victoria - 101 Must Do's - travel

97 Tracy Walker

Jul 29th, 2008 at 12:06 pm

Bright is undoubtably the most gorgeous 4 season destination in Victoria. From snow clad mountains, clear blue skies, incredible autumn colours, to an array of spring flowers, and a delightful summer, there are always things to do and see in this special town.

96 Irene

Jul 29th, 2008 at 11:53 am

Bright is one of the best places to visit in summer, with the jawdropping mountain ranges, the green leaves, the quaint little small town, heartwarming meals and friendly people….simply an unforgettable experience and you would want to come back again and again….

95 Antonietta Gentile

Jul 28th, 2008 at 6:02 pm

Is magnificent in Autumn!

94 Angie Richards

Jul 28th, 2008 at 9:10 am

Bright is a sensational place to holiday for a weekend or a week. We visit in Autumn, Spring and Summer - and love it!

93 Linda

Jul 27th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

beautiful, beautiful bright - what more can I say but Inspiringly beautiful

92 Robin & Cam

Jul 22nd, 2008 at 1:44 pm

Bright is a magical place and somewhere you can’t help but feel at home. It has a unique charm of its own and it doesn’t matter what time of the year you visit, the gardens and trees are magnificent in their colour. Coming from an area where the rivers are mostly only stagnant pools, it is always so exciting coming down from the mountains to see the lovely Ovens River bubbling along over the rocks.

91 Nev Larson

Jul 18th, 2008 at 1:11 pm

Bright is a breath of fresh air, nestled in the hills close to skifields and wineries, with plenty to do, good eateries and great scenery, mingled with the yesterday charm of old gold fields, railways, and tobacco kilns.

90 Helen B.

Jul 17th, 2008 at 7:06 am

Just love the place, it is just gorgeous. For all the ‘prim lovers’ out there, Bright has this fabulous shop called ‘Country Heart & Home’ and now with their ’sister shop’ (quilting and scrapbooking) - just fabulous. We come up from Geelong and stay overnight just to pay a visit, it is worth the trip.

89 Louden

Jul 16th, 2008 at 5:35 pm

Our family has been to many places throughout Australia, but Bright is one that we keep coming back to. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly environment is A+ We particularly feel welcome as a FAMILY at this destination

88 Karen Knott

Jul 16th, 2008 at 1:56 pm

My Family and I love Bright we enjoy stays there at all times of the year with its definite seasons,great restaurants, great walking & riding tracks it has alot to offer for all ages.

87 genevieve barnes

Jul 15th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

Just a lovely spot in autum to go and relax and recharge those batteries, there are plenty of things to do nice places to eat at and lovely clean fresh air

86 Jacquie Waymouth

Jul 15th, 2008 at 4:15 pm

I love this place so much. We have been going to the area for many years for holidays. My brothers and sister and I learn’t to ski at Mt.Buffalo, and our parents now live in this wonderful place. I visit as often as possible, and would visit more if I could.

85 Christy Kemp

Jul 15th, 2008 at 3:18 pm

I first discovered Bright through Paragliding. And from many varied flights over and around the area - I discovered all the hidden gems on offer. A wonderful community of rural families, a fantastic town full of vibrant people of all ages; great music, vineyards, pubs, fabulous eateries - are you getting my drift?! And of course a great place for kids of all ages! Come and enjoy !

84 Janis Madden

Jul 15th, 2008 at 10:33 am

After holidaying here 12 years ago I am now a proud member of the Bright community and a owner of a local business. On Sunday my family & I enjoyed a trip to Mt.Buffalo for some tobboganing, a picnic and an adventure walk through the snow - all for only $10.00 entry fee!! Wether swimming in the Ovens or Buckland River in summer, finding all the great water holes, visiting the snowfields or strolling through the colour explosion of Autumn leaves there is something for everyone. Great restaurants, cafes and shops (especially the butcher shop). Look forward to seeing you all here.

83 Carol

Jul 15th, 2008 at 9:53 am

I travel each year to do my Christmas shopping, the atmosphere is wonderful, the parking is easy and you always find that present that is a little bit different.

82 Carol

Jul 15th, 2008 at 9:42 am

Bright is a great place to visit in summer or winter. Great restaurants and places to visit

81 Sylvia

Jul 15th, 2008 at 1:24 am

Whether your are young or young at heart, a family, couple, or friends spending time together, Bright has something to offer everyone.You can take your pick , paraglide, bike ride, mountain climb, bush walk, stroll along the river, fish, swim, rock climb,shop shop shop & eat eat eat. Bright boasts unique shops & a variety of eateries from Fine Dining to Beer & a Counter Lunch.Bright is also a gateway to many other attractions such as the Snowfields, & surrounding townships. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.

