RESTAURANTS & CAFES
PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT
Service Course Bicycle Studio
Located in the heart of Porepunkah, Service Course Bicycle Studio is a full-service bike shop supporting locals and visitors exploring Victoria’s High Country by bike. Close to Mount Buffalo’s climb, gravel roads, MTB trails and just meters from the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, the Service Course offers bike hire, workshop servicing, custom builds, bike sales and a quality range of parts and accessories. The experienced team can help with everything from custom bike builds and performance servicing to rental…
Rail Trail Cafe
Located six kilometres from Bright on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, they are a Mexican inspired licensed cafe. Tasty options include local favourites such as the free-range chicken wrap, big beef and bacon barbecue cheeseburger, breakfast burrito and chicken quesadilla. Or take a look at Jesse’s Delicious Specials Board. They use free-range eggs, superb locally roasted coffee and source a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs straight from the garden. Jesse’s Nachos with home-made salsa are to die for.…
Sunset Snowshoeing Experience
Embrace ‘golden hour’ with a scenic snowshoeing adventure (1.5 hours) into pristine alpine wilderness surprisingly close but worlds away from the Hotham village centre. No experience needed, minimal fitness required. Snowshoes hire included. Snowshoeing is a magical way to explore this winter alpine environment up close at a human pace – the only way really since you’d sink in normal walking boots. Enjoy an unforgettable experience walking on top of the snow, on top of the world while viewing a…
E-Bike MTB Skills Session
Think mastering an e-MTB is just the same as a regular analogue bike? Think again! E-MTBs allow you to go a lot faster and a lot further, making it more important than ever to have good bike skills and technique. Their E-Bike MTB Skills Sessions are led by qualified MTB instructors with specialised e-MTB coaching certifications through the Professional MTB Instructors’ Association. And they’ll help you take your riding to the next level These sessions can be booked as private…
The Gorge Lookout and Chalet
The Gorge Day Visitor Area is perched on the edge of Mount Buffalo Gorge, offering stunning views over sheer granite cliffs down to the Ovens Valley. A regular launching place for abseilers, rockclimbers and paragliders and at the base of the historic chalet, the Gorge picnic area is easy to find, has lots of parking, is incredibly pretty and views to knock your socks off. The Visitor Area boasts a viewing platform and toilets for disabled visitors and a historic…
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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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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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