2026 Dates: Friday 24 April - Sunday 3 May. Gala Day Saturday 2nd May

Open Gardens sponsored by:

Alpine Perennials Nursery

Alpine Perennials Nursery 1828 Great Alpine Road, Harrietville, Victoria, Australia

Alpine 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…

Free

Nightingale Bros – Alpine Produce

Nightingales 708 Morses Creek Rd,, Wandiligong, Victoria, Australia

We have many varieties of roses: standards bush and weeping. Rhododendrons, beautifulAzaleas and Hydrangeas. A variety of Conifers, Poplars, Maples and Dogwoods, includingmany Acers.

Gold Coin donation

Opening Ceremony & Acknowledgement of Country

Howitt Park 7 Riverside Avenue, Bright, Victoria, Australia

Family friendly entertainment at Howitt Park. The official opening of the Bright Autumn Festival to welcome all and enjoy the autumn vibes at the park. Live music, food and drink vans and face painting for the kids.

Free

Alpine Light “Autumn Showcase Launch”

Alpine Light Gallery 102a Gavan St, Bright, Victoria, Australia

Local photographers Mieke and Matt would like to invite you to attend the launch of their “Autumn Showcase” of spectacular Autumnal scenery at their Alpine Light Photography Gallery on Gavan Street in Bright. Come and be immersed in spectacular landscapes from the Alpine Valley and beyond!102a Gavan Street, across the road from the Cinema /…

Free entry

P12 Bright Fun Fun

Bright P12 College Bakers Gully Rd and Park St, Bright, Victoria, Australia

Bright P-12 College Fun Run The Bright Fun Run has been bringing our community together since 2011, and it’s now a must-do event on the local calendar! More than just a race, it’s a fun-filled fundraiser for Bright P-12 College, set against the stunning backdrop of Bright, North East Victoria. Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a challenge or just looking…

Wandi Nut Festival

Alpine Park Wandiligong White Star Road, Wandiligong, Victoria, Australia

It's that time of year again when we all go a little bit nuts in Wandiligong.Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Music-nuts and Crazy-as-a-coco-nuts. Saturday: Party Time with an afternoon of great music, delicious food and local wines, beers and spirits, and nutty entertainment galore.Sunday: Market Day with local produce and craft stalls plus more music and lots of…

$35

The Golden Assayer’s Garden

Golden Assayer's Garden 49 Robertson St, Myrtleford, Victoria, Australia

This historic property and land previously featured an entrance to Reform gold mine in the 1800's. Thoughtfully landscaped to balance old world charm with naturalistic planting - designed to attract birds, bees and insects. The topsoil has been rejuvenated with organic compost, mulch and planting of indigenous plants, trees, flowers, fruit and nut trees, and…

$5

Stony Creek Fish Farm

Trout Farm 10 Stony Creek Road, Harrietville, Victoria, Australia

Stony Creek Fish Farm is a must-stop in autumn, with many deciduous trees which transform into a tapestry of colours this time of year. You can now take in the picturesque surroundings, with a coffee or smoked trout bagel by the pond of course. You are also welcome to catch a fish or purchase local…

Free

Danica Park

Danica Park 41 Walkers Lane, Bright, Victoria, Australia

Fifty 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, Australia

Private 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.

$3

Chalet Lumineux

Chalet Lumineux 414 Back Porepunkah Road, Bright, Victoria, Australia

A 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.

Gold Ore Crusher and Museum

Bright Battery Corner of Coronation Avenue and Churchill Avenue, Bright, Victoria, Australia

Gold Ore Crusher and Museum next to Doughertys Bridge will be open 2-4 pm on Saturday 27th April. Return to yesteryear with a fascinating description of the crushing process at the Bright State Battery, an intact quartz crushing battery in Coronation Avenue, just over Doughertys Bridge. Inspect our mining museum in the manager’s quarters. Parking…

$10