Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bright to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Bright

Cliff Picnic
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Outdoors

Where to Eat in Bright

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sir Loins (14 Barnard St) and Bright Brewery (121 Great Alpine Road) are great picks.

When to visit Bright

Bright in October
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bright in October
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 Qantas Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Bright departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, 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 Qantas Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Bright departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bright

ABXAlbury

Airlines serving Bright

Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (183 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (953 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (557 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)

Where to stay in Bright

Average rates range from around $265 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $261 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bright

Most booked hotels in Bright

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Riverbank Park Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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High Country Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$140+
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Harrietville Hotel Motel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$134+
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The Harrietville Snowline Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$136+
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Bright Cabin Park
0 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in Bright

Expect to pay $1.63 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 $19.50 and $26.00.

Expect to pay $1.63 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 $19.50 and $26.00.