RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Mount Buffalo View Apartment – Feathertop Winery

Escape to the Mt Buffalo View Apartment, a luxury retreat set within the stunning Feathertop Winery estate. Be captivated by floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping views of Mt Buffalo’s majestic peaks, snow-capped in winter for a magical touch. Indulge in the elegance of a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with Miele and Smeg appliances, complemented by a welcome hamper and fresh breakfast provisions. Relax by the wood fire heater, sink into the leather lounge, or unwind in the spa bath with Hunter…

The Colour Bridge by Skunk Control

The picture-perfect six kilometre rail trail ride from Bright to Porepunkah’s Riverside Park just got even better with the addition of The Colour Bridge. The installation involves stunningly stylised, colourful wildflower-like pieces that hug the path in a repeating pattern, evoking the changing seasons. By day, transparent panels cast vibrant colours on the path, and by night, integrated lighting creates a magical glow. The theme for this site, Ever New, captures the restorative feeling of the Alpine Shire region. Bringing…

Tandem Paragliding

Enjoy the thrill of Tandem Paragliding amongst the breathtaking scenery of the Alpine High Country. Flights are conducted from a Mountain, not the small hills used by the tandem operators near Melbourne. Tandem Paraglide with Active Flights professional SAFA qualified tandem pilots, they will be waiting for you, just a short five minute drive from the centre of Bright. Your adventure starts with a scenic drive to the top of Mystic Mountain, 500 metres above the spectators waiting in the…

Hara House

A classic re-imagined. A hotel experience like no other. Welcome to Hara House, Bright’s only boutique hotel. Picture the perfect stay behind your eyes, season with mid-century luxe finishings, add a massage before dinner, a sun-lounger by the pool and an icy cocktail in hand – all of this and more awaits you at Hara House. Hara House offers 20 guest rooms and two luxury courtyard suites featuring classic exposed bricks; subtle lighting; wood veneer accents; gloriously patterned tiles; brilliant…

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 Guided eMTB Ride of Clear Spot Lookout

This experience is catered for those riders looking for a scenic eMTB experience without having to pull out the map and spend time figuring out where to ride. Using our local trail knowledge, the guide will take you to Clear Spot Lookout which offers epic views of Mount Buffalo, Mount Porepunkah, Mount Bogong and Mount Feathertop. The guide will choose a loop best suited to your riding ability and fitness. The guides are first aid qualified, and can also provide…

Porepunkah Riverside Park and Playground

A children’s paddling pool on the river banks nearby give the whole family a chance to enjoy the water. Take along a barbeque and take advantage of the nearby free barbeque facilities and picnic tables. This park on Nicholson Street, Porepunkah has it all: river swimming, a toddler pool, views of Mount Buffalo, barbeques, toilets, picnic tables, shelter and car parking and is conveniently located near the town’s local stores, including a pub, cafe and service station. There is also…

Gather and Harvest

Gather and Harvest hand crafts a range of luxury candles, soaps, lip balms, bath bombs and diffusers in its studio in the pristine Victorian High Country. Gather and Harvest’s soy candles are poured into recycled glass bottles, that have been hand-cut by a women’s community group in Bali. Each candle directly helps to improve a woman’s life. Olive oil, goats milk, sheep milk and honey sourced from local alpine area farms are used to make Gather and Harvest’s range of…

Room With a View Walk, Dinner Plain

A short and easy 3 kilometre walk from Dinner Plain out through snow gum forest to an open plain with spectacular views of Mount Hotham, Mount Feathertop, Bogong High Plains and the Cobungra River. Starting from Dinner Plain Hut, follow the track to the sign marking the crossing point to the northern side of the Great Alpine Road and the track leading to the Forest Walks trailhead. The Room with a View walk initially follows a slightly undulating trail then…