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Explore the Best Things to do in Bright

Bright Velo Hotel is your gateway to all the best things to do in Bright. Cycle, hike, swim, or relax with local food and wine all just moments away in the stunning High Country.
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Lookouts

  • Mt Buffalo Chalet

Explore the gardens of Australia’s first ski resort


3km round trip walk for stunning views (allow 2 hours)


Allow an hour for the round trip. And be prepared to climb!


This one’s accessible by car! Take the road to Mount Beauty. Take a picnic lunch too.


Drive to the lookout and watch the sunset, or walk another 30 minutes uphill for 360 degree views.

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Waterfalls

A short 1.5km walk gives delightful views of both the Upper and Lower Falls.


Another delightful set of upper and lower waterfalls. Walk from the picnic area.


A great reason to visit this ski resort even when there’s no snow!


Just 400m from the trailhead, through lush greenery and shady trees.


Just north of Beechworth, so explore the town too while you’re in the area.

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Swimming

Stroll through the town centre to this great spot by the river. Ideal for families.


The Owens River is dammed to create plenty of swimming. Free BBQ and picnic tables too.


Gorgeous lake swimming. Jump in from the jetty or the rope swing.


Yes, there’s a reason they’re called ‘Ladies Bath Falls’ (Once upon a time, men had to walk further to bathe.)


Lots of ledges to jump off into the Buckland River


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Wineries

Wide range of wines at this family-run winery.


Award-winning wines and a strong focus on emerging varietals


Winemakers with a passion for Sangiovese


Pioneering Prosecco in Australia since 1999


Award-winning cool climate Italian   varietals

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Breweries

Run by an Australian who went to Europe to learn about wine and ended up brewing beer instead.


Mountaincrafted beer from our local brewery, just down the street!


Pure mountain water makes for crisp, refreshing beer.


Tour this historic brewery dating back to 1865


A focus on European ales and lagers, especially Belgian styles.

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Pubs

Heritage pub in the heart of Bright with various dining options


Open fires in winter, outdoor seating in summer, a friendly pub over 100 years old and going strong.


Outdoor seating, live music in Wandiligong


Friendly country pub with charm and character.


Classic pub food and live music events

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More

Make It, Bake It, Grow It Markets offer fresh local produce, crafts, clothes, art, pottery, jewellery and more


Enjoy a scenic flight, or for the braver, try paragliding.


Try kayaking in the Ovens river. Ideal for novices and families


A great one for the kids. Explore the mosaics dotted around the town of Myrtleford.


Four legs instead of two wheels – a different way to explore the High Country!

Bright Velo Hotel - Discover and Enjoy
Bright Velo Hotel - Discover and Enjoy

LOOKOUTS

Mt Buffalo Chalet

Explore the gardens of Australia’s first ski resort

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LOOKOUTS

Apex Lookout

3km round trip walk for stunning views (allow 2 hours)

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LOOKOUTS

Huggins Lookout

Allow an hour for the round trip. And be prepared to climb!

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LOOKOUTS

Tawanga Gap Lookout

This one’s accessible by car! Take the road to Mount Beauty. Take a picnic lunch too.

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LOOKOUTS

Mt Buffalo Horn

Drive to the lookout and watch the sunset, or walk another 30 minutes uphill for 360 degree views.

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WATERFALLS

Eurobin Falls

A short 1.5km walk gives delightful views of both the Upper and Lower Falls.

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WATERFALLS

Rollasons Falls

Another delightful set of upper and lower waterfalls. Walk from the picnic area.

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WATERFALLS

Falls Creek

A great reason to visit this ski resort even when there’s no snow!

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WATERFALLS

Ladies Bath Falls

Just 400m from the trailhead, through lush greenery and shady trees.

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WATERFALLS

Woolshed Falls

Just north of Beechworth, so explore the town too while you’re in the area.

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SWIMMING

Bright Splash Park

Stroll through the town centre to this great spot by the river. Ideal for families.

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SWIMMING

Porepunkah River Pool

The Owens River is dammed to create plenty of swimming. Free BBQ and picnic tables too.

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SWIMMING

Joops Jetty

Gorgeous lake swimming. Jump in from the jetty or the rope swing.

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SWIMMING

Ladies Bath Falls

Yes, there’s a reason they’re called ‘Ladies Bath Falls’ (Once upon a time, men had to walk further to bathe.)

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SWIMMING

Sinclair's Water Hole

Lots of ledges to jump off into the Buckland River

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WINERIES

Ringer Reef

Wide range of wines at this family-run winery.

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WINERIES

Gapsted Estate

Award-winning wines and a strong focus on emerging varietals

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WINERIES

Fighting Gully Road

Winemakers with a passion for Sangiovese

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WINERIES

Dalzotto Wines

Pioneering Prosecco in Australia since 1999

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WINERIES

Michelini Wines

Award-winning cool climate Italian varietals

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BREWERIES

Bridge Road Brewers

Run by an Australian who went to Europe to learn about wine and ended up brewing beer instead.

