By day Bruthen is a hive of activity, punching above its weight for visitor experiences including its own brewery, a hilltop pub and the launching point for one of Gippsland’s iconic drives, the Great Alpine Road.
The Bruthen Bakery is a one-stop place to satisfy all your pastry needs, and the Tambo Valley Honey Shop offers a licensed cafe and restaurant with a honey inspired menu. Stock up on gifts, watch the worker bees hard at it in the live hive and make sure you leave room for the home-made honey cake.
At night, camping by the banks of the Tambo, visitors have a chance to watch the ebb and glow of the mighty Milky Way. Just five minutes from the town centre and cutting into the East Gippsland Rail Trail, the Bruthen Caravan Park is the perfect drop zone for some serious night sky viewing.
Access the dark skies vantage point in Bruthen by strolling to the top end of town, over the bridge and just a short walk from the Bruthen Caravan Park.
From its cosy craft and honey shops to the majestic sunset views from the local pub, Bruthen is an ideal stopover at the start of the Great Alpine Road.