Thorpdale is a small country town in the Gippsland area of eastern Victoria, Australia, less than 20 km south of Trafalgar. Famous for its potatoes, it is located amongst the rich farmland of the Latrobe Valley. Thorpdale spuds are eaten around the country and also exported overseas. The name "Thorpdale" means "village in a valley". The soil in the area is particularly rich as the town is located in a former volcanic crater. The town was founded in 1888 following construction of a branch railway line from Moe.

The township includes a primary school, kindergarten, milk bar, post office, pub, parklands with bbq facilities and play equipment, public swimming pool and a public hall. The population of the township and surrounding areas is estimated at around 500. Below is a photograph of the main street looking south.

The town boasts clubs in a number of sports including Football, Netball, Cricket, Tennis, Lawn Bowls, Badminton and Fishing. The recreation reserve located 1km east of the town is the main hub for these sports and includes a Football oval with a non-turf cricket wicket, 5 tennis courts, 1 netball court, cricket nets and a club room complex including kitchen and dining facilities.

The town is mentioned within the guiness book of records for having the worlds tallest tree, a 114m mountain ash gum tree. The tree was felled in 1880. Today a plaque and one-tenth scale pole marks its location. The lush farming surrounds of Thorpdale give the town a peaceful rural atmosphere and there are several scenic sights nearby, including the Narracan Falls, Strzelecki Ranges and Henderson's Gully