Bruthen is a small rural village situated 24 kilometres north-east of Bairnsdale on the Great Alpine Road which continues on across the Great Diving Range to Mount Hotham, Bright and Wangaratta.

Bruthen features an attractive commerical centre, consisting of a number of speciality shops, a general store (built in 1860) and the historic post office (built in 1890). Shady gardens with a rotunda and picnic areas are situated beside the town's main street.

The Tambo River is located just to the south of town and it makes its journey into the Gippsland Lakes system via Swan Reach, entering Lake King north of the fishing village of Metung.

The East Gippsland Rail Trail passes through Bruthen on its way between Bairnsdale and Orbost, following the route of the old railway, and is popular with walkers, bicyclists, and horse riders.

East Gippsland Rail Trail An almost 100 kilometre walking, cycling and horse riding trail along the old railway line from Bairnsdale to Orbost via Bruthen, passing through grazing land and forests

Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival A showcase of live music plus workshops and street stalls

Walkabout - Bruthen A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

The Great Alpine Road 300 kilometre touring route from Wangaratta in Victoria's north-east, across the Great Dividing Range into alpine parks and resorts, then through timbered and pastoral land down to Bairnsdale on the Gippsland Lakes

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