THE BEST THINGS TO DO
From sampling our region's fresh produce to immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the High Country, we've curated Bright & Surrounds' most popular things to do to help you plan your escape.
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN BRIGHT
1. Canyon Walk
Stroll along the Ovens River and learn of its gold mining history on the 3km Canyon Walk.
2. Market by the River
Discover local produce and wares at the monthly Make It, Bake It, Grow It Market.
3. Boutique Stores
Spend the day shopping at the boutique stores of Bright’s town centre.
4. Ride a Rail Trail
Safe, fun, and something for everyone. Short or long rides, there are so many options. Ride from Bright to Porepunkah, Bright to Wandiligong, or the beautfiul Great Valley Trail to Harrietville, so many options.
5. Local Craft Liquors
Have a tasting at the brewery, gin distillery or at a cellar door.
6. Huggins Lookout
Walk the trail to Huggins Lookout for a stunning view over the township of Bright.
7. Mount Buffalo National Park
No visit is complete, without a visit to Mount Buffalo.
8. Mystic Park
Go Mountain Biking or Paragliding at Mystic Park.
9. Scenic Drives
Go for a scenic drive and explore the surrounding towns of Myrtleford, Harrietville, Mount Beauty and Dinner Plain.
10. Get out of Bright
Odd suggestion for 'Things to do in Bright' but some of our iconic activites and places to visit are in the towns and areas just out of Bright - keep reading below.
MYRTLEFORD
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO
Take a slice of culture, add two parts wine, a sprinkle of home-cooked goodness and a dollop of Mount Buffalo and this delightful town will feed your soul.
TOP 5 LOOKOUTS
- The Gorge Lookout and Chalet, Mount Buffalo
- Sullivans Lookout near Mount Beauty
- Dannys Lookout, Mount Hotham
- Huggins Lookout, Bright
- Reform Hill Lookout, Myrtleford
TOP 10 SWIMMING SPOTS
- Riverside Pool and Splash Park, Bright
- The Dredge Hole, Harrietville
- Splash Park, Myrtleford
- The Pondage, Mount Beauty
- Riverside Park, Porepunkah
- Lake Catani, Mount Buffalo
- Nimmo Bridge, Myrtleford
- Lake Guy, Bogong Village
- Rockpool, Mount Beauty
- Mount Beauty Swimming Pool
TOP 5 CELLAR DOORS
- Gapsted Wines Cellar Door and Restaurant, Gapsted
- Ringer Reef Winery, Porepunkah
- Billy Button Cellar Doors, Bright and Myrtleford
- Michelini Wines, Myrtleford
- Feathertop Winery, Porepunkah
TOP 5 FARM GATES
- Nightingale Alpine Apples and Produce, Wandiligong
- Pepo Farms, Pumpkin Seeds and The Artisan Mill, Ovens
- Red Stag Deer and Emu Farm and Restaurant, Eurobin
- Stoney Creek Fish Farm, Harrietville
- Alpine Blueberries, Myrtleford
HARRIETVILLE
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO
Nestled at the foot of the stunning Mount Feathertop and embraced by tranquil bushland, this breath of fresh air defines the word escape.
MOUNT BEAUTY
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO
A place of fairytales, where locals ski all winter and mountain bike summerlong under the shelter of a truly beautiful mountain. Heaven does exist.
TOP 5 WATERFALLS
- Ladies Bath and Eurobin Falls, Mount Buffalo
- The Gorge, Mount Buffalo
- Fainter Falls, near Mount Beauty
- Rollasons Falls, Mount Buffalo
- Carmichael Falls, Dinner Plain
TOP 5 SHORT WALKS
- Canyon Walk, Bright
- Mosaic Trail, Myrtleford
- The Gorge Walk, Mount Beauty
- Tronoh Dredge Walk, Harrietville
- Room With A View, Dinner Plain
DINNER PLAIN
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO
A snow village like nothing else you've seen on earth; an architectural enclave among the snow gums that will take your breath away, come winter or summer.
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