Merry Christmas from the Bright Holiday Parks
Your Guide to What’s On in Bright & Surrounds This Festive Season
There’s something truly magical about spending Christmas in Bright. Whether you’re staying at Bright Riverside Holiday Park beside the Ovens River or relaxing just minutes away at Bright Porepunkah Holiday Park, you’re perfectly placed to enjoy sunshine, swimming, scenic trails, local markets, festive events and long balmy evenings under the gum trees.
To help you make the most of your stay, here’s our roundup of the very best things happening in Bright, Porepunkah and the surrounding region this Christmas and New Year.
Christmas Events and Festive Fun
🎶 Bright Carols in the Park – 21 December 2025
Held at Howitt Park — right across from Bright Riverside Holiday Park — Carols in the Park is one of the region’s most cherished festive traditions. Bring a chair or picnic rug, enjoy community carolling and keep an eye out… Santa is expected to make an appearance!
🎅🎤 Christmas Carol-Oke – 22 December 2025
Across from Riverside at Bright Brewery.
If you missed Carols in the Park (or want more!), join Bright’s own Caroling King Adam Lindsay for live-carol karaoke with full band and festive energy.
Family-friendly · Free entry.
6pm–9pm · Free event
🎁 🌿 Bright Make It • Bake It • Grow It Market – 20 December 2025
Held at Howitt Lane in Bright, this vibrant market is perfect for picking up last-minute Christmas gifts. Expect local produce, art, craft, jewellery, candles, kids’ clothing, baked goods, plants and more.
Summer Experiences to Enjoy During Your Stay
🚴♀️ Ride the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
A scenic, family-friendly trail connecting Bright to Porepunkah. Enjoy river views, photo stops, a cooling swim at Porepunkah Riverside Park and even a winery detour to Ringer Reef.
Guests at Bright Porepunkah Holiday Park can access the trail right from the park gate!
💦 Swim, Paddle or Picnic Along the Ovens River
From riverside swimming holes to shady picnic spots, the Ovens River is the ultimate place to cool off. Both of our parks are perfectly located for lazy river days.
🐾 Spot a Platypus at Dawn or Dusk
Bright and Porepunkah are among the best places in Australia to see platypus in the wild. Look for bubbles in calm waters at sunrise or sunset — a sign they’re feeding below the surface.
🍻🎉 New Year’s Eve at Bright Brewery – 31 Dec 2025
Ring in the new year Alpine style with Echo Thief live, DJ sets, bars indoors and out, free finger food, lawn games and a disco igloo.
Across the road from Bright Riverside Holiday Park!
Tickets essential.
Merry Christmas from Our Team
Whether you’re gathered with family, travelling with friends, or enjoying a peaceful caravan or camping Christmas under the gum trees, we hope your festive season in Bright is filled with sunshine, great food, happy moments and long-lasting memories.
Thank you for choosing Bright Riverside Holiday Park and Bright Porepunkah Holiday Park.
From our families to yours — Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! 🎄✨
