The summer holiday frenzy is over, which means Bright & Surrounds now comes with extra leg room—just in time for Valentines Day! February is the perfect time to surprise someone with a weekend away. But where to start with all this leg-stretching space?
All good, we’ve curated three helpful itineraries for you to plan that surprise weekend—and if you can’t come straight away, we have Gift Vouchers to make it happen. That’s right folks—this doesn’t have to be a dream. Let’s start living…
Weekender 1: The Bliss Bomb
Stay: The Odd Frog.
The Odd Frog is a place to remember. Mountain-view luxury set high above Bright with the perfect dose of ‘odd’ to make it memorable.
Relax: Bright Spa
From the ultimate couple’s massage to detoxifying body scrubs and an infrared sauna, Bright Spa will help you bliss out.
Eat: Elm Dining
Set in a beautiful heritage building, Elm Dining is where you take someone you want to impress. Mouth-wateringly divine.
Drink: Reed & Co. Distillery
Taste Victoria’s Champion Gin—NEO World Gin by Reed & Co.—made right here in Bright at an uber cool family-owned distillery.
Weekender 2: The Taste Sensation
Stay: Panoramia Villas
Wake up to panoramic views of the sunrise over the Ovens Valley at these eclectic luxury villas. 
Play: Adventure Guides Australia
Explore a different side of Mount Buffalo on an abseiling, caving, canyoning or rock-climbing tour led by an experienced adventurer.
Eat: Café Fez
Savour the Middle Eastern favourites at this Moroccan Bazaar for a deliciously rewarding breakfast or lunch (by the people that brought you Panoramia Villas).
Drink: Michelini Wines Cellar Door
Wine and dine at the Michelini Wines Cellar Door and taste the Italian-inspired varietals of Myrtleford’s rich Italian history.
Weekender 3: Beauty & The Beast
Stay, Eat & Play: Spring Spur
Escape to the stunning Spring Spur retreat—a horse ranch near Mount Beauty where you can stay, dine, and enjoy a horse-riding tour with Bogong Horseback Adventures!
Relax: Wildflower Pilates & Sauna
Rejuvenate those horse-riding muscles with a sauna or Pilates class led by the wonderful Mimi at Wildflower in Tawonga South.
Drink: Quaff Wine Bar
Kick back to the vibes at Quaff Wine Bar in Mount Beauty, serving the region’s best wines, with delicious cheese platters, too!
Bake Your Own Weekender
There are so many more experiences to explore in Bright & Surrounds, like Mystic Mountain Bike Park, Bright Flight Paragliding, Bright Electric Bike Hire, Porepunkah Pub, Rich Glen Beauty & Pantry and more…
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February 2026