RESTAURANTS & CAFES

PLACES TO EAT IN BRIGHT

Apex Lookout

Apex Lookout Walk

Survey Track / Pole Track

Survey Track / Pole Track

Dicksons Falls Nature Walk

Huggins Lookout

Head off on this short uphill walk in beautiful Bright, three and half hours north-east of Melbourne, and be rewarded with incredible views. This return walk is 1.6 kilometres and will take around one hour to complete. After a steep climb, reach Huggins Lookout and take in stunning panoramic views of Bright along the Ovens Valley towards Porepunkah.

Mount Beauty Garden Cottage

Mount Beauty Garden Cottage offers family and pet friendly holiday accommodation in the Victorian wine and alpine high country. This self-catered accommodation includes a full kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, three bedrooms sleeping six guests. Bathroom contains toile and shower over the bath, and 2nd toilet is located off the laundry. Laundry contains laundry sink, washing machine and dryer. Available year-round, regional activities include; gourmet food and wine trails, bush walking, snow skiing, mountain biking and road cycling, golf, canoeing and fishing.…

Bright Country Home

Bright Country Home in Bright offers relaxed family living in a peaceful location and is a two minutes walk from the playground, swimming hole and brewery. This well equipped home features spacious open plan living with country style and charm. The comfy lounge features television, DVD player, iPod dock and a gorgeous enclosed wood fire for the colder months, reverse cycle air-conditioning for the Summer. Whip up a family feast in the fully equipped kitchen or take a short stroll…

Happy Valley Loop

Hedonistic Hiking’s Hiking the Victorian Alps

This tour starts and ends in the charming Victorian High Country town of Bright and explores the magnificent mountain scenery surrounding the ski villages of Falls Creek, Hotham and Dinner Plain. Experienced guides Jackie and Mick Parsons are with the group every step of the way, looking after all creature comforts and sharing their knowledge of and love for this spectacular region. The Victorian Alps are stunning in summer months and the tour blends Hedonistic Hiking’s well-known passions for great…

Bright Alpine Climb – Four Peaks

The Bright Alpine Climb, also known as the Four Peaks Climb, started in 1979 to get walkers into the hills to enjoy the superb scenery the area around Bright has to offer. Runners have since joined the walkers and have added excitement to the event. The event is held over four days and participants climb Mt Buffalo, Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham and Mystic Hill. Enter one day, or all four for the ultimate mountain experience. Come and join up to…

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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