Title: Visit Bright: Best of Bright Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Bright](https://expedia.ca/Bright-Hotels.d6139908.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Bright](https://expedia.ca/Bright-Vacation-Rentals.d6139908.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Bright](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Bright.d6139908.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Bright Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Bright.d6139908.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bright Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Bright.d6139908.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Bright ## Travel Guide ![Canyon Walk featuring a bridge and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/709696175977795584/3729d912-e8f1-4382-a332-6bb8fca68ae2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Canyon Walk featuring a bridge and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/709696175977795584/3729d912-e8f1-4382-a332-6bb8fca68ae2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bright featuring a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139908/46e73c88-5b04-4329-9619-87d1989be11b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bright showing a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139908/52877c90-79fb-4085-9125-796742248c1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Canyon Walk featuring a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/709696175977795584/bc61d958-3313-4cfd-835a-13100936b287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bright Things to do #### Experience this Victorian High Country town with a bike, kayak, hiking boots or skis, or simply take your taste buds on a tour around the gorgeous Ovens Valley. Set in the heart of Victoria’s High Country, Bright and its surrounding villages of Porepunkah, Wandiligong, Harrietville and Tawonga offer a hub of thrilling alpine adventures and magnificent natural scenery at any time of the year. Explore the region’s mountains, valleys, rivers and snowfields. Treat your senses to a lavish experience of boutique wineries, restaurants, breweries, delicious local produce and re-energising wellness treatments. Bright is the gateway to some of Victoria’s most breathtaking mountain scenery. Base your trip in Bright and pick from hiking, mountain biking, kayaking or skiing adventures. Traverse fragrant eucalyptus forests, grassy heathland, scenic plateaus and snow gum groves in Mount Buffalo National Park and Alpine National Park. Hike the summits of Mount Feathertop and Mount Bogong, or ride on horseback through the High Plains and Kiewa Valley. Take your bike for a cruise on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail and explore over 100 kilometres (62 miles) of beautiful bushland, riverbanks, farmsteads and gourmet produce markets. Get an unforgettable aerial view over Bright and the High Country with a paragliding or hang-gliding trip from the town’s surrounding peaks. Explore the meandering Ovens and Buckland rivers with a canoe or kayak, or take a dingy and drop a fishing line. Fishing with bait and spinning for trout are popular options for fishers in Bright’s vicinity. More relaxed activities in Bright include a round at the Bright Country Golf Club, scenic drives, brisk walks around town, massage treatments and yoga classes. Bright is situated on the Great Alpine Road, approximately 3.5-hours’ drive from Melbourne via the Hume Highway. Reach Bright via the regional V/Line railway service via Wangaratta. Camp in the area’s State Forests and National Parks, or pick from a range of accommodation options in the town. Sample regional produce at Bright’s regular markets throughout spring and summer. Visit in autumn to see the magnificent European trees that line Bright’s main street become a kaleidoscope of red and gold. In winter, use Bright as a base for exciting ski adventures on the slopes of Falls Creek and Mount Hotham. - Bright Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Bright ![Tasman Holiday Parks - South Bright ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625500/9625456/2c659607_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tasman Holiday Parks - South Bright 7-15 Churchill Avenue Bright VIC CA $196 CA $215 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sew Bright Alpine Quilting and Bright Library are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews) Swimming pool nice unit great location Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=9625456&PinnedHotelID=9625456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139908) ![Big4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Bright](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626100/9626076/caa20c2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Big4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Bright 1-11 Mountbatten Avenue Bright VIC CA $215 CA $215 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Bright. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (298 reviews) Amazing cabin, fantastic staff, great location! 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(54 reviews) Good amenities particularly when travelling with a dog Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=109509162&PinnedHotelID=109509162&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139908) [See all 553 properties in Bright](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6139908) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Tasman Holiday Parks - South Bright ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625500/9625456/2c659607_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tasman Holiday Parks - South Bright 7-15 Churchill Avenue Bright VIC Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sew Bright Alpine Quilting and Bright Library are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews) Swimming pool nice unit great location Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Bright-Hotels-Bright-Caravan-Park.h9625456.Hotel-Information) ![Ovensview On Riverside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26570000/26562100/26562074/04d3fb76_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ovensview On Riverside 1 Riverside Ave Bright VIC Stay at this apartment in Bright. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Canyon Walk and Centenary Park Streamside Reserve ... 8/10 Very Good! (102 reviews) Clean and comfortable. Could do with updating. Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Bright-Hotels-Ovensview-On-Riverside.h26562074.Hotel-Information) ![Westwood Lodge Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626000/9626000/9abe503a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Westwood Lodge Apartments 8 Wood Street Bright VIC Stay at this apartment in Bright. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Bright City Clock Tower and Bright Library are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews) One of the best First impression was WOW! Our rooms were so comfy and cosy I wish we had stayed longer. The bed was extremely comfortable and the surrounding area was excellent for coffee, shopping and walks. Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Bright-Hotels-Westwood-Lodge-Apartments.h9626000.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Bright](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6139908&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ovens-River-Rail-Trail-Bridge-Bright.d553248635974530522.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bright Splash Park featuring a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975698133/00943cb5-d7f9-4e11-b1d4-dbadf917e80e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bright Splash Park Explore the great outdoors at Bright Splash Park, a lovely green space in Bright. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bright-Splash-Park-Bright.d553248635975698133.Vacation-Attraction) ![Centenary Park Streamside Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/623455607922167808/49c5dd7d-bf5a-48fc-b72f-dbd1af0b4df2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Centenary Park Explore the great outdoors at Centenary Park, a lovely green space in Bright. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Centenary-Park-Streamside-Reserve-Bright.d623455607922167808.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ovens River J15 Streamside Reserve which includes a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/624514330118041600/358a143c-b933-4625-95a0-3a49830712c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ovens River J15 Streamside Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Ovens River J15 Streamside Reserve, a lovely green space in Bright. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area. 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