Traveller Information

Planning your holiday is one of travelling’s pleasures. To help plan a great trip utilise the information on our website:
Accommodation - Over 40 holiday homes to choose from, a wide range of styles, all offering quality and value, from units and townhouses to homes and secluded country retreats.
Attractions - The best attractions in the region are also here, must do’s and national parks that add so much to your trip.
Festivals and Events -
At any time of the year there are great local events to enjoy, from wine shows, music festivals, rodeos to cultural celebrations. Check the events section on our website for full details.
Self-Drive - And if you want to plan a driving holiday, then follow our Travel Route planner, courtesy of Tourism Victoria in our Getting here section

All that you need to plan an engaging and inspirational holiday in the Alpine High Country are available on our website and the ones below.

All these ideas can be adapted to the length of time you wish to spend here – whether it’s a weekend, a couple of weeks or more. You’re bound to stay longer once you begin planning.

Other useful websites:
For all things High Country
www.victoriashighcountry.com.au

For Scenic Drives
www.greatalpineroad.info

Independent Adventure Tours:
www.highcountryadventure.info

For National Parks information
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

For Cycle Maps and Accommodation
www.murraytomountains.com.au

Food and Wine
www.northeastvalleys.com.au

For all things ski and snow play
www.skivic.com

If you’d like more details please contact our friendly staff at the Bright Holiday Accommodation Booking Service, we are waiting to help you plan your escape to the Victoria’s Alpine High Country. Visit www.brightholidays.com.au , Telephone: 1300 DICKENS or email: brightholidays@dickens.com.au

Planes, Trains, Buses and Automobiles

Getting to the Alpine High Country is as easy 1, 2, 3, or 4!

Planes

Albury Airport, located ten minutes from the center of Albury and 1.75 hours from the Resort, operates multiple daily flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and regional centres. The following carriers offer flights to Albury Wodonga:

• Rex Airlines www.rex.com.au
• Qantas Link www.qantas.com.au
• Brindabella Airlines www.brindabellaairlines.com.au

There is a small grass airstrip in Porepunkah, 5kms from Bright, but arrangements need to be made to use this.

Trains, Buses

A regular train service operates from Spencer Street Station to Wangarratta.
V/Line Railways run a bus that connects to the train in Wangaratta to and from Melbourne. The bus picks up outside the Alpine Hotel in Anderson St Bright. It travels via Beechworth and can be used for day trips to Beechworth on some days. A limited bus service also goes to Mt Beauty. Bicycles can be carried on the V/Line bus.

For more information contact
www.vline.com.au

and Automobiles
Being only a short distance from the Hume Highway, driving to Bright is easy.

Bright is situated on the Great Alpine Road(B 500) about 75 kms from the Hume Highway(M31) which is the main road connecting Melbourne to Sydney. Bright is just over three hours drive from Melbourne, seven hours drive from Sydney, five hours drive from Canberra and twelve hours drive from Adelaide.

Scenic Route Options....
A great circular tour from Melbourne is to travel from Melbourne to Bairnsdale on the Princes Hwy then over the High Country on the Great Alpine Road and then back to Melbourne via the Hume Hwy.

If you are coming from Sydney or Canberra why not travel via the Snowy Mountains through Thredbo, Corryong to the Great Alpine Road and on to Bright.

BUT which ever way you come leave plenty of time to spend many days based in Bright and exploring the Ovens Valley and Alpine High Country.

Distances

• Melbourne to Bright 3.5 hours
• Sydney to Bright 7.5 hours
• Canberra to Bright 4.5 hours
• Melbourne to Wangaratta 2.5 hours
• Wangaratta to Bright 1 hour
• Bright to Omeo 2 hours

Plan your trip to Bright now using the Tourism Victoria Route Planner.

TRAVEL PLANNER

Visitor Safety Tips

On the road
The Great Alpine Road is fully sealed and well-maintained with year round access. However, one should take extra care when driving in the Alpine Mountains, as roads can be narrow and winding.

During winter, the road to Mt Buffalo, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham is safe and cleared of snow constantly. While snow clearing equipment is used in the mountain areas in winter, you should be prepared for potential fog, ice, snow and strong winds during these months. When travelling on snow and ice, travel slowly, use lower gears, especially on steep down grade, brake slowly and early. Don't brake around corners.

It is regulation that snow chains, chains must be carried during the winter season. Modern easy to fit snowchain rental is readily available in the valley from ski hire shops and service stations throughout the Alpine High Country.

Motorists should also take extra care after days of rains and around sunrise and sunset when animals are more prevalent on the roads.

Ensure you are well rested before undertaking a long trip and take a break every two hours. Share the driving whenever possible.

Check Road Conditions
Check fuel, oil, tyres and antifreeze before you go to any of the ski resorts as there are limited services available. Alpine diesel is recommended for driving in the High Country and is available throughout the Alpine High Country.

Fuel
There is fuel available at petrol stations in Myrtleford, Porepunkah and Bright.

In the water
Be very careful when swimming in isolated locations in rivers, creeks and waterholes, especially if you have children with you.

Do not dive off rocks into natural pools that may be too shallow or you may sustain permanent spinal injuries. Don’t swim after dark, or when under the influence of alcohol.

Enjoying nature
If embarking on a bushwalk, always tell someone where you are going and be prepared for unexpected weather. Seek information on conditions from the ranger station or visitor information centre prior to departure. Also check the degree of difficulty of your walk.

Never walk alone, and always take sufficient food and water for the duration of the walk. Although the mountain streams are crystal clear, they are often unsuitable for drinking. When walking, carry a mobile phone if you’re within range of a network, but remember that coverage within the Alpine National Park and Mt Buffalo National Park is patchy and low temperatures can affect batteries.

Fires
When a total fire ban is declared, no fires of any kind are allowed in the open. This ban covers gas and fuel cookers, although barbeques provided in the park can be used. If you see a fire, note its position and phone 000.

Weather Conditions
If you’re heading the high areas, always pack warm and waterproof clothes. Even in cold weather, it’s easy to get sunburn. In alpine areas there are fewer trees, so shade is scare, ultraviolet radiation increases with altitude. For up to the minute weather reports online; www.weather.com.au.

Helpful Services

National Parks and Visitor Information Centres provide up to date information on winter road and weather conditions, fire bans and park regulations.

SES (Storm & Emergency) 13 25 00
RACV:131 111, www.racv.com.au
Parks Victoria:131 963
Vic Roads: 131 170
www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Snow Report - Official Victorian Snow Report
www.vicsnowreport.com.au
For 24-hour snow, road and weather reports:
DIAL: 1902 240 523 (55c per min incl. GST)
FAXBACK SERVICE: 1902 241 531 ($1.05 per min incl. GST)
Weather Report - Bureau of Meterology
www.bom.gov.au

Other Transport Operators

Bright Taxi's located in Bright. Contact 0408 589 370

Car Hire
Available from Alpine Car Rental
Car Hire &/or Minibus Rental -
Contact Details
Telephone: 0447 030 600

Bike Hire
Available from Cyclepath, Bright
Telephone: 5740 1442
www.cyclepath.com.au