Bright travel guide

Bright Tourism | Bright Guide

You're Going to Love Bright

Bright is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bright has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Bright

Where to Eat in Bright

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sir Loins (14 Barnard St) and Dr Mauve Bar and Lounge (100 Gavan St) are great picks.

When to visit Bright

Bright in August
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bright in August
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bright in January, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bright, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Bright

Plane

Although Bright doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albury (ABX), which is located 74 km from Bright. Airlines that fly from Australia to Bright include British Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Bright departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Bright is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 213 km from Bright. You’ll find branches of Europcar and CarHood, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

Although Bright doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albury (ABX), which is located 74 km from Bright. Airlines that fly from Australia to Bright include British Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Bright departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Bright is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 213 km from Bright. You’ll find branches of Europcar and CarHood, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bright

Airlines serving Bright

British Airways
Good (3,782 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (28 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (453 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (243 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (19 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Bright

Most booked hotels in Bright

Riverbank Park Motel
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$148+
High Country Motor Inn Bright
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$130+
Harrietville Hotel Motel
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$161+
Feathertop Winery
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$445+

Hiring a car in Bright

Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Bright (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.82 and $27.75.

Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Bright (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.82 and $27.75.