout, wineries, jams and preservers, sweets, nuts, olive oils and much more. Browse a range of local craft, jewellery, kids clothes, art, pottery, leather works, photography and painting, candles and wellbeing, plants and much more.

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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