Guidebook to Bright
Food scene
Sixpence Coffee
15 Wills StAlmond Croissant and a Vegemite and cheese Scroll is a must!
Hometown
5 Camp StreetDon't forget the ranch dipping sauce with your pizza!
Tomahawks is possibly the restaurant Bright is most well known for! It is walk in only so get there early!
Must haves:
- Lamb Ribs
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Tiki Sour Cocktail
44 locals recommend
Tomahawks
15 Camp StTomahawks is possibly the restaurant Bright is most well known for! It is walk in only so get there early!
Must haves:
- Lamb Ribs
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Tiki Sour Cocktail
Don Mungo's has amazing Pizza's + ranch dipping sauce with Live Music most weekends and a inside dancefloor from 10pm on Saturdays
7 locals recommend
Don Mungo's
90 Gavan StreetDon Mungo's has amazing Pizza's + ranch dipping sauce with Live Music most weekends and a inside dancefloor from 10pm on Saturdays
Personal go to is The Hoff Burger + Chicken Nuggets!
Sometimes they have loaded potato gems which you cannot miss out on
Burgerville Bright
87 Gavan StreetPersonal go to is The Hoff Burger + Chicken Nuggets!
Sometimes they have loaded potato gems which you cannot miss out on
Clean Bowled
78 Gavan StreetOur go to healthy takeaway lunch for a mexican bowl or smoothie!
Mr Pom Juice & Sanga Bar
4 Barnard StFresh & Easy takeaway!
Recommend:
- Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap
- BLT toastie
Ginger Baker Wine Bar & Café
127 Great Alpine RdOur favourite Coffee cafe in town!
The Star Hotel Bright
91 Gavan StBest Parma in the North East!
Neighbourhoods
A short bike ride to Wandi!
To do:
- Visit 5Acres for lunch during the summer months
- Live music at The Wandi Pub
- Visit Nightingales Apple Orchard and shop all the local produce
15 locals recommend
Wandiligong
A short bike ride to Wandi!
To do:
- Visit 5Acres for lunch during the summer months
- Live music at The Wandi Pub
- Visit Nightingales Apple Orchard and shop all the local produce
Travel over Tawonga Gap to the tiny town of Mt Beauty, where you can see the amazing snow on Mt Bogong.
To do:
- Mt Beauty Gorge Walk
- Walk to the Mt Bogong Summit
- Visit Bogong Village and Fainter Falls
- Swim at the Mermaid Pool & The Rock Pool
- Skiing at Falls Creek
- Day spa at Lilli Pilli
- Fine Dining at Templar Lodge
- Craft beer tasting at Crank Handle Brewery
24 locals recommend
Mount Beauty
Travel over Tawonga Gap to the tiny town of Mt Beauty, where you can see the amazing snow on Mt Bogong.
To do:
- Mt Beauty Gorge Walk
- Walk to the Mt Bogong Summit
- Visit Bogong Village and Fainter Falls
- Swim at the Mermaid Pool & The Rock Pool
- Skiing at Falls Creek
- Day spa at Lilli Pilli
- Fine Dining at Templar Lodge
- Craft beer tasting at Crank Handle Brewery
45 minute drive from Bright is Beechworth!
To do:
- Morning coffee & jaffle from Tiny
- Drive to Woolshed Falls
- Night time Ghost Tours of the old Asylum
- Chiltern- Mt Pilot lookout for the most amazing views
- Stop at Murmungee Lookout on your way home
81 locals recommend
Beechworth
45 minute drive from Bright is Beechworth!
To do:
- Morning coffee & jaffle from Tiny
- Drive to Woolshed Falls
- Night time Ghost Tours of the old Asylum
- Chiltern- Mt Pilot lookout for the most amazing views
- Stop at Murmungee Lookout on your way home
You probably drove through Milawa to get to Bright but it's worth stopping to have a look around!
To do:
- Visit Brown Brothers Winery
- Sofea.co coffee shop (the best coffee and toasted sandwiches)
- Milawa Cheese Factory
- Share platter or Pizza in the garden at Milawa Providore
15 locals recommend
Milawa
You probably drove through Milawa to get to Bright but it's worth stopping to have a look around!
To do:
- Visit Brown Brothers Winery
- Sofea.co coffee shop (the best coffee and toasted sandwiches)
- Milawa Cheese Factory
- Share platter or Pizza in the garden at Milawa Providore
Sightseeing
The Murray to Mountains bike trail has been extended the whole way to Harrietville, an easier ride is from Harrietville back to Bright and is about 20km of downhill/flat ride or you can do both ways for a longer, more challenging ride!
16 locals recommend
Harrietville
The Murray to Mountains bike trail has been extended the whole way to Harrietville, an easier ride is from Harrietville back to Bright and is about 20km of downhill/flat ride or you can do both ways for a longer, more challenging ride!
A family friendly walk for all skill/fitness level, the complete loop starts at Star Road Bridge near Howitt Park and in total is 4.9km long. The walk is great for anyone as you can walk as far as you want and cross over the many bridges.
14 locals recommend
Canyon Walk
8 Star RdA family friendly walk for all skill/fitness level, the complete loop starts at Star Road Bridge near Howitt Park and in total is 4.9km long. The walk is great for anyone as you can walk as far as you want and cross over the many bridges.
Howitt Park
7 Riverside AveMake It Bake It Grow It market is every third Saturday of the month
Bright Splash Park
125 Gavan StKeep the kids busy all summer at the Splash Park
Huggins Lookout Walk
Huggins Lookout Walk1km walk up to the viewing platform, starting at the end of Deacon Avenue
Fainter Falls
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Apex Lookout
Ladies Bath Falls
Mount Buffalo RoadRollasons Fall
Mystic paraglider and hang glider launch
Sinclair's Waterhole
18 Rockpool Lane
Lake Buffalo
On a nice sunny day this drive is worth doing! There is so many walks to do for all skill levels, my favourite is the Cathedral!
Dingo Dell is open during the winter for family tobogganing when there is snow!
15 locals recommend
Mount Buffalo
On a nice sunny day this drive is worth doing! There is so many walks to do for all skill levels, my favourite is the Cathedral!
Dingo Dell is open during the winter for family tobogganing when there is snow!