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Bright Memorial Arboretum
Arboretum Mountbatten Ave, Bright, Victoria, AustraliaA wide variety of trees planted in a large park in memorial to two firefighters killed in a helicopter accident in 1978. This park is completely fenced, making it a perfect place to letthe dog run free. New park benches have also been installed for those morecontemplative.
Bright Art Gallery
Bright Art Gallery 28 Mountbatten Avenue, Bright, Australia, AustraliaThe premier event of the Bright Art Gallery’s year is the annual Autumn Art Show. Running for over 50 years, the Autumn Art Show is held annually to coincide with the very popular Bright Autumn Festival when the town of Bright is resplendent with Autumn colour. Each year the Autumn Art Show attracts over 800…
Shady Brook Cottages
Shady Brook 20 Mountain View Walk,, Harrietville, Victoria, AustraliaA spectacular 14-acre garden of which over 5 acres are landscaped, bounded by OvensRiver and a mountain backdrop of natural forest. The Garden is only 20 years old but itsmicro environment has accelerated maturity. Exotic trees include Maples, Oaks,Magnolias, Dogwoods, Birches and Conifers, many of which are rare. Along the mountainedge and throughout the garden…
Alpine Perennials Nursery
Alpine Perennials Nursery 1828 Great Alpine Road, Harrietville, Victoria, AustraliaAlpine Perennials Nursery at Harrietville are specialist growers of beautiful flowering plants& shrubs. Since opening in September 2021, the nursery has experienced great supportfrom locals and toursits. The majority of Alpine Perennials plants are grown on-site and areacclimatised to the conditions of the Alpine region. Craig and Julie Hulbert bring manyyears of horticultural expertise to…
Nightingale Bros – Alpine Produce
Nightingales 708 Morses Creek Rd,, Wandiligong, Victoria, AustraliaWe have many varieties of roses: standards bush and weeping. Rhododendrons, beautifulAzaleas and Hydrangeas. A variety of Conifers, Poplars, Maples and Dogwoods, includingmany Acers.
Danica Park
Danica Park 41 Walkers Lane, Bright, Victoria, AustraliaFifty year old established European trees. Trees include Oak, Golden Ash, Elm, WeepingElm, Tulip Tree, Acer, Sycamore and more.
Elm Haven
Elm Haven 13 Railway Avenue, Bright, victoria, AustraliaPrivate town garden, framed by heritage listed 100 year old trees. This much loved gardenallows you to wander through its collection of traditional and cottage plants and trees. Anassortiment of unusual, crafted garden art enhances the garden. The home and garden sitharmoniously within the 1/2 acre site.
Chalet Lumineux
Chalet Lumineux 414 Back Porepunkah Road, Bright, Victoria, AustraliaA beautiful, mature woodland garden, a variety of Arbre, lovely setting to lose yourself in.Colourful Oaks, Liquidambar, Silver Birch, Azaleas, Camelias and much more. Plenty ofparking and seating.
Bright and District Historical Society Museum
Museum 2 Railway Avenue, Bright, Victoria, AustraliaThe museum displays railway, gold and social history of the area. There is rolling stock typical of that used on the Ovens Valley Railway. Many Chinese miners worked on the goldfields, and there is a replica of the Buckland Valley Joss House that was destroyed in the riots of 1857. There is a large collection…
‘Murders and Mysteries’
Visitors Information Centre 119 Gavan Street, Bright, Victoria, AustraliaMeet at the Alpine Visitor Information Centre, 119 Gavan Street, Bright, at 6.00 for a walking tour of the CBD with a local historian who will tell the stories of Bright’s darker history. Duration approximately 1 hour. Rain cancels. Time: 6.00pm Bookings not required, but cap of 50 walkers.
The Rush for Gold and the Chinese
Bright Cemetery Coronation Avenue, Bright, Victoria, AustraliaMeet at the Bright Cemetery gates at 9.30 for an informative walk through the Chinese section of the cemetery, followed by a visit to the Bright Museum, where you will hear about the infamous Buckland Riot while enjoying homemade morning tea and also explore the Chinese exhibits in the museum and the replica Joss House.…
Chestnut Tree Holiday Units
Chestnut Tree 154-158 Delany Avenue, Bright, Victoria, AustraliaThree acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with a range of standard roses, camellias,dogwoods, maples, Mt Fuji Weeping cherries, catalpas, mulberries, and much more.