Restaway Holiday Units

07/11/2025

2025 Hot Rod Run is on!

29/10/2025

It’s Ready!
Our guest laundry renovation is complete.
The space has been refreshed with a new washer, upgraded lighting and a new sink.

14/10/2025

Mount Buffalo National Park will reopen with some restrictions from today, Tuesday 14 October.

Most popular visitor sites, trails and roads will reopen, including The Gorge and Mount Buffalo Chalet, The Horn, and Ladies Bath and Eurobin Falls.

Everyone at Parks Victoria thanks the Victoria Police for their work during this challenging time for the region. Police will continue to be in the park over the coming weeks.

Full details, including a map of closed/open areas, are available on the Parks Victoria website 👉 https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mount-buffalo-national-park -of-conditions

07/10/2025

This lovely boutique winery is across the road and well worth a visit.

Bright and Porepunkah are open for business.

05/10/2025

The area behind units 1 - 4 has had an amazing transformation.

23/09/2025

Stay with us these school holidays!

Take a walk across the road to Ringer Reef Winery to enjoy this view with a glass of their delicious wines.

16/09/2025

Travel warnings have changed and Ringer Reef cellar door will be open from Friday 12-5pm every day, except Wednesday. Please plan your visit, bookings can be made here https://ringerreef.com.au/pages/visit-us

The shops, cafés and restaurants in Bright and Porepunkah are open for business. While there is still an active police incident in the area, visitors are asked to remain alert and to make their own assessment when deciding to travel. When planning your trip, please note Mount Buffalo National Park is closed and we recommend you avoid remote areas. Check the VicRoads’ app for the latest on road access -
most routes are open but there may be temporary road closures. For updates on local conditions, stay informed through the VicEmergency app.

If now is not the right time to visit, we understand – please support our local businesses online, and we’ll be here to welcome you back whenever you are ready.

🌿 Visiting Bright & Porepunkah – FAQ
✅ Yes, you can visit—just note that Mount Buffalo National Park is closed.
🚗 Most roads are open (check the VicRoads app for updates).
📲 Stay informed via the VicEmergency app.
💛 Not ready to visit? That’s okay—support local businesses online until you return.
☕ Expect warm welcomes, open shops, cafés, and restaurants.

15/09/2025

12/09/2025

The shops, cafés and restaurants in Bright and Porepunkah are open for business. While there is still an active police incident in the area, visitors are asked to remain alert and to make their own assessment when deciding to travel.

When planning your trip, please note Mount Buffalo National Park is closed and we recommend you avoid remote areas. Check the VicRoads’ app for the latest on road access - most routes are open but there may be temporary road closures. For updates on local conditions, stay informed through the VicEmergency app.

If now is not the right time to visit, we understand – please support our local businesses online, and we’ll be here to welcome you back whenever you are ready.

The market is going ahead as planned on the 20th September.

18/08/2025

Looking forward to another great night!
Make sure you book early.

SAVE THE DATE!
It's all happening again this year, and you won't want to miss it!
BRIGHT TWILIGHT TASTINGS
Thursday, 16th October 2025
Ireland St Bright
Free entry from 5pm

Live Music
Local Flavours
Incredible Regional Wines
Magic Twilight Setting
Follow us on Instagram for updates, sneak peeks, and all the delicious details!