Local Attractions
Each year in autumn, the deciduous trees in the town of Bright and the surrounding countryside put on a breathtaking display of colour. Located on the beautiful Ovens River and nestled in the valley below Mount Buffalo, Bright’s avenues of elms, chestnuts, poplars and scarlet oaks are enhanced by the gardens of local residents which contribute to the town’s autumn splendour.
Close to the Alpine National Park and within a short drive of the snowfields of Falls Creek, Mount Hotham and Mount Buffalo, Bright also offers a range of outdoor activities to entertain visitors all year round. Explore the town's many historic buildings and sites, which pay homage to the region's bustling gold rush beginnings.
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Attractions
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Dining and Eating Out (1)
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Simone's Restaurant Italian emigres Patrizia Simone and her husband George run one of country Victoria's most celebrated restaurants - the legendary Simone's. Housed in a warm and welcoming converted house bedecked with Simone family photographs, the restaurant serves up flavour-packed dishes that owe as much to chef Patrizia's Perugian heritage as they do to the fresh produce of north-east Victoria.
Simone's has helped put the picturesque alpine town of Bright on the map, and Patrizia is personally credited with putting the entire region on the gastronomic radar. The seasonal menu changes frequently and may feature local rabbit, Rutherglen lamb or carefully stuffed zucchini flowers.
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Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries (1)
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Bright Brewery Bright Brewery uses fresh mountain water, quality ingredients and craft brewing techniques to brew their award-winning range of Mountain Crafted beers.
Events
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Festivals and Celebrations (3)
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Alpine Valleys Gourmet Weekend Awaken your senses with a weekend showcase of delicious regional food and exciting cool climate wines from the spectacular Alpine Valleys.
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Bright Autumn Festival Bright Autumn Festival is a twelve day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victorian High Country. It takes place in the last week of April and the first week in May. The highlight is Gala Weekend with the market and parade. Please refer to our website for the full two week program.
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Bright Spring Festival A bouquet of colour - a celebration of life
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Performances (1)
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An Evening with Robyn Nevin Robyn Nevin has appeared with all of Australia's major theatre companies, developing many memorable roles. An award-winning director, Robyn has been Associate Director of the Sydn ey Theatre Company and the Melbourne Theatre Company. Robyn has appeared in many of Australia's most iconic films, including The Castle, Careful He Might Hear You and Caddie. She also appeared in the highly successful Matrix films.
Tours
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Full Day (1)
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5 Star Adventure Tours 5 Star Adventure Tours specialises in 4 Wheel Drive Scenic Day Tours into the Alpine High Country of North East Victoria. Our 100 Series Landcruiser has been especially fitted out with extra safety and comfort accessories to ensure all our guests experience a truly memorable trip into the Victorian Alps Region.
Visitor Information
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Visitor Information Centres (2)
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Alpine Visitor Information Centre Bright is situated in the heart of the North East, just 3 1/2 hours from Melbourne travelling along the Hume Highway.
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Bright Visitors Centre Bright Visitors Centre and Bright Escapes are located on the main highway in the beautiful North East Victorian town of Bright and assist visitors to the area to be able to access everything that they need to make their stay an exciting and memorable one.
Our Local Highlights
- Murray to Mountain Rail Trail: The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail offers a unique way to take in and enjoy the magnificent, natural surrounds of Victoria's North East. The sealed, bitumen surface provides a safe, family friendly path on which you can take in the spectacular scenery.
The Rail Trail is a gateway to Victoria's North East, one of the most vibrant and dynamic regions in Australia. The North East offers a wide variety of taste sensations with a fantastic assortment of local food and wine to sample and purchase.
- Mount Buffalo National Park: The Great Granite Plateau
The park sits at the base of Mount Buffalo National Park. During summer relaxing activities such as walking, canoeing, swimming, picnicking and sight seeing. Rock climbing, abseiling and hang gliding challenge the adventurous. Over winter, snow blankets the plateau and attracts cross country skiers with fine snow play and tobagganing areas. As well as all this you have walking tracks galore, waterfalls and picnic areas for that relaxing day getting close with nature.
- Red Stag Deer and Emu Farm Restaurant: Just a short distance from the park you and the children can enjoy all the Red Stag have to offer. This includes the most spectacular views through the valley to the mountains, feed the deer, emus, ostriches and goats or just sit down relax and have a fabulous morning tea or a sumptuous lunch.
- Buckland Valley Alpacas: Just a short drive from the park up the Buckland Valley you can visit the Buckland Valley Alpaca farm. Enjoy dramatic viewsw of Mt Buffalo Groge and the anticsw of newborn alpacas while relaxing with a latte. Explore the rich, flowing texture of fine alpaca garments, accesories and gifts from the huge expanded shop.
- Milawa Township: Milawa is just a 30 minute drive from the park. Here you can wander through Brown Brothers Winery where not only can you enjoy wine tasting but you can enjoy a beautiful lunch in the Brown Brothers restaurant. All local produce is used to create a magnificent menu. Then maybe you could stroll down to the Milawa Cheese Company and the Milawa Bakery and Restaurant, the Olive Shop and lots of other gourmet delights.
- Beechworth Township: Just a 30 minute drive from the park. Step back in time in Beechworth. This heritage town is over flowing with history and nostalga. Visit the court house where Ned Kelly was tried and convicted or maybe you would like to stop and have lunch in the famous Beechworth Bakery and after you have walked lunch off browsing through the quaint shops varying from Patchwork to Boutiques you can finish up on a sweet note at the Beechworth Sweet Company. Beechworth is a great day out for all the family.
- Bright Berry Farm: Take a 15 minute bike ride or a leisurely 30 minute walk along the Rail Trail to the Bright Berry Farm. Stop and have a refreshing ice cream or sorbet and maybe purchase some jams or a bottle of fruit wine. There are plenty of specialty local products to choose from.
- Eagle School of Microlighting: Want to take to the air then the Eagle School of Microlighting can certainly oblige. This is a family run business only ten minutes from the park. Get a whole different prospective of the area from the air, there is nothing else quite like it.
- Wandiligong Maze & Cafe: Just a short trip in the car will take you to the township of Wandiligong. There you will find the largest natural hedge maze in Australia, they also have mini golf and a great little cafe. This is another great outing for the whole family.
- Wineries - Boytons Feathertop - Ringer Reef: Well what a selection you will have if you are interested in wines. Just a five minute walk one way to Boyntons Winery and a ten minute walk the other way to Ringer Reef Winery these being two of the best wineries in the area. Not only are the wines great but the views and the nibbles are to die for.
- 5 Star Adventure Tours: Meet Daniel and Tracey from 5 Star Adventure Tours. They will show you all that the North East has to offer from the mountains to the rivers and beyond and at the same time providing some magnificent local produce for sustanance. These experiences are what real memories are made of.