Guidebook for Bright
Food Scene
You won't go hungry in Bright! There are lots of eateries that cater to a vast array of tastes and budgets. Here are a few of our favourites!
Ideally located next to the Splash Park on the banks of the Ovens River, this cafe has a wonderful outdoor seating area and great food. Get in early to grab an outdoor table!
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Ginger Baker Wine Bar & Café
127 Great Alpine RdIdeally located next to the Splash Park on the banks of the Ovens River, this cafe has a wonderful outdoor seating area and great food. Get in early to grab an outdoor table!
Revel in the retro vibe of this cosy cafe, located in central Bright. A delicious array of meals are available for breakfast and lunch, or just pop in to enjoy a coffee.
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Coral Lee
8 Barnard StRevel in the retro vibe of this cosy cafe, located in central Bright. A delicious array of meals are available for breakfast and lunch, or just pop in to enjoy a coffee.
This popular cafe serves up a delicious array of breakfast and lunch meals, with good coffee the perfect accompaniment.
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Food Wine Friends
6 Ireland StThis popular cafe serves up a delicious array of breakfast and lunch meals, with good coffee the perfect accompaniment.
Support a local initiative aimed at training indigenous youth in hospitality and tourism. Head up the stairs and enjoy a lovely meal on the balcony!
Dumu Balcony Cafe
4 Ireland StSupport a local initiative aimed at training indigenous youth in hospitality and tourism. Head up the stairs and enjoy a lovely meal on the balcony!
Generous servings are on the menu at this popular cafe in central Bright.
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Blackbird Cafe
95 Gavan StGenerous servings are on the menu at this popular cafe in central Bright.
Treat yourself to a fine dining experience at Elm Dining, located in the historic 1857 'Doctor's Surgery' cottage. This highly-regarded restaurant - rated 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor - has a focus on local produce delivered in a warm and inviting environment.
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Elm Dining
98 Gavan StTreat yourself to a fine dining experience at Elm Dining, located in the historic 1857 'Doctor's Surgery' cottage. This highly-regarded restaurant - rated 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor - has a focus on local produce delivered in a warm and inviting environment.
This fresh, vibrant restaurant is proving very popular with locals and visitors alike! Friendly staff, excellent food, all set in a relaxed and social environment. The char-grilled broccoli is a standout, as are the burgers!
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Tomahawks
15 Camp StThis fresh, vibrant restaurant is proving very popular with locals and visitors alike! Friendly staff, excellent food, all set in a relaxed and social environment. The char-grilled broccoli is a standout, as are the burgers!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bright is developing a vibrant nightlife and bar scene, with recent additions adding some diversity to the mix.
Great beer is just the start at Bright Brewery. Its outdoor deck is large and overlooks the Ovens River, the perfect spot to while away an afternoon with family and friends. Food is served throughout the day.
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Bright Brewery
121 Great Alpine RdGreat beer is just the start at Bright Brewery. Its outdoor deck is large and overlooks the Ovens River, the perfect spot to while away an afternoon with family and friends. Food is served throughout the day.
This newcomer is already proving popular, with its tapas inspired menu and cocktail selection standouts. Open til late, it's a great spot to linger long into the evening.
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Walker Bros Bistro Wine Bar
14 Barnard StThis newcomer is already proving popular, with its tapas inspired menu and cocktail selection standouts. Open til late, it's a great spot to linger long into the evening.
Recently refurbished, this centrally located pub - built in 1852 - has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and serves food throughout the day. Ideal for watching live sport or music.
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Alpine Hotel Bright
9 Anderson StRecently refurbished, this centrally located pub - built in 1852 - has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and serves food throughout the day. Ideal for watching live sport or music.
Some of the best local wines are on offer at this Cellar Door, located near the centre of Bright. A wide selection of varietals are available to choose from - pop in for a glass of fine wine and cheese, or purchase a bottle to go.
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Billy Button Wines Cellar Door
11 Camp StSome of the best local wines are on offer at this Cellar Door, located near the centre of Bright. A wide selection of varietals are available to choose from - pop in for a glass of fine wine and cheese, or purchase a bottle to go.
Gin and cocktails are a key focus of this recent addition to Bright, with a delicious menu also available in an intimate bar setting. Try their Remedy Gin, which has been carefully crafted by the owners on site!
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Reed & Co. Distillery
15 Wills StGin and cocktails are a key focus of this recent addition to Bright, with a delicious menu also available in an intimate bar setting. Try their Remedy Gin, which has been carefully crafted by the owners on site!
Getting Around
Bright is perfect for cycling, whether it's on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail or in Mystic Mountain Bike Park. You can rent a bike from any of these stores.
Is it cheating if you rent an electric bike?!? Of course not! Go ahead and rent a bike, and start exploring further afield along the stunning Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.
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Bright Electric Bikes
14 Delany AveIs it cheating if you rent an electric bike?!? Of course not! Go ahead and rent a bike, and start exploring further afield along the stunning Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.
