BRIGHT
Located on the beautiful Ovens River and nestled in the valley below Mount Buffalo, the township of Bright is one of Victoria's most attractive tourist destinations. In autumn, Bright’s famous avenues of huge deciduous trees – oaks, elms, poplars and Japanese maples – many of which are now more than 70 years old, paint the town red, orange, gold and yellow.
Bright’s first settlers arrived after the exploration of Hume and Hovell in 1824, and the cattlemen began summer grazing their cattle in the High Country in the middle of the 19th century. The gold rush hit about the same time, with the nearby Buckland Valley producing rich finds. A new railway line was opened to Bright in 1890, and now forms part of the 98-kilometre Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail bike path.
Bright is a bustling village full of wonderful things to do and myriad places to stay. Check out the accommodation page for details on how to book accommodation for your Bright leg of TERRA AUSTRALIS.
The wealth of food and wine in the Alpine Valleys is also fast becoming one of the town's most popular attractions with world-class wineries, stunning produce, award-winning restaurants and a casual café culture to choose from.
The following is a list of suggested activities to keep your support crew, family and friends busy while you are out on the trail.
- Enjoy a relaxing picnic or barbecue in beautiful Centenary Park, among the centuries-old elms, liquid amber trees and friendly resident ducks
- Experience the thrill of adventure sports such as paragliding, abseiling, kayaking and horse riding
- Ride a bike or walk along a section of the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail
- Stroll along the many walking paths that circle the town
- Visit cellar doors to sample local wine, and taste the fare of gourmet local producers
- Explore Mount Buffalo National Park, a short drive from Bright. An all-seasons park, Mount Buffalo has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning views
- Stroll through the boutique shops and craft stores
- Canoe, Kayak or Raft on the Ovens or Buckland river
- Swim in one of the many water holes in Ovens or Buckland Rivers
- Learn to Climb, Abseil or go caving at Mount Buffalo
- Fly fish in nearby rivers and streams
- See the area from the sky on a scenic flight – microlites, light aircraft and helicopters all operate from nearby Porepunkah
For more information call 1800 111 885 or go to: www.visitalpinevictoria.com.au