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BREWERIES

Bright Brewery

Mountain crafted beer from our local brewery, just down the street!

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BREWERIES

Crank Handle Brewery

Pure mountain water makes for crisp, refreshing beer.

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BREWERIES

Billsons Brewery

Tour this historic brewery dating back to 1865

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BREWERIES

King River Brewing

A focus on European ales and lagers, especially Belgian styles.

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PUBS

Alpine Hotel

Heritage pub in the heart of Bright with various dining options

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PUBS

Porepunkah Pub

Open fires in winter, outdoor seating in summer, a friendly pub over 100 years old and going strong.

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PUBS

Wandi Pub

Outdoor seating, live music in Wandiligong

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PUBS

Happy Valley Hotel

Friendly country pub with charm and character.

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PUBS

Harrietville Hotel

Classic pub food and live music events

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MARKETS

Bright Market

Make It, Bake It, Grow It Markets offer fresh local produce, crafts, clothes, art, pottery, jewellery and more

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OUTDOORS

Myrtleford Mosaic Trail

A great one for the kids. Explore the mosaics dotted around the town of Myrtleford.

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AIR

Take to the air!

Enjoy a scenic flight, or for the braver, try paragliding.

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KAYAKING

Take to the water

Try kayaking in the Ovens river. Ideal for novices and families

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HORSE RIDING

Horse riding

Four legs instead of two wheels – a different way to explore the High Country!

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ROAD CYCLING

Mt Buffalo

The best road cycling in Australia

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ROAD CYCLING

Falls Creek

The best road cycling in Australia

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ROAD CYCLING

Mt Hotham

The best road cycling in Australia

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ROAD CYCLING

Rosewhite

The best road cycling in Australia

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GRAVEL CYCLING

Mt Porepunkah

Miles and miles of adventure gravel

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GRAVEL CYCLING

Clearspot Lookout

Miles and miles of adventure gravel

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GRAVEL CYCLING

Wandi

Miles and miles of adventure gravel

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GRAVEL CYCLING

Mt Beauty

Miles and miles of adventure gravel

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RAIL TRAIL

Myrtleford

Rail trails for all abilities

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RAIL TRAIL

Harrietville

Rail trails for all abilities

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RAIL TRAIL

Beechworth

Rail trails for all abilities

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RAIL TRAIL

Wandi

Rail trails for all abilities

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

Mystic

Australia's mountain bike heaven

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

Falls Creek

Australia's mountain bike heaven

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

Mt Beauty

Australia's mountain bike heaven

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

Indigo Epic

Australia's mountain bike heaven

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MOTORBIKING

Harrietville

Creek crossings & majestic views, all inclusive

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MOTORBIKING

Sugarloaf

Creek crossings & majestic views, all inclusive

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MOTORBIKING

Bright

Creek crossings & majestic views, all inclusive

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MOTORBIKING

Mt Beauty

Creek crossings & majestic views, all inclusive

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HIKING

Razorback

Unlock breathtaking scenery with your own two feet

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HIKING

Bungalow Spur

Unlock breathtaking scenery with your own two feet

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HIKING

Huts Walk

Unlock breathtaking scenery with your own two feet

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HIKING

Big Walk

Unlock breathtaking scenery with your own two feet

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DRIVING

Mt Buffalo

Sweeping views at every turn

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DRIVING

Valley Loop

Sweeping views at every turn

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DRIVING

Lake Buffalo

Sweeping views at every turn

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DRIVING

Alpine Discovery

Sweeping views at every turn

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WALKING

Canyon

Bright's most picturesque walking tracks

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WALKING

Cherry

Bright's most picturesque walking tracks

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WALKING

Huggins

Bright's most picturesque walking tracks

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WALKING

Apex

Bright's most picturesque walking tracks

LOOKOUTS

Mt Buffalo Chalet

Apex Lookout

Huggins Lookout

Tawonga Gap Lookout

Mt Buffalo Horn

WATERFALLS

Eurobin Falls

Rollasons Falls

Falls Creek

Ladies Bath Falls

Woolshed Falls

SWIMMING HOLES

Bright Splash Park

Porepunkah Splash Park

Joops Jetty

Ladies Baths Falls

Sinclair’s Water Hole

WINERIES

Ringer Reef

Gapsted Estate

Fighting Gully Road

Dalzotto Wines

Michelini Wines 

BREWERIES

Bridge Road Brewery

Bright Brewery

Crank Handle Brewery

Billsons Brewery

King River Brewing

PUBS

Alpine Hotel

Porepunkah Pub

Wandi Pub

Happy Valley Hotel

Harrietville Hotel

Contact Us

info@brightvelo.com.au

0357 551074

2 Ireland Street, Bright 3741

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