RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Crank Handle Brewery

Crank Handle Brewery is located in Tawonga South (Mount Beauty) and situated at the base of Mt Bogong in the beautiful Kiewa valley in North East Victoria. Crank Handle Brewery serve a range of traditional, brewed onsite hand crafted beers and delicious food created from locally sourced ingredients where possible. They also have 12 beers on tap all made on site, and the soft, fresh mountain water provides crisp notes to their beers. Enjoy an ale, enjoy a chat and…

Michelini Wines

Michelini Wines on the Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford is your ideal destination to spend long spring and summer days enjoying relaxed alfresco outdoor seating with a glass of highly awarded Pinot Grigio, Arneis or Vermentino under the vine-covered pergola, enjoying an antipasto platter with traditional Italian fare. In cooler weather stay for espresso coffee and a glass of the award-winning Italian varietal reds Barbera, Sangiovese, Marzemino or Teroldego. These wines represent our Italian heritage, commitment to quality winemaking and our…

Wood Peak

You can not get much closer to the heart of Bright than this hidden gem, Wood Peak. Situated in a quiet side street, you would never know the hotels, restaurants and cafes of Bright are at your doorstep. Take a stroll to sample some of the region’s finest food and wine or enjoy the tranquility of inside/outside dining in your spacious townhouse. A morning coffee in the peaceful and private courtyard soaks up the morning sun, or an afternoon platter…

Centenary Heights

Perched high on a hill overlooking the picturesque Wandiligong Valley sits Centenary Heights, a luxurious bespoke mountain home located on two acres. No details have been spared here, providing a unique retreat experience for couples, families or a friend’s getaway, with all the modern conveniences including heating/cooling, a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of things to keep you entertained. Every room takes advantage of the brilliant views and harmonizes with the overall design. The polished concrete floors, signature wood features…

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…

Bogong Horseback Adventures

Bogong Horseback Adventures has been running award-winning tours since 1986. With licensed access to the Alpine National Park and Mount Bogong, the riding landscape is truly spectacular. Based at our property Spring Spur, Bogong Horseback Adventures travel from rich mountain valleys to the vast Bogong High Plains and Victoria’s highest mountain, Mount Bogong. The award-winning tours combine great food and wine, fantastic mountain-bred horses, and friendly, experienced staff. Offering daily trail rides in the Alpine National Park, as well as…

Bright to Harrietville – Great Valley Trail

Winter Showcase Opening Event

Award-winning landscape photography duo Matt and Mieke would like to welcome locals and visitors alike to view their Winter Showcase, a curated exhibition of Winter photographs from Mount Buffalo, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek, Norway, Finland, New Zealand and Iceland. In addition to the evening event, the Winter Showcase will be on display daily except on Wednesdays. No bookings required. Browsing is welcomed.

Air Time 101 MTB Jumps Clinic

Have you dialled your skills on a variety of trails and feel ready to take the next step? Do you feel like it’s time to get airborne but don’t know where or how to start? Then RideCraft MTB’s Air Time 101 Jumps Course is for you. Learn the fundamentals of getting air under your wheels and landing safely back down on the trail. Air Time 101 will be coached by Advanced Level 3 instructor Ash Gray – an experienced mountain…

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.

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MARKETS

FRESH PRODUCE & ARTISAN WARES

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