RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Lake Buffalo Road Ride

Alpine Helicopters

Based at Jindabyne Airport in the Snowy Mountains. Scenic Helicopter flights. Flights are available all year round. Soar high above it all and see the untouched places of Kosciuszko National Park from the sky. Take a flight and land for lunch at an award-winning winery or brewery. See the mighty Hydro Electric Scheme. From spectacular mountain flights to overnight stays at the seaside town of Bermagui, their experiences are something to add to the ‘favourite things to do’ plan. Their…

Autumn In The High Country

Explore the stunning town of Bright in the heart of the Victorian High Country during Autumn as the town is transformed with one of the best displays of Autumn colour in the country. You will learn everything about photographing the magical Autumn colour as well as the breathtaking High Country landscapes along with theory based sessions on topics such as composition and light as well as how to process your images. The Autumn In The High Country workshop will allow…

Sweatfolk

Sweatfolk offers a calming woodfired sauna experience inspired by traditional Nordic bathing. Visitors relax in gentle heat beside a natural creek setting and enjoy a simple ritual that supports rest and recovery. The mobile sauna brings an authentic wellness experience to scenic destinations and enhances the stay of travellers, athletes and holidaymakers. Each session focuses on comfort, nature and quiet enjoyment. The business is known for thoughtful hospitality, community values and creating moments that feel refreshing and memorable.

Staircase Spur Mt Bogong

Staircase Spur – Mt Bogong

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…

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…

Myrtleford Holiday Park

If you are looking for quality and affordable Myrtleford accommodation, then take a look at the Myrtleford Holiday Park. Myrtleford Holiday Park offers powered and unpowered tent sites, ensuite sites, caravan and motorhome sites, a range of self-contained ensuite cabins, camp kitchen, barbecue area, and children’s playground. Sites are spacious and some are shaded by large trees in summer, one of the natural beauties of Myrtleford. The park is located next to the local solar heated swimming pool, grass tennis…

Top To Bottom Flight

Have you seen wings gliding low above town in the calm morning air? A Top to Bottom flight is the gentlest way to experience paragliding. Every season has its own advantages. In spring you will see waterfalls glistening off Buffalo. Summer, being in the air above Bright, brings a bit of reprieve from the hot days and in autumn, well, there’s no better way to see the tree colours than a glide over town. Late autumn and early spring may…

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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