Winter Fun in Bright.... SNOW, SNOW, SNOW on the mountains
Join the fun of winter by booking your winter break in Bright. Bright is the ideal base for the mountain resorts of Mt Hotham, Falls Creek and Mt Buffalo. Choose the day and choose your mountain depending on the weather, your activities and the adventure you want. Learn to downhill ski or snow board at Mt Hotham and Falls Creek or try cross country skiing at any of the three local resorts.
Family fun is a special delight at Mt Buffalo where a trip to the snow, snowplay and tobogganing wont break the bank.
For the rest of your stay in Bright find a cosy spot to relax, enjoy the many restaurants and cafes or discover the valleys and activities of the area.
See our winter video and join in the fun!
What's Bright's weather now? Look at our local weather station
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
Mt Buffalo opens for winter
June 27th onwards - tobogganing, snow tubing, cross country skiing and snow play, when sufficient snow
Our Entire Collection - at the Bright Art Gallery
Winning paintings from the last 47 years, plus bequests and donations, - a fabulous display
Sled Dog Challenge
Watch the dogs go through their paces at Dinner Plain.
Kangaroo Hoppett
Falls Creek celebrates the fit and persistent over kilometers of snow.
Ski from Bright ...
...the ideal base for the winter sports enthusiast
Three snow resorts can be accessed easily from Bright. The greatest advantage of choosing to base in Bright is that you can pick a different mountain each day! Bright is considerably warmer than "up top" and getting back to warmer temperatures , heaps of great places to dine and just recoup far from the madding crowds is just what you want after a hard days snow romp. Bright caters for all your snow needs - chains, skis, toboggans,and clothing can all be hired or bought in the town.
Aside from the snow access, Bright is a lovely destination to escape to in winter. Lots of wood fires, fantastic gourmet foods and wines and plenty of businesses open to pamper you or keep the kids happy.
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 Hot Deals section.
And much, much more…the choices are endless!