80 yvonne gough

Jul 14th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

Travel to North East Victoria and stay at Bright. and explore the shops and have lunch by the Ovens River. Do some fishing or gold panning. Visit Mount Buffalo and do some of the many walks. Visit Wandiligong an old gold mining hamlet and walk round the diggings. Travel to Harrietville and explore the area. Travel on up to Mount Hotham and on to Dinner Plain. There are many things to see and do in this area. Its God’s own country.

79 jac

Jul 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pm

Discover Brights picturesque valley views, fine dining, enjoyable walking trails, ect. Nestled amongst Victoria’s top ski fields. Plenty of accomodation for any budget.

78 helen grice

Jul 14th, 2008 at 11:36 am

‘Bright’ & beautiful in any season and surrounds.

77 Richard Bland

Jul 14th, 2008 at 9:03 am

Just a place in another time that you can enjoy and relax at.

76 Rosalie

Jul 13th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

Bright is a beautiful town with great fishing, mountain bike riding, and 4WDing . Great access to the ski fields, and exceptional small town hospitality. And our favorite locally brewed beer.

75 Bronwyn Street

Jul 13th, 2008 at 8:33 pm

We love visiting Bright to expore the river walk, stop off for a beer at Bright Brewery, celebrate a special event at Simones, play in the water in summer, watch the children parade in the autumn festival and hear the RAAF band. It’s an all year round experience.

74 Nick

Jul 12th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

Fifteen years ago I was first drawn to the area for it’s paragliding & hangliding. These days, Bright’s attraction is equally about catching up with locals (now friends), and sharing Brights many fabulous experiences with my family.

It’s amazing in that for all the years I’ve been holidaying in Bright, I still get to enjoy new experiences. Most recently - eating farm gate raspberries from the Freeburgh Berry Farm. We purchased a tub to take home. We didn’t even make it to Bright before we had to turn around and buy another tub. Yum!

73 Julia Cocks

Jul 11th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

We used to visit Bright for the pleasure of skiing, mountain biking and enjoying the beautiful bush and great restaurants in town. Eventually we found we couldn’t tear oursleves away to go back home. We now live in Bright and operate Bright Brewery. We love life here! What could be better than living in your favourite place on the planet!

72 Liz

Jul 10th, 2008 at 9:53 am

Bright is one of the most beautiful towns in Australia. You can visit Bright in every season and fall in love with the food and wine, driving routes and cycle paths. And the accommodation’s still affordable!

71 Amanda

Jul 10th, 2008 at 7:29 am

Bright is a must on the 26th & 27th July. It’s Christmas in July at one of Bright’s most gorgeous shops, “Country Heart & Home”. Feast your eyes on the newest Christmas collectables and decorations for 2008. Free raffles, specials, gluhwein & roasted chestnuts all through the weekend. The highlight being Christmas Dinner on Saturday Night with all the trimmings and a visit from the big guy himself - SANTA. They have even promised “SNOW” at their shop for the weekend. A definite must see to believe and only 3 1/2 short hours drive from Melbourne.

70 Karin Kennedy

Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:13 pm

Nearing the middle of winter and here we are in beautiful sunshine, not a cloud in the sky, enjoying a delicious cappucino, listening to the bubbling Ovens River, savouring the fresh gum leaves and watching the busy birdlife. Look further and there is snow covering the majestic Mt Feathertop and eveyone’s favourite family mountain - Mt Buffalo. A true wonderland for all of our senses and our soul.
This is just a snapshot view of the many wonderful moments in a beautiful place called Bright and the surrounding North East.

69 miffy

Jul 9th, 2008 at 1:43 pm

Bright is one of the few places that can be enjoyed all year round and which truly experiences the four seasons of the year. It is so well known for its wonderful array of colours during autumn, but is equally as charming in winter, when it turns into the perfect place to enjoy long walks and curling up in front of the fire. Accommodation abounds - my favourite is Highland Valley because the hosts are so gracious.

68 john stewart

Jul 9th, 2008 at 11:43 am

A must in auturm to see the changing tree colours.

67 Helen Townsend

Jul 9th, 2008 at 11:00 am

Bright is a lovely town to visit. There is a mountain of accommodation to choose from. However, the best on offer in my opinion is Bright Mystic Valley Holiday Units and Catherines Cottage. Bright has a lot to offer the tourist, especially in the winter when you can visit a variety of ski resorts and either stay for the day or a week or more. The Autuum Festival is also a grand family event where you can enjoy real country atmosphere and soak up all Bright has to offer. Whenever I can I escape to Bright to feel refreshed and relaxed.

