A Bright Winter
A bright idea for your winter holiday is to stay at a central location which provides the opportunity to visit one, two or all three nearby snowfields.
That place is Bright - with its huge range of accommodation to suit all budgets, its great restaurants and cafes and its wide variety of shopping possibilities (including all you need to visit the snow).
A range of activities and attractions will keep you busy if that's what you like - be it a winery, maze, antique bazaar, berry farm, brewery, alpaca, deer / emu farm. Look for snow season information, winter activities or other activities and here for winter events.
Don't forget - all vehicles must carry chains if travelling to any of the mountains.
View our videos for all four seasons by going to Bright's videos.
What's Bright's weather now? Look at our local weather station
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Tobogganing fun on Mt Buffalo
Activities
Dare to do something different!
The opportunity of a lifetime awaits - soaring amongst the birds in a microlight and seeing the high country and valleys from above
Fun, laughter, fitness!
Fantastic recreational family biking on the Murray to Mountain Rail Trail, - or for the more serious - road racing or mountain biking - its all here at Bright.
Walkers’ paradise!
From short delightful family walks along the shady rivers to bush walking amongst the most spectacular scenery known to man at Mt Buffalo or Alpine National Parks - all energy needs catered for.
And much, much more... the choices are endless!
Events
Bald Archy Exhibition
Fri 4 July - Mon 7 July. Exclusive to North East Victoria at Bright Art Gallery 11am - 3pm..
Mountain Fresh Festival
A six day winter wine and food extravaganza at Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain Fri 18 July - Wed 23 July. Featuring produce from the Alpine Valleys with activities such as tastings, dinners and luncheons. Plus an Alpine Style Fresh Art Exhibition.
Markets
Third Saturday of every month at Bright.
Kangaroo Hoppet.
Saturday 30 August. Australia's premier an internationally renowned cross country ski race at Falls Creek.
Mt Buffalo opens for business June 28 - snow willing.
Numerous other events on offer throughout the region.
Cool...
Great family fun can be had at nearby Mt. Buffalo. Winter activities are scheduled to commence on 28 June with tobogganing and tubing as long as the snow keeps coming. Cross country skiing as well.
Heated under cover shelters are available and a cafe at Keown Lodge will provide nice warm drinks and food.
Free Snowshoe Nature tours will be operated by Parks Victoria rangers on 28 June, 5 July and 12 July if sufficient snow.
Other activities abound (some may be weather dependent) - you can cycle along the 94kms of sealed rail trail from Bright, abseil, go caving, take a 4WD adventure tour , or explore the scenery on one of many walks.
Come and enjoy the ambience of this beautiful Ovens Valley - there is nowhere else like it.
Accommodation
The Perfect Getaway
Sensational! You will be amazed at the huge variety - everything from top end luxury retreats to campgrounds.
Bright and surrounding districts has the widest range of quality accommodation you can possibly imagine - backpacker hostels, B & Bs, caravan and tourist parks, guesthouses, cottages, units, apartments, holiday houses and of course, an excellent selection of motels/hotels.
See individual accommodation listings for packages and specials under their HotDeals section.
And much, much more…the choices are endless!
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