RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

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…

Mount Beauty Pondage Trail

Bungalow Spur Track

Lucy Jane Ceramics Studio

Lucy Jane Ceramics is a contemporary ceramic studio located in Myrtleford, in Victoria’s High Country. Lucy works primarily on the potter’s wheel, producing a diverse range of ceramics including elegant tableware, as well as lighting and bespoke interior pieces. She’s passionate about creating handcrafted pieces that balance function, form and timeless design. Collaborating with local businesses and designers to produce creative works for everyday use often provides the inspiration for her work. Lucy Jane Ceramics is not just about objects,…

Bright – Mount Beauty

Lake Catani Camping & Day Visitor Area – Mount Buffalo National Park

Bright Autumn Festival

The Bright Autumn Festival is a ten-day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country. The highlight of the festival is Gala day on Saturday May 2nd, with a market, music in the streets and a grand parade. Other highlights of the festival include the Festival Opening, Wandi Nut Festival on Saturday and Sunday 25 & 26 April, the Bright Art Gallery’s Autumn Exhibition, tours by the Bright Historical Society, theatre…

The House at Smoko

Set amongst gardens on 28 acres of lush grazing pasture and bush, and with majestic Mount Feathertop as its imposing backdrop, this architectural gem – styled on the traditional tobacco kilns of the region – offers you the peace and simple pleasures of rural like, yet all a stone’s throw from Bright and Harrietville. The House at Smoko allows you, your family and friends to fully immerse in the best of Victoria’s High Country. You’ll have front row seats to…

Buffalo Boulders

Buffalo Boulders is a welcoming indoor climbing gym located in Victoria’s Alpine region, offering a unique blend of movement, community, and adventure. Designed for all ages and experience levels, the gym provides a safe and inclusive space for first-time climbers, families, and experienced athletes alike. With a focus on bouldering (rope-free climbing over padded mats), Buffalo Boulders makes it easy for visitors to drop in and get started, no prior experience required. The facility offers a range of climbing walls,…