66 Sue Nightingale

Jul 8th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

A favourite time of mine in Autumn is to have a coffee at the Humble Stud in Bright mid afternoon and watch the the red sparkling leaves of the Pin Oak tree at the old church in the main street. As the autumn wind blows the colourful leaves fall . It is truly an Autumn wonderland up here!. Bright is the centre of the magicial valleys including Wandiligong, Harrietville, Mt Beauty and Mytrleford. Restaurants and wineries to boast!. Clear blue skies and stary nights.A place that is good for the soul.! Leave city stress behind and enjoy the magiclal treasure of North East Victoria.

65 Ros Marshall

Jul 7th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

Bright has such a wonderful variety of places to see, activities to do and food to sample, all within easy driving distance. It suits all ages and all tastes. The weather is usually great and it is so beautiful.

64 Dawn

Jul 5th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

For pure peace and quiet & to witness the seasons

63 Ross

Jul 4th, 2008 at 10:53 pm

Beautiful Bright, perfect climate, magnificent scenery, majestic mountains,superb restaurants, glorious gardens, friendly people, excellent holiday accommodation, exhilarating adventure activities, tranquil river, peaceful bush walks, brilliant King Parrots, enticing cool climate wineries, brilliant Rail Trail, cool summers, spectacular spring, brilliant autumn, skiing winters, etc,etc,etc. Simply the best holiday destination ALL year round.

62 ZARA

Jul 4th, 2008 at 2:12 pm

B Beautiful not only in Autumn
R Restful or recreational
I Idyllic for Photographers
G Great for family adventure holidays
H Haven for beautiful trees and lovely gardens
T Terrific trails for walkers and bikers

61 Catherine Falcke

Jul 3rd, 2008 at 8:42 pm

The miles and miles of blissful riverside walks

60 Lee

Jul 3rd, 2008 at 2:53 pm

Bright has perfect weather, beautiful surrounds, lovely shops and relaxing and fun atmosphere. Perfect for holidaying in year round!

59 jenny chalwell

Jul 2nd, 2008 at 12:15 pm

canyon walk in Bright
A beautiful easy walk, taking approximatley 1 hour, right in the centre of Bright. Beautiful scenery, peaceful and relaxing, chill out and just sit on one of the many spots along the river, meander back at your own pace.

58 Judy Drew

Jun 30th, 2008 at 10:56 am

A perfect family destination any time of year, but especially in Autumn! The spectacular scenery in every direction is ideal for short family drives and ‘off the track’ adventures. Whatever direction you head, there’s always a beautiful cafe or winery with welcoming locals that make you want to come back again and again.

57 Sally

Jun 30th, 2008 at 9:58 am

The bushland around Bright is fantastic for walking and riding in and the sunny Autumn days make it a great time of year to explore it.

56 Pia Kennedy

Jun 30th, 2008 at 9:38 am

Bright and the surrounding region makes you realise how lucky we are - not just Autumn but any season. Life doesn’t get much better.

55 Haley Daw

Jun 30th, 2008 at 9:28 am

Since visiting Bright a few years ago, it has become one of our favourite holiday places. We travel there from Sydney a couple of times a year and every season brings something different. The town is friendly and welcoming. It’s the perfect place to bring our 2 young children as there are lots of things we can do as a family.

54 Margot Koschel

Jun 29th, 2008 at 8:47 pm

Bright is not only beautiful in Autumn, but the whole year round. For many years we had frequent caravan holidays in this beautiful part of North East Victoria, and eventually retired to Bright. In summer the grandchildren love to swim in the Ovens river and use the water slide, in winter they toboggan on Mt. Buffalo, in Autumn they enjoy the Gala Day parade and everyone enjoys the gardens in both Autumn and Spring. Truly a place to holiday any time of the year.

53 Kathy Koschel

Jun 29th, 2008 at 5:40 pm

Beautiful Bright is Breathtaking.. Any season Bright is the best destination.. and especially in Autumn with the leaves changing and all the wonderful activities as part of the Autumn festival. Just a wonderful, friendly and welcoming destination for all travellers..

52 Simon

Jun 29th, 2008 at 10:54 am

Bright is a lovely town to stay in all year round, there is many things to do and sights to see I especially enjoy bright in winter time so that we can head up to Mt Hotham and Falls Creek for some skiing and snowboarding. The towns folk are very nice and extremely helpful when planning trips and things to do. I recommend Bright to everyone as every now and then you need to get away from the big smoke and enjoy a little relaxation.

51 Jane Kerby

Jun 28th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

Bright in autumn has, of course, the colours and so much more. There are mountains, wine, food, local produce, rivers, walks, drives - the works - a good place to be.

