Itinerary 4 – If Romance is what you need!
Need a romantic getaway in Bright or want to re-connect. A Bright Riverside Holiday Park cabin is ideal for your stay in Bright. Stylish, spacious, luxurious. Perfect to relax after exploring what beautiful Bright has to offer. The park is tranquil, located right on the Ovens River, perfect for a romantic getaway or just to relax.
Day 1
8.30am — Bright Breakfast
The smell of deliciousness will be wafting around every corner, so follow your nose to one of the cafes in the town centre.
9.30am — River Walks
We’ve scheduled you some fresh mountain air on a lovely 5km-return riverside stroll along the charming Cherry Walk or Canyon Walk.
11.00am — Apple Farm
We recommend a little sojourn through Wandiligong, stopping in at the apple farm-gate store. Not only is it stocked full of local produce, but the scenery will make a pretty sweet backdrop for your Instagram couple selfies.
12.00pm — Lunch & Local Brews
Bright has a number of local brews – from beer, to coffee (…and wine and gin) – and all the venues serve lunch!
1.30pm — Mount Buffalo
‘Wow’ factor doesn’t get more wow than this – cuddle up on a romantic Portaledge Picnic on the iconic Mount Buffalo. Hanging off a cliff not your idea of romance? Pause at Buffalo’s Gorge Lookout then take a short hike to Ladies Bath and Eurobin Falls on the way down.
5.30pm — Punkah Nights
Back in the valley, stop in Porepunkah for dinner, grab a glass of wine, and watch the evening envelop the granite cliffs of Mount Buffalo.
Day 2
7.15am — Marvellous Mornings
Sorry to wake you, but it’s time to get on over to Mount Beauty, stopping at Tawonga Gap Lookout for a stunning view of Victoria’s highest mountain, Mount Bogong.
8.00am — Breakfast
You can always trust the bakery to be open early, with hot pastries and freshly brewed coffee.
9.00am — Horsing Around
Experience the High Country like the cattlemen of old on a scenic horse ride in the foothills of Mount Bogong.
12.30pm — Lunch
Take that cattleman’s appetite of yours to one of the cafes in Mount Beauty, Tawonga or Tawonga South.
1.30pm — Get Acquainted
Time to check out the streets of this old hydro-workers town and wander through its stores and produce market.
2.30pm — Secret Beauty
There’s more to this little town than meets to eye, so drop into the Visitor Information Centre – and its awesome little museum – and discover your surrounds, from gorge walks and bike paths to local wineries and the brewery.
4.30pm — Pre-Dinner Drink
OK couples, time to chillax. Back in Bright, sit back and sip on a beverage at one of our wine bars or at the distillery or brewery.
5.30pm — Feast
Fancy a trendy underground steak house? Or fine dining in an historic doctor’s cottage? Maybe traditional pub fare or classic Italian, Thai or Japanese? Whatever your style, Bright is your oyster.
7.30pm — The Night is Young
Not ready to stop? Grab a cocktail at one of our bars and kick-on into the night.
