Bright Travel Guide

Situated 308 km north-east of Melbourne and 310 m above sea level, the township and shire of Bright is one of Victoria's most attractive tourist destinations. Nestled in the beautiful Ovens Valley and surrounded by the towering Australian Alps, Bright offers good quality off-the-mountain accommodation to those wishing to ski at the nearby resorts of Mt Buffalo, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek. In autumn the russet tones and the colourful blaze, against the backdrop of the pine-clad hills, adds to the appeal of this scenic district. The area's first sawmill was built in 1872, it was not until the decline of gold-digging that timber became a major economic resource for Bright. The first pine plantation was begun in 1916 and planting schemes provided valuable employment during the Depression. Since World War II tourism has been Bright's principal source of income. The town's population swells by up to 1000 per cent during the holiday season.

lovely place to visit anytime of the year,activities to keep you occupied no matter what season it is. great skiing in the winter and plenty to walk and do in warmer weather