Rent - or buy! - a top quality mountain bike at this popular store. Oodles of local knowledge amongst the staff - including the best trails in nearby Mystic Mountain Bike Park - and they can also help with repairs.
All Terrain Cycles Bright
105 Gavan StRent - or buy! - a top quality mountain bike at this popular store. Oodles of local knowledge amongst the staff - including the best trails in nearby Mystic Mountain Bike Park - and they can also help with repairs.
Road and mountain bikers will appreciate the products and service provided by Cyclepath. A good range of rental bikes are available, and the service team has the knowledge and skill to get you back on your bike in no time!
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CyclePath Australia Pty Ltd
74 Gavan StRoad and mountain bikers will appreciate the products and service provided by Cyclepath. A good range of rental bikes are available, and the service team has the knowledge and skill to get you back on your bike in no time!
Local Attractions
Bright has lots to offer, regardless of your interests.
Whether it's tackling the renowned and challenging Hero Trail, or one of the gentler green trails near the base of the mountain, Mystic is perfect for all levels of single track riders. Grab a pass from Blue Dirt Shuttles and make a day (or two) of it!
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Mystic Mountain Bike Park
Coronation AvenueWhether it's tackling the renowned and challenging Hero Trail, or one of the gentler green trails near the base of the mountain, Mystic is perfect for all levels of single track riders. Grab a pass from Blue Dirt Shuttles and make a day (or two) of it!
This walk showcases Bright's early gold mining history as you traverse over water races carved by hand into the rock. The canyon is impressive as well, particularly from the suspension bridge.
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Canyon Walk
8 Star RdThis walk showcases Bright's early gold mining history as you traverse over water races carved by hand into the rock. The canyon is impressive as well, particularly from the suspension bridge.
Enjoy a recent release movie at this cosy and comfortable cinema! A revolving selection of movies are on show, catering to wide range of tastes - including children.
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Cloud 9 Cinema
119 Gavan StEnjoy a recent release movie at this cosy and comfortable cinema! A revolving selection of movies are on show, catering to wide range of tastes - including children.
This community-owned and operated art centre offers a range of exhibitions throughout the year.
Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre
28 Mountbatten AveThis community-owned and operated art centre offers a range of exhibitions throughout the year.
Your kids will LOVE this water park, located on the Ovens River in the centre of Bright. The perfect spot to spend a hot summer's day.
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Bright Splash Park
125 Gavan StYour kids will LOVE this water park, located on the Ovens River in the centre of Bright. The perfect spot to spend a hot summer's day.
This well maintained 18 hole golf course is situated on the banks of the Ovens River, and welcomes visitors.
Bright Golf Club
Back Porepunkah RoadThis well maintained 18 hole golf course is situated on the banks of the Ovens River, and welcomes visitors.
Tours
While Bright can keep you busy for days, you may want to get out and about with one of these local tour providers.
Take to the air in what's possibly the most exhilarating experience you'll get to enjoy! Bright is perfect for paragliding, and Alpine Paragliding Bright offers a number of tandem flight options for you to choose from.
Alpine Paragliding Bright
Morses Creek RoadTake to the air in what's possibly the most exhilarating experience you'll get to enjoy! Bright is perfect for paragliding, and Alpine Paragliding Bright offers a number of tandem flight options for you to choose from.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, Bright Adventure Company offers a wide range of guided abseiling, rock climbing, kayaking, underground river caving and mountain biking activities - or, for one of the most unique experiences you're ever likely to have, how about a cliff picnic?!?
Bright Adventure Company
For those who enjoy the outdoors, Bright Adventure Company offers a wide range of guided abseiling, rock climbing, kayaking, underground river caving and mountain biking activities - or, for one of the most unique experiences you're ever likely to have, how about a cliff picnic?!?
Essentials
If you're looking for groceries or general supplies, then these stores should provide most of what you need.
This decent-sized Woolworths store should be able to meet most of your grocery needs. Also includes a BWS outlet next door.
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Woolworths Bright
87-91 Gavan StThis decent-sized Woolworths store should be able to meet most of your grocery needs. Also includes a BWS outlet next door.
Bright's IGA offers a wide array of groceries, and comes with an attached liquor outlet.
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Ritchies SUPA IGA Bright
16 Ireland StBright's IGA offers a wide array of groceries, and comes with an attached liquor outlet.
Bright Pharmacy
18 Ireland StNow open on weekends, this pharmacy is located in Bright's main street.
The Bright Newsagency
28 Ireland StIncludes a wide selection of magazines and books, along with daily newspapers.
This well known bakery offers delicious fresh bread, along with a range of pastries and snacks.
Beechworth Bakery Bright (Ireland St)
5 Ireland StThis well known bakery offers delicious fresh bread, along with a range of pastries and snacks.
Bright Outdoor Centre
9 Ireland StThe perfect place to stock up for your hiking or outdoor adventure!