HOW TO HAVE THE ULTIMATE GIRLS WEEKEND IN BRIGHT

YOUR 'HOW TO' LOCALS HOLIDAY GUIDE

Cracking eats, handcrafted drinks, outdoor activities galore and bountiful shops - Bright has everything you need for an unforgettable friends getaway. Check out Shannon from Hara House's insider tips on how to have the ultimate girls weekend in Bright. Keen for more? Explore our list of guides here.

HARA HOUSE

STEP 1. CHECK INTO RETRO CHARM

Treat your crew to a stay at Hara House . This retro slice of fun has every you need for a weekend of memory making. Check into mid-century luxe rooms, sip artisanal cocktails by the pool and take their included pink bikes for a spin.

BRIGHT BOUTIQUE HOMEWARES

STEP 2. BROWSE GO-ON-TREAT-YOURSELF DECOR

All those luxe finishings inspiring you to add to your home decor? After breakfast at one of Bright's cafes, kick off the fun at Bright Boutique Homewares . Whether you're after a new throw or a whole new room, this charming shop in its cute cottage setting is just the ticket.

BOWERBIRD BRIGHT

STEP 3. PICK UP A BRIGHT TREASURE

Stroll Bright's picturesque town centre and browse shops filled with locally made goods, produce, fashion, art and more. Don't miss stopping by Bowerbird Bright to check out their range of alpine feel gifts, holiday mementos and decor.

BILLY BUTTON CELLAR DOOR

STEP 4. TASTE LOCAL WINES

A stay in Bright is not complete without tasting the local produce and drinks. Visit the Billy Button Cellar Door in the heart of town to sip their award-winning wines. With a range of up to 30 different wines, try alternative varieties as well as the classics over a platter of High Country cheeses and treats.

BRIGHT MINI GOLF

STEP 5. WHO IS THE FAIR-GREEN OF THEM ALL

Work up your dinner appetite with a round of 18 holes at Bright Mini Golf . Mirroring the Bright Golf Course's layout and replete with colourful putters and golf balls, you'll be teeing off in style. Post game, stroll back to town centre by the Ovens River.

REED & CO. DISTILLERY

STEP 6. FINISH WITH EPIC COCKTAILS AND CRACKING EATS

Top off your day of fun with Reed and Co. Distillery's handcrafted cocktails and Japanese-inspired woodfire-grilled meals. Run by hatted-chefs-turned-distillers, your tastebuds will thank you.