50 Tracey Sires

Jun 28th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

Bright at any time of the year is a wonderful place to escape to, there is something for everyone to enjoy , cant wait for next holiday.

49 Jenny McNaught

Jun 28th, 2008 at 2:40 pm

Our family have lived & worked in Bright for the past 20 years. We have a thriving family furnishings business. Tourism is our major industry here and our life-blood. The Autumn Festival continues to flourish & expand, and each year brings in 000’s of tourists from all over Victoria & interstate. This is a unique part of Victoria, during Autumn the colours are a sight to behold. Green pastures, golden & red leaves - all before a backdrop of the beautiful Mnt. Buffalo, magestic Feathertop & Mnt. Hotham. Each year we welcome back families who have returned again & again, and also give a warm welcome to the visitors new. Bright - a town for all seasons, a unique town to visit, a wonderful place to live.

48 Cher Hague

Jun 28th, 2008 at 12:56 pm

I am writing to you from Canada, the the heart of the Canadian rockies (Kamloops-City -home of the Rockies Mountaineer Train)..I spend 3 months of every year here…32 of my Kamloops Canadian friends have visited Bright over the years, the last 10 as recently February 2007-2008. They have found Bright to have similarities to this majestic well known Rockies tourist area and often compare the scenery,gardens,Fall foliage or Spring flowers as being a hidden treasure of Australian scenery - that is not well known to international visitors. All have been complimentary of the hospitality,friendliness,well run resturants and good food,wineries,they have ridden the bike trails with me and hiked the valleys.

The fact that I live in the Bright area and share my time between these two very scenic spots…and am able to share it with so many of my friends….is for me always a pleasure to sing the praises..of the area….I choose to make my perment home near Bright…when I could have equally have choosen the Canadian Rockies…should be an endorsement that I am convinced that we live in the “best” kept secret of Australian Tourism.

I have a list of of friends that have visited me from UK/Wales/Canada etc..that would be happy to endorse this email if requested all of them have toured the area. One Canadian couple will be coming back next year for their 4th visit.

Having worked in Tourism & Marketing both in Canada,USA & Australia - Bright is not well known outside of Australia and I for one would be delighted for Tourism Australia to lift the image of the High Country and promote and distribute funding of other lifestyles that reflect the interior of our States . There is more to OZ than the beaches that I continually see on Canadian & US media & marketing avenues.

47 Daniel Boissevain

Jun 28th, 2008 at 12:48 pm

Bright has to be the most after little country village in Australia, we have people coming here over and over again, now 30 years later, it’s still their favorite place in the world… That’s why we choose to live here, because that is what it feels like for us as well… simply the best place with the best people in the world !
Foods, Wines out door acvitities, walks fresh air, crisp clean water, vibrant fresh air and great lifestyle… Come on Australia… come and share our dream place
regards Daniel Boissevain

46 Colin Bertuch

Jun 28th, 2008 at 11:35 am

Bright and surrounding Alpine Valleys display some of the worlds best specimen trees to be experienced all year round along with tastes and wine of the region.
A family holiday tradition has now become home. I love it.

45 Nola Williams.

Jun 28th, 2008 at 11:33 am

Bright is a wonderful four season town, no wonder it was voted 5th Most Popular place in Australia on Getaway a few years ago. Folks coming to this area find new activities to do each visit. Excellent restaurants - lots of wineries; coffee shops ; walks; tours; the maze at Wandilagong; gold history; trout /alpaca/deer and emu farms; horse riding; microflights; helicopter and scenic joy flights - etc., and so close to 3 mountains for skiing in winter -

44 Lynne

Jun 28th, 2008 at 11:31 am

Bright for sunshine on a winters day after a frost makes hearts sing.

43 graham badrock

Jun 28th, 2008 at 11:24 am

It seems that many Victorians have very fond memories of their childhood during their annual holidays in Bright. To revisit Bright and the surrounding areas, especially Mt. Buffalo Park in these times of stress and other economic hard times,certainly takes us back to a more casual and enjoyable time.

42 jeanette schulze

Jun 28th, 2008 at 10:56 am

What a besutiful town. Full of friendly people. Lots to explore

41 irene

Jun 28th, 2008 at 10:14 am

For me Bright is a slice of heaven with beautiful old trees reaching up to mostly blue skies, great walking tracts and there is one of the best op shops next door to an excellent little cafe.

40 Terell Townsend

Jun 28th, 2008 at 10:09 am

I fell in love with Bright 20 years ago. We came here for holidays as often as we could.That was not enough.We have been residents for 5 years now.
We live in a healing valley that de stresses you the moment you leave the Hume Hwy.It has magical properties.

39 Sara Trimble

Jun 28th, 2008 at 9:46 am

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