DAY ONE
8.30am — Bright Breakfast
The smell of deliciousness will be wafting around every corner, so follow your nose to one of the cafes in the town centre.
9.30am — River Walks
We’ve scheduled you some fresh mountain air on a lovely 5km-return riverside stroll along the charming Cherry Walk or Canyon Walk.
11.00am — Apple Farm
We recommend a little sojourn through Wandiligong, stopping in at the apple farm-gate store. Not only is it stocked full of local produce, but the scenery will make a pretty sweet backdrop for your Instagram couple selfies.
12.00pm — Lunch & Local Brews
Bright has a number of local brews – from beer, to coffee (…and wine and gin) – and all the venues serve lunch!
1.30pm — Mount Buffalo
‘Wow’ factor doesn’t get more wow than this – cuddle up on a romantic Portaledge Picnic on the iconic Mount Buffalo. Hanging off a cliff not your idea of romance? Pause at Buffalo’s Gorge Lookout then take a short hike to Ladies Bath and Eurobin Falls on the way down.
5.30pm — Punkah Nights
Back in the valley, stop in Porepunkah for dinner, grab a glass of wine, and watch the evening envelop the granite cliffs of Mount Buffalo.
DAY TWO
7.15am — Marvellous Mornings
Sorry to wake you, but it’s time to get on over to Mount Beauty, stopping at Tawonga Gap Lookout for a stunning view of Victoria’s highest mountain, Mount Bogong.
8.00am — Breakfast
You can always trust the bakery to be open early, with hot pastries and freshly brewed coffee.
9.00am — Horsing Around
Experience the High Country like the cattlemen of old on a scenic horse ride in the foothills of Mount Bogong.
12.30pm — Lunch
Take that cattleman’s appetite of yours to one of the cafes in Mount Beauty, Tawonga or Tawonga South.
1.30pm — Get Acquainted
Time to check out the streets of this old hydro-workers town and wander through its stores and produce market.
2.30pm — Secret Beauty
There’s more to this little town than meets to eye, so drop into the Visitor Information Centre – and its awesome little museum – and discover your surrounds, from gorge walks and bike paths to local wineries and the brewery.
4.30pm — Pre-Dinner Drink
OK couples, time to chillax. Back in Bright, sit back and sip on a beverage at one of our wine bars or at the distillery or brewery.
5.30pm — Feast
Fancy a trendy underground steak house? Or fine dining in an historic doctor’s cottage? Maybe traditional pub fare or classic Italian, Thai or Japanese? Whatever your style, Bright is your oyster.
7.30pm — The Night is Young
Not ready to stop? Grab a cocktail at one of our bars and kick-on into the night.
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BRIGHT
- Rent a bike, take the gentle Murray to Mountains trail out to Nightingales Bros for a slushy Alpine Cider and swing past Wandi Pub for a hearty lunch
- Enjoy a regional produce fine dining experience at Koji Bird Reed & Co Distillery or Elm Dining (seasonal)
- Book a treatment at Bight Beauty Clinic, Bright Spa or Botanic Alps
MYRTLEFORD
- Watch the sunrise or sunset at Reform Hill Lookout with lovely views of Myrtleford and Mount Buffalo
- Head too Gapstead Estate Cellar Door and Restaurant, Gapstead for lunch
- Walk the scenic Mosaic Trail along the Ovens River Loop and discover over 100 hidden mosaics
MOUNT BEAUTY
- Walk to Mount Beauty Gorge on the edge of town. Pack your swimmers if you're adventurous enough to jump in for a swim
- Sip on local wine and produce at Quaff Wine Bar
- Discover The Sanctuary, a unique wellness experience
MOUNT BUFFALO
- Explore The Gorge Lookout and Chalet, and take the short walk along the Gorge Heritage Walk to stand above Crystal Brook Falls.
- Enjoy a short walk to Ladies Bath and Eurobin Falls
- Summit the highest point of Mount Buffalo on The Horn Track and be rewarded with sublime 360° views of the Australian Alps
HARRIETVILLE
- Ride or walk to Stony Creek Fish Farm, 10km return from Harrietville
- Head to Tronah Dredge Hole, for a walk or swim and finish off at Harrietville Motel Hotel for a meal.
- Drive up to Dinner Plain Alpine Village. No matter what time of the year you visit, there is always something special to enjoy
DINNER PLAIN
- Walk to Carmichael Falls, 2km return
- Take a sled dog ride around the village
- Discover Alpine Wildflowers on a short walk or halk day hike
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