Family

Bright's new natural themed splash park has opened up in Centenary Park, alongside Morses Creek, and is a great draw card for families to Bright and surrounds over the warmer months. With design centered... on the region's mining heritage and natural environment, there are four splash pads, each designed to suit different age groups from toddlers through to teenagers. The surface of the splash pads is textured concrete. The park has been designed to suit graduating abilities, but parents still need to judge their child's ability to use certain elements. The top pad with the dredge bucket is an exhilarating experience and is best suited to older children. The park uses a single-use water system which draws water from a bore and requires no chemical treatment. Used water is drained into the river, adding to the natural flows. Best of all, its FREE! A must to add to your bucket list for your next visit to Bright!!

This Family Friendly walk suits all ages and abilities. No bushwalking experience is required as it is on a formed track but there are a few obstacles, short steep hills and occasional steps. It is clearly... sign posted. Starting from Howitt Park head towards the Star Road bridge. The track on the northern bank of the Ovens River has steep steps and may be difficult for people with limited mobility. The track on the southern bank from Howitt Park to Canyon Lane is sealed and wheelchair friendly (Grade 1). For a longer loop, continue past the two suspension bridges to the railway bridge and return along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. Otherwise, cross either of the suspension bridges to create a short or long loop. The short loop is easy and accessible for prams. Interpretive signs highlight the local gold mining history of this area. This walk takes you past a small canyon carved by the Ovens River and water races dug by early miners. Keep an eye out for birdlife and wildflowers especially in spring.