There are many things to do and see in and around the bright area. Below are just a few.

• Mountain bike trails 
• Road cycling 3 surrounding mountains; Buffalo, Hotham and falls creek.
• On and off road motorcycling
• Bushwalking tracks along the Ovens river and more adventurous walks on all mountains
• Snow play and downhill and Xc skiing - www.mthotham.com.au , www.fallscreek.com.au , www.visitmountbuffalo.com.au
• Fishing
• Winery and brewery tastings
• Music weekends
• Hot rod weekend - www.brightsiconicrodrun.com.au

• Various cycling events
• Autumn colours and brilliant weather
• Watch a game of local footy
• 2 + chef hat restaurants next door
• Best culinary scene in country victoria with 30 eateries in the area
• Paragliding
• Joyflights
• Splashpark across the road 
• Parkland and ovens river across the road
• Boutique cinema next door

• Fish farm at harrietville
• Ice creameries
• Shopping
• Lolly shops
• Caving and rock climbing
• Canoeing
• Various swimming holes including life guarded area at howitt park across the road