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…

Magnolia on Monash

This unique modern home offers the perfect space for your holiday experience. Fit for families or groups of friends wanting to bask in all that the property and the region has to offer. You will need to appreciate this homes flair for the contemporary. Design devotees will be drawn to the master bedroom, a dark and moody space that feels like a separate world to the rest of the home. The statement charcoal walls are however confined to the master…

Bright to Harrietville – Great Valley Trail

Bowen 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, Bowen is one of four luxury appointed townhouses offering a new standard in designer penthouse comfort in Bright. Named after contemporary artist Dean Bowen, in recognition of his modernist approach. While exteriors evoke an ultra-modern European urban appeal mixing timber, stone, and steel; interior design styling…

Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo

Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle at the base of the majestic Mount Buffalo, where Discovery Parks – Mount Buffalo (formerly Porepunkah Bridge Holiday Park) invites you to unwind in a leafy riverside setting just minutes from Bright. Set on the banks of the Ovens River and surrounded by the towering beauty of the Victorian Alps, this park is perfectly positioned for hiking, cycling, swimming, and scenic day trips into the High Country. With local shops just a short stroll away and…

Bright Porepunkah Holiday Park

Just minutes from Bright, in the heart of Victoria’s stunning High Country, you will find a peaceful riverside retreat perfect for families, couples, and adventurers alike. Their accommodation in the Bright region caters to all travellers. You will enjoy every minute. Set on the banks of the Ovens River and overlooking Mount Buffalo, their holiday park offers the perfect base for exploring Bright, Porepunkah, and the surrounding Alpine Valley Region. You will find your happy place here in Porepunkah, only…

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…

Bogong to Hotham – The Rooftop Run

A classic mountain ultra trail running race by Trailsplus across the rooftop of Victoria’s High Country. The iconic Bogong to Hotham (B2H) Rooftop Run enjoyed a successful return in 2024 for its 33rd running, back to a grass roots format and they look forward to their 35th running in 2026. B2H is a classic race with a rich history embedded in Australian trail running folklore. Starting at Mountain Creek Campground near Tawonga, runners climb Victoria’s highest mountain, Mt Bogong, descend…

Food & Wine Day Out at Mount Buffalo National Park

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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