CONGRATULATIONS: The Dederang races were a hit on the weekend, with a record crowd attending. At the event to present the Alpine Shire Flying Heat 2 VBA/CRV Picnic Racing Series Trophy, Alpine Shire mayor Nino Mautone (centre) takes the opportunity to congratulate the winners of the Fashions on the Field Couples competition (from left), Anthony Noone and Samantha Stevens of Lavington (runners up), and Tim Collins and Jessica Vandeven of Dederang (winners). For full story and more photos, see back page.
Written by CLARE QUIRK.
VISITORS have flocked to the Kiewa Valley for the summer holiday period with bookings for January looking strong according to Mt Beauty Chamber of Commerce president Mark Roffey.
Mr Roffey said that if the town wasn’t full, it was very close to capacity.
"Early indicators for this week suggest the town looks a little quieter, but last week was extremely busy," he said.
"We’ve had a lot of holidaymakers coming and going.
"Our bookings for January are looking strong.
"We had a very busy New Years' Eve."
Bright Chamber of Commerce president, Daniel Boissevain, said that Bright was also experiencing a bumper holiday period.
"The general consensus is that we’re chock-a-block," he said.
"Tourism operators are over the moon with guest visitation.
"There was concern that the numbers would drop off after New Year, but we’ve had a fresh roll of visitors come in."
Mr Boissevain said Bright was looking good for the upcoming gourmet weekend and the Audax Classic on Australia Day weekend.
"I know most accommodation providers are fully booked for Audax Classic," he said.
"Right now we’ve got perfect weather in Bright.
"You only have to look at Centenary Park at lunch time to see how busy the town is.
"Bright is smiling right now."
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