Bright Colonial Motel

14/10/2025

We are so excited with Mt Buffalo reopening to visitors. Spring is the perfect time to visit Mt Buffalo, and Bright, with sunny days and cool nights, beautiful wildflowers, and gorgeous waterfalls. We can't wait to see you back in our region.

Good news from our friends at Parks Victoria... Mount Buffalo National Park has partially reopened to visitors. 💙

Most of the key visitor sites along the main road are reopening. However a few of the more remote walking tracks and the two remote campsites remain closed.

Victoria Police will continue to be present on the mountain with regular patrols. Parks Vic are comfortable that the work they have done means this loved National Park is now safe to open.

For further detail about open and closed areas, please refer to: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2025/10/06/22/16/mt-buffalo-national-park-reopens

14/09/2025

Spring is the perfect time to visit Bright. We are open and ready to welcome visitors. September school holidays are just around the corner, we can't wait to see you!

07/05/2025

Autumn really is the most beautiful time of the year in Bright.

18/12/2024

With the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail at the rear of the Bright Colonial Motel, there is no excuse for not jumping on a bike to explore!

28/11/2024

Last-minute Summer escape to Bright?

Grab a luxurious suite for the Christmas/New Year period:

• Deluxe Twin Suite (4 ppl) from Jan 1st, 5 nights
• Deluxe Family Suite (4 ppl) from Jan 2nd, 8 nights
• Deluxe Courtyard Suite (2 ppl) from Dec 27th, 4 nights
• Deluxe King Suite (2 ppl) from Dec 24th, 5 nights
• Deluxe King Suite (2 ppl) from Jan 1st, 7 nights

Who's ready to unwrap a magical Christmas in beautiful Bright? Book now!

22 fully renovated modern Suites, suited to couples, cyclists, groups and families, 300m to the town

19/06/2024

With low overnight temperatures and heavy frosts, winter is definitely here.

The cold starts have the snow guns firing at both Mt Hotham and Falls Creek, and with 3 lifts spinning at each resort, it’s the perfect time for beginners to avoid the crowds and visit the mountains.

Call now to book your winter escape.

29/04/2024

Telstra are upgrading the phone network in Bright this week. It means that our phone lines will be down intermittently until Thursday. Please, if you’re having trouble calling, send an email instead.

24/04/2024

Autumn colours

20/04/2024

Autumn is in full swing in Bright, which means it’s time to close the pool. Our solar heated salt mineral pool will reopen towards the end of Spring.

27/01/2024

Due to some late cancellations, we now have limited availability for the Brighter Days weekend in Bright. Have you always wanted to visit on the March long weekend but struggled to find accommodation? Now is your chance, give us a call to secure one of the last rooms.

12/11/2023

When you are next in Bright, we highly recommend dinner at Elm Dining. Joe and I were treated to the most amazing food, with an interesting wine list and exceptional service. You will not be disappointed.

Book your next stay with us, and we can help with your dinner reservations too.