RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Food Wine Friends

Food Wine Friends is a family owned and operated cafe located in Bright, Victoria. The warm and cosy little cafe that always feels like home, with tables for groups of all sizes as well as comfy couches that a perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee on a winters day. The menu has all the classic breakfast and lunch options with a few different choices available for customers looking to try new things. They cater to diets of all varieties…

Great Alpine Walk 6 Day – Self-Guided

This self-guided independent walk has you trek over spectacular ridgelines, through valleys packed tight with Mountain Ash, high alpine forests and grassland and past snow-capped mountains. The sheer diversity of landscape and the glorious views as the track winds its way from Falls Creek via Hotham, Dinner Plain to Harrietville are just some of the highlights. Breath in the fresh alpine air as you take in the dramatic views from the breathtaking Razorback Ridge and Mt Feathertop. Climb the second…

Mount Buffalo National Park

Mount Buffalo National Park has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers. The park features over 90 kilometres of walking tracks, panoramic scenery, waterfalls and scope for adventurous pursuits such as rock climbing and hang-gliding. Mount Buffalo is an all-seasons playground. In summer, wildflowers are plentiful and the park is a cool retreat from the heat of the lowlands. Take in superb 360-degree views from the summit of the Horn and the delightful Gorge Heritage…

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…

MTB Skills Session (1:1 or Group)

Take your riding to the next level with a private MTB skills session. You’ll have a highly-qualified coach all to yourself for these three hour sessions so you’ll get personalised feedback, and get the most out of your time on the trails. These sessions are fully-customisable to your specific riding goals. Do you have a specific skill or trail feature you want to work on? This is the one for you. Suitable for Beginner to Advanced riders (including jumps and…

The Odd Frog

The Odd Frog offers romantic treehouse accommodation set amidst 10 acres of secluded bushland with an abundance of wildlife and native flora only a short walk to Bright town centre. Enjoy your view while lying in bed, soaking in the spa or relaxing in the oversized rain shower. Keep warm by the fireplace or unwind on the balcony. Committed to sustainability, The Odd Frog utilises environmentally sustainable practices, including solar power, electric vehicle charger and rainwater harvesting. The Odd Frog’s…

Hester Art House Townhouse

Raising the bar to a new level of Australian contemporary twin-level accommodation, Art House Townhouses Bright offer an uncompromised, luxury designer living experience. Situated in the heart of Bright’s food, wine and distillery district, Hester is one of four luxury appointed townhouses offering a new standard in designer penthouse comfort in Bright. Named in memory of the Australian modernist artist: Joy Hester. While exteriors evoke an ultra-modern European urban appeal mixing timber, stone, and steel; interior design styling is centered…

Porepunkah Pines Holiday Park

Located on the banks of the Ovens River – just five kilometres from Bright, Porepunkah Pines Holiday Park is an idyllic escape for families, friends and outdoor enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant atmosphere of Porepunkah and Bright, where every season brings a new adventure. The park boasts lovely trees and grassed sites. Along with having 21 cabins, two houses (one which can accommodate a group of up to 12 people) and 65 powered camp sites (four…

Kiewa River Trail

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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