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Bright

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Bright

Bright is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Porepunkah, 13km from Mount Buffalo National Park.

Bright is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 2,620, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Bright sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bright to your route.

About Bright

Bright (pronunciation: ) is a town in northeastern Victoria, Australia, 319 metres above sea level at the southeastern end of the Ovens Valley. At the 2021 census, Bright had a population of 2,620. It is located in the Alpine Shire local government area.

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What are the best things to do in Bright?

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Where is Bright located?

Bright is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -36.7300 latitude, 146.9598 longitude.

What is the population of Bright?

Bright has a population of approximately 2,620 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,620
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-36.7300, 146.9598

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Bright

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Mount Buffalo National Park

Granite plateau in Victoria's alpine region reached by a steep sealed road with hairpin bends, gorge lookouts and a historic chalet.

13 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Mount Hotham Road Summit

The highest sealed road point in Australia at about 1,840 m, where the Great Alpine Road crests Mount Hotham amid snow gums and huge Victorian Alps views.

31 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Great Alpine Road

Australia's highest year-round accessible sealed road, climbing through Victoria's alpine region to Mount Hotham at 1,861 meters.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Beechworth Bakery

A high-country institution since 1984 in the gold-rush town of Beechworth, famous for its Ned Kelly pie topped with bacon and egg. The queue out the door on weekends is the reliable indicator.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Bright

  • 31 kmMount Hotham Road SummitThe highest sealed road point in Australia at about 1,840 m, where the Great Alpine Road crests Mount Hotham amid snow gums and huge Victorian Alps views.
  • 39 kmGreat Alpine RoadAustralia's highest year-round accessible sealed road, climbing through Victoria's alpine region to Mount Hotham at 1,861 meters.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bright.

Porepunkah

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 1,024

Myrtleford

🇦🇺 Australia

28 km awayPop. 3,285

Falls Creek

🇦🇺 Australia

32 km awayPop. 3,288

Hotham Heights

🇦🇺 Australia

34 km awayPop. 2,221

Dinner Plain

🇦🇺 Australia

41 km awayPop. 1,122

Yackandandah

🇦🇺 Australia

48 km awayPop. 1,763

Beechworth

🇦🇺 Australia

48 km awayPop. 4,274

Baranduda

🇦🇺 Australia

60 km awayPop. 2,311

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