Clean, modern, reasonably priced motel near the centre of Bright. The quality and friendliness of…read morethe service was excellent. We had booked for two nights (Friday and Saturday) for a weekend of skiing up at Mt Hotham. At check-in, the lady at the front desk gave us very useful information about the road condition and suggested that we may struggle to get back down the mountain if we made it up the Saturday morning - she said if that was the case, that she wouldn't charge us and recommended we take our belongings with us if we decided to make the trip (Mt. Hotham had just been hit with 2 ft of snow and the access roads had been closed for several hours). We took her advice and she turned out to be spot on - we ended up staying in Dinner Plain for our second night. We phoned the Motor Inn and it was not a problem for them. A few days later, I received a receipt in the mail along with a nice hand written note thanking us for our stay. Great, genuine friendly service is hard to beat. Room was spacious and fairly recently renovated and there is a nice pool in the middle of the complex. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced motel in the Bright / Harrietville area.

FCCC, Falls Creek Country Club, commands attention as you approach the village on Bogong High…read morePlains Road. It's one of the first buildings you see and with its 6 floors stands tall... in a village full of not-so-tall buildings. It comes with three huge advantages. First, The Gully chairlift runs right next to it. In a good season it doesn't matter so much because you can ski/board down the actual streets right to the rear door of FCCC and step off your board and inside. In a bad season the streets may not be skiable but the run under the chair lift will maintain some snow so that you can at least ski to the low side of FCCC and then just walk up some steps to your digs. Second, whilst you don't have to use the FC oversnow taxi service, it's far easier to pay and go rather than drag all your stuff to your accommodation, but like everything it doesn't come cheap. Because FCCC sits by the main road with a driveway leading to its entry doors you don't need to use oversnow - in fact you can drive right to their door, unpack, then drive your car to the car park afterwards. Third, and still rare in this day and age, they offer free WI-FI which works okay. They have a number of accommodation options, to suit anything from two to 12 people, on the front/balcony side and on the rear, with prices that reflect this as well as creature comforts. There are 2 storage rooms/areas as well as drying cupboards in all apartments. There is a restaurant with quite reasonable food options and a pool/spa/sauna open till 8pm. The apartments are in good condition, although simple and dated, and management quite approachable with any issues. Returning guests get 5% off their rates and for those requiring hire there's a hire shop just a 2 minute walk away at Central Sports.

Bright has a number of options for camping grounds but this one truly takes the cake! Permanent…read morecaravan sites, cabins and camping spots are all on offer for guests, accompanied by freshly renovated bathroom blocks and campers kitchens. Whilst the site doesn't have a pool, it does have a beautiful creek running through it that allows you to get away from the token annoying child dropping bombs in the pool. The camp ground is located a quick 5 minute walk into town, has a service station at the entrance and has plenty of entertainment for people of all ages. Make sure you book into this camping ground the next time to roll into this neck of the woods - you won't regret it!

I have stayed at Bright Holiday Park twice during cycling trips. It is a nice place with a creek…read morerunning through the middle of the park, fairly well dispersed amenities, and free wifi pretty much wherever you are. Also, it seems that many of the sites have pretty decent shade. Moreover, check in is organized and efficient with the office providing a map to your site, overview of the rules, and list of passcodes. I would stay there again. It would, however, be nice to have more refrigerator and BBQ areas around the park.

An absolute gem for fully self contained accommodation in Bright…read more With absolute river frontage and a three minute or so walk along the river front to town, cafes and restaurants etc. the cottage location and cosy comfort is five star. With three bedrooms, master chef equipped kitchen and two bathrooms, the property is highly recommended for couples, families and those wanting a quiet and relaxing stay. Wifi and NBN keeps you connected and the property Is truly a home away from home.

Hotel is clean. Receptionist is friendly. Rooms and bed are clean. It's got that quaint old country…read moreside decor that I like. Location is fabulous. Just a short drive or walk away from Bright Town area. Free parking is most welcomed here so all's good! They even have a pool for you to swim during the summer.

This is going to sound trite but when I say I have delayed this review because I was determined to…read moreget it right, I am telling the truth. I didn't want to slap together a few words of encouragement and leave it at that... I want to convey to you just how wonderful this place is. The first thing that strikes you about the Velo Bright is how much it seems to offer in such a small area. Renovated and expanded this place is warm, stylish and inviting. We were given a code (ala AirBnB style) and this gave us 24 hour access to the building and our room. Nice and easy. Our first room (more on that later) was small but functional, warm and very stylish. But it was the bathroom and shower that blew us away and you will be no different. No picture will do this shower justice and it is very clear that a lot of care and attention has been poured into the design and finish of this boudoir. Flourishes like tiles that extend up the wall and over your head, clearly not necessary, make it obvious that this was designed to be enjoyed and as well as be functional. We made our way to the bar and was struck by how warm and cosy it was what with its use of wood and exposed beams. The beautiful open fire and plush furnishings also helped us enjoy a beer that was, after a long drive, essential. It was then we were approach by the manager who, seemingly for no reason, offered to upgrade our room simply because we were the only guests that night. This second room was much larger with a living area as well as bedroom but an even bigger version of the incredible shower from the previous room. This room went onto enhance an already wonderful experience. Dinner at the restaurant was very since and the staff friendly and accomodating. But it was when we went to leave that the bar manager struck up a conversation that lead him to open the whisky bar - just for us - so we could enjoy a whiskey in private. The staff at the Velo are friendly and make you feel at home and while it could be argued this is what they are supposed to do, it is their flexibility and imagination that make this a very special place. They go outside the square to give you the best possible stay whether that be for one night or ten. I would happily drive to Bright just to stay there again... it really was that special.

Good food and good coffee. What more could you ask for? Friendly staff and a dining room full of…read morecycling memorabilia

Arrived for lunch after exploring the first signs of snow up around Mt Hotham. Turned up about…read more12.20, which was just after the lunch service started for the day. Only one other couple were present and seemed to be enjoying their meal. Our party of 9 consisted of 4 adults and 5 kids. The entire menu looked delightful and was recommended the Angus Scotch Fillet by the other couple present. As the day was absolutely fantastic we sat out on the ample deck outside. Inside was quaint and had that 'local' feel that only a good pub has. Meals were delivered super quick and not one was below par with their chips to die for. Staff were amazing and very helpful and happy for a chat. Prices were a little pricey but for what was presented, both food/bevvies & service, it was easy to forgive. The novelty of the Sunday Roast will definitely draw us back.

Dartmouth has a wonderful community and the pub, run by the Scales family is the hub. Good pub food…read morewith absolutely great steaks grazed on the farm. Lorrae always runs a Raffle and everyone has a great time. A few weeks ago they had a Hāngi and the food was delicious. The comedians kept everyone entertained and a good night was had by all. Robyn runs immaculate hotel rooms and breakfast is scrumptious and generous. She also looks after the lodges which can be state of the art or basic depending on your needs and budget. We're looking forward to visiting this beautiful area more often.