Wangaratta to Bright, Victoria: Distance, driving time and attractions

The Wangaratta to Bright drive is 79km long, with a driving time of around 57 minutes. Expect cheese producers and wineries as road trip attractions along the way.

The drive from Wangaratta to Bright, Victoria, takes you from the Murray River region to the Victoria High Country.

Wangaratta makes a solid base for special tasting experiences at two of Australia’s top wineries – Brown Brothers and Pizzini Wines, while Bright is a genuinely appealing holiday town.

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Wangaratta to Bright: Distance and driving time

The distance from Wangaratta to Bright by car is 79km. Going via the fastest route, this makes for a Wangaratta to Bright driving time of around 57 minutes. The drive is almost entirely along the Great Alpine Road – also known as the B500. There are also a few road trip attractions worth seeing on the way.

Wangaratta to Bright drive: Cheese and wine

The drive heads out of Wangaratta to the east, largely following the Ovens River. Possible stops early on in proceedings include Tolpuddle Goat Cheese and Farm Foods, just outside Tarrawingee. This cheese shop shows off local produce.

There’s more local produce, this time of a more drinkable kind, in Gapsted. Wine-tasting is available at Gapsted Wines, and there’s a strong Italian theme.

Wangaratta to Bright road trip attractions: Myrtleford

It’s one of several wineries around Myrtleford, the largest town on the Wangaratta to Bright drive. Myrtleford is in the foothills of the Australian Alps, and the best views of the surrounding area come from the Reform Hill Lookout in the Myrtleford Plantation.

Further along the Great Alpine Road, you’ll find Pumpkin Seeds Australia. You can admire the massive pumpkins growing in the fields at what claims to be Australia’s only pumpkin seed producer.

Things to do in Porepunkah

There are more wineries around Porepunkah, the turn-off for the Mount Buffalo National Park and home of the Porenpunkah Pines Holiday Park. From Porepunkah, it’s a seven minute drive into Bright.

The best things to do in Bright include the Canyon Walk, Bright Splash Park and Mystic Mountain Bike Park. It’s also home to the Bright Brewery – one of Australia’s best craft brewers.

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Visit Fairy Park on the Geelong to Ballarat drive.

Paddle at Fairy Cove and Squeaky Beach on Wilsons Promontory.

Swim at Childers Cove on the Apollo Bay to Warrnambool drive.

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