CLUBS & SPORT FACILITIES
Have you ever played croquet? Barefoot bowls? Or watched a fiery game of country football? There's plenty of action happening at the sporting clubs in Bright & Surrounds, so grab your racquet, hire an authentic grass tennis court and get hitting.
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AUSSIE RULES
Always a fun day out, watch the Bright Mountain Men take on their rivals at their stunning home ground at Pioneer Park, Bright. Watch from the historic stand or head into the bar at The Pavilion. Check the fixtures on the Ovens & King Football & Netball League website. Alternatively, see the Myrtleford Alpine Saints Football Club at McNamara Reserve competing in the Ovens Murray Football League, or the Dederang Mount Beauty Bombers heating things up in the Tallangatta & District Football League.
CRICKET
Pack the esky, grab a picnic blanket and settle in for a classic day of country cricket at one of the beautiful ovals in Bright & Surrounds. Head to Myrtleford to see the Ovens Valley United Cricket Club – AKA The Tigers – or watch the Mount Beauty United Cricket Club or Harrietville Cricket Club compete on home turf against the talented teams of the Wangaratta and Districts Cricket Association. During the cricket season, you can find the match fixtures and results on the Wangaratta and Districts Cricket Association website.
SOCCER
With a rich Italian immigrant history, it almost goes without saying that 'the beautiful game' is taken very seriously in Myrtleford – and so is their canteen! Watch the local talent take on the teams of the Albury Wodonga comp at the Myrtleford Savoy Soccer Club's home ground between March and September. Find the season's draw on the Savoy Soccer Club's website.
NETBALL
For some fast-paced excitement and seriously good talent, watch a game of netball. For the United Bright Football and Netball Club, find the fixtures on the Ovens and King League website; the Myrtleford Alpine Saints Football and Netball Club on the Ovens Murray League; and the Dederang Mount Beauty Football and Netball Club fixtures on the Tallangatta & District League.
A LIFE LIVED OUTSIDE
PLAY A GAME WITH US
BOWLS & CROQUET
Grab some mates and hit the bowling green or croquet court for a fantastic way to catch up with family and friends. Visit the Myrtleford Bowls Club, Bright Bowls Club or Bright Croquet Club for more information. There are also small bowling clubs in Tawonga, Mount Beauty and Dederang.
TENNIS COURTS
If you've never played on an authentic grass tennis court, then now's your chance. The Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club has nine maintained grass courts available for hire. Or you may just like to pull up courtside to watch the huge regional tournament that takes place each Easter. Additionally, there are artificial grass tennis courts available to hire in Bright, Mount Beauty and Dederang and a public concrete court in Dinner Plain.
GOLF COURSES
With picturesque surrounds and three 18-hole golf courses with grass greens – Bright Country Golf Club, Myrtleford Golf Club and Mount Beauty Golf Club – and a small 9-hole sand scrapes golf course in Dederang, those who enjoy a hit should definitely make space to pack the clubs in the car.
GYMS & POOLS
The Bright Sports Centre has a 17m indoor heated swimming pool, gym, fitness classes, squash courts and massage services. There is also a 50m outdoor swimming pool in Mount Beauty, and a 25m outdoor pool in Myrtleford. A number of gyms are in the region, including Forme Fitness and Headstrong Health & Fitness in Myrtleford, Bright Boot Camp and Alpine Fitness Centre in Bright and Mountain Gym in Mount Beauty.
SWIMMING HOLES
COOL OFF THE NATURAL WAY
Take a dip in the river or cool off at a lake. Our natural swimming spots are the ideal way to spend a hot summer's day.
OTHER EXPERIENCES YOU'LL LOVE
Women’s Six-Week Skills Series: Stepping It Up
Make time for yourself and prioritise your riding with their Six-Week ‘Stepping It Up’ Skills Course. Led by a qualified female instructor, this course is ideal for those who have had some skills coaching before, those who have been riding for a while, or those are keen to start progressing to more technical terrain. This…
Spartan Race Bright
Spartan Race is the world’s premier obstacle racing event. Catering for both ‘newbies’ as well as veteran racers. Most events typically include three race distances – the Sprint, which covers 5km and more than 20 obstacles, the Super, which covers 10km and more than 24 obstacles and the Beast, which covers 21km and more than…
Mt. Beauty Running Festival
This is one of Australia’s most scenic foot races with an emphasis on fun for all the family. Choose your event between the four distances on offer! A 18 kilometre trail run through some of the iconic bush tracks and river crossing in the area. A 10.6 kilometre fun run following the pristine Kiewa River…
Buffalo Stampede Festival
The Buffalo Stampede Festival promises to draw over 1,600 trail runners from across Australia to Bright in the North East of Victoria, Australia. Race distances range from the epic 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon all the way down to the 2km Junior Dash – there is absolutely a challenge for everybody and their families to enjoy.
Bogong to Hotham – The Rooftop Run
A classic mountain ultra trail running race by Trailsplus across the rooftop of Victoria’s High Country. The iconic Bogong to Hotham (B2H) “Rooftop Run” enjoyed a successful return in 2024 for its 33rd running, back to a grass roots format and they look forward to their 34th running in 2025. B2H is a classic race…
Buffalo Stampede Festival
The Buffalo Stampede Festival is an Epic series of sky running and trail running events held in Bright and Mt Buffalo, Victoria. Race distances range from the epic 100km Bright Ultra SkyMarathon all the way down to their 2km Junior Dash – there is absolutely a challenge for everybody and their families to enjoy.
SCENIC FLIGHTS
RIDE THE BREEZE
Take a tandem paragliding tour, learn to fly solo, or go on a glider flight over Victoria's highest mountain.