the second highest at 1922 metres. The railway station has been preserved as a local history museum. Although trains no longer run from the township, the 95 km Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail allows cyclists to travel the same route that train passengers would have travelled via the townships of Myrtleford, Beechworth and Wangaratta. Climate Owing to its southern latitude, Bright has a temperate climate (Cfb) under the Köppen climate classification scheme, with four distinct seasons. Summer is warm and usually dry, with very cool nights. Autumn is mild and damp. Winter and spring are characterised by chilling rains. Frost commonplace throughout the year, with occasional winter snowfall. The highest recorded temperature in Bright was on 8 February 1983 and the lowest recorded temperature was on 30 June 1986. Education Bright P-12 College is located within walking distance of the town centre. The college population comprises students from the surrounding townships of Porepunkah, Harrietville and Wandiligong. The college also operates an annex school in Dinner Plain during the winter season. The college is one of a few state educational facilities where primary and secondary students share the same campus. Flora and fauna The local area has a variety of plants and animals. Many wildflowers, large and small trees, undergrowth and ferns can be seen close to each other. Within 350 metres of the town centre, just a few minutes walk, platypus, fish, yabbies and amphibians can be seen in their natural environment. Overhead there are dragonflies, harmless native bees and many species of birds including willy wagtail, kookaburra, magpie and cockatoo which can often be heard in the area. Lyrebirds can be heard outside of town and wombats and the occasional echidna can be seen. Several species of mostly small reptile such as lizards live in the area and goannas or snakes can be found on one of the many nearby wooded bushwalking tracks. Sport Hang-gliding and paragliding are popular activities and the Mystic Flight Park is located 3 kilometres from town. Fishing occurs in the rivers and dams in the area and are stocked with trout from the local hatchery. Native Murray cod have also been caught in the local rivers, but these are becoming increasingly rare. Mountain biking trails exist close to the town centre. The tracks range from technical, fast, singletracks to easy river side rides. Best trails are found within the Baker's Gully area and