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Historic Village Herberton

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Prepare to be wowed as you step back in time to an era that has long been forgotten.

Experience Living History

Australia’s timber, farming and mining history lives again at this authentic and award winning 100% family owned attraction. Spend the day exploring the collection of more than 60 original buildings complete with shops, a functioning tearooms, antique motor vehicles, small engines, fashion, John Deere tractors and more.

Here’s what you’ve said about us…

Incredible museum full of history and hands on experiences. It really is extremely well thought out; each "building" has it's own special exhibit, to include the schoolhouse, a "toy shop", a hospital/war memorabilia, and fully refurbished John Deere tractors. The staff take time to talk to you during the exhibits (we watched the blacksmithing) and you can tell a lot of effort has gone into making this a top-notch slice of Queensland history. The ticket price may seem expensive for a history museum but it is well worth it once you walk the 16 acre park. Definitely a recommended activity!
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Sarah Mancebo
28/11/24

Si vous passez par Herberton, ne manquez pas ce très joli musée rural chargé d’histoire, profitez de discuter avec les personnes sur place, de visitez ces vieilles maisons complètement refaite, prenez le temps de boire un café au bar. Comptez 2 heures au minimum (nous en avons passé 3 h)… Une jolie histoire minière et un musée très bien aménagé
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Tibor Imrei
11/11/24

Schön zusammengestellte Anlage. Liebevoll präsentiert. Viele Live-Vorführungen und Funktionsobjekte. Sind mehr zufällig auf die Ausstellung gestoßen und hätten sicherlich mehr als einen halben Tag hier verbringen können. Einen Nachteil gibt es allerdings, Herberton legt die Messlatte derart hoch, dass andere, sicherlich auch schöne Ausstellungen, dagegen stark abfallen.
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Heinz Michael
11/11/24

Best experience , would return again.
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david viljoen
10/11/24
What an awesome place, if you haven't been just go,it's history you can view in perfect detail perfectly preserved ,amazing interesting and worth every cent
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Dan Parry
10/11/24

Took my young kids here, they loved it so much and the staff were informative and friendly. So much to see, you can either enjoy a family picnic or eat at the Cafe. The kids loved the playground area. We would definitely go back again. Highly recommended
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Melissa Louden
01/11/24

Outstanding! Spent the whole day enjoying all there was to see. So well maintained, so informative!
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Jen McCann
24/10/24

I live historical places and this village satisfies me so well. I drowned into village vibe. I felt lived there with the people in buildings that we built together 🥹
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Ana Salehi
20/10/24
Really good place for everyone. You need at least a day and a half there!!!
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Anita G
11/10/24

I'll be coming back to enjoy another day here... very informative about our history. The staff are fantastic people.
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Alan Blood
05/10/24

Beautifully restored and presented shops. Beautiful grounds. Very interesting. Blacksmith demonstration was great
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Karen Sparrow
16/09/24

Historic Village Herberton is well worth the drive and the entry fee! A true testament to what time, dedication, belief and plenty of hard work can achieve, HVH is an amazing journey into the township's past. You will discover many slices of early Australian life, including the classroom, barber, dentist, policing, military/war, agriculture, automotive, mining, and so much more! There's a treasure trove of amazing artefacts, laid out across 16 acres of property. We wandered around, both learning and reminiscing, for close to three hours. The time flew and we genuinely enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend HVH to both young and old; there's so much to see and do, and it's great value for money. On an aside, there are also on-site options for meals and drinks, if required. 5 stars all the way!
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Serge V
11/09/24
Best historic village in Australia
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Kevin Pedder
27/08/24

This is a gem of a place to visit. It is most definitely a day tour even though your ticket gives you a 3 day pass to come back and finish tour. I highly recommend a visit in history.
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Shauna Wilson
26/08/24

Fabulous. Amazing array of historical buildings. Could have spent longer exploring.
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Meredith Muspratt
24/08/24

The Blacksmith was excellent and the exhibits were wonderful
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Oliver Pelz
23/08/24
Love it
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Murray Maunder
22/08/24

Absolutely brilliant, a must do and allow all day, so much history and stuff to read
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Mark Witteman
22/08/24

Over 50 buildings, each with a specialist collection. Can easily spend 3 days absorbing whatever you are interested in.
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Phillip Stevens
21/08/24

Leuk museum voor alle leeftijden. Ook lekkere versnaperingen in het sfeervolle restaurant.
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bettina postma
20/08/24
This place is so amazing 4 hours interesting. Informative. Well laid out great value for money.
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Graeme Bellamy
18/08/24

Un voyage dans le passé avec ce village historique conservé "dans son jus", témoignage d'un début de 20e siècle. Magnifiquement tenu, un vrai musée grandeur nature. Très recommandé.
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Francois D.
17/08/24

Very interesting, scenic ‘village’ with something for everyone. Have been several times and always take my guests here. Dog friendly as well.
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Miki Ana
15/08/24

Ein tolles, liebevoll gestaltetes Museum. Hier kann man locker den ganzen Tag verweilen.
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Ralf Hagge
11/08/24
Absolutely fabulous family day exploring We enjoyed it so much, we returned the next day to see the steam engines, tractor and cars running and ride the steam train 🚂 There is so much history here to see and explore The damper and tea at the pioneer village was excellent, both days Thanks heaps to all the volunteers who keep this excellent place running
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Peter Bailey
11/08/24

Excellent displays full of historical household items and many mechanical wonders, the blacksmith is quite interesting too.
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Samuel Dunstan
11/08/24

To see everything you need 2 days
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Neville Leo
25/07/24

Absolutely amazing. So much to see and be impressed by
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Bruce Hobby
24/07/24
I have been to Herberton but this was my first time visiting the Historic Village precinct. What a wonderful surprise it was. Definitely the best historic village I have visited in Australia. Well set out, lots of variety of buildings and the artefacts on display are extensive and interesting. A must visit when in North Queensland.
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lazarer
24/07/24

Lots to see
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Glenn Weltner
23/07/24

What a fantastic collection of everything. We were astonished at the volume of items wonderfully displayed in every building we entered and the live demos, motors running, movie presentation, and bush camp meals completed the experience. We spent 6hrs there and it was barely long enough. The entry ticket is good for 3 days so take your time if you can. Congratulations and thank you to the owners and staff of this priceless gem.
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David Hodder
21/07/24

The best historical village I have ever been to. Highly recommend.
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Lauren S
19/07/24
Best openair museum i have been so far , so many old things to see and a good insight of the history of the area . Could watched and listened for hours the blacksmith. Awesome dude!
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S M
14/07/24

Spectacular. Hats off to the owner for creating this meander through history. It's so well done and the maintenance does not go unnoticed. The price is super reasonable considering we spent 8 hours there and had the option the come back and visit on the same ticket. We were fortunate to get a ride on the steam train, with a chance to pull the train horn and get photos on the engine car. This was an added $20 expense but totally worth it, and very reasonable, considering all the train staff are volunteers. This is my third visit and every time, I've found something new and exciting to look at. Will definitely visit again.
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Dim Martin
14/07/24

One of the best historic museums I've visited. Lots to see. Well worth a look
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Glen Pryce
27/06/24

Been here many time .....Love it! So much to see and discover.
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Man Tsui
27/06/24

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The Pioneer Wing at the #HistoricVillageHerberton is a dedicated space showcasing the rich history of military and pioneering efforts. The exhibit includes memorabilia and artifacts from Australia's involvement in various wars, including equipment from the 2nd Field Supply Battalion and original items used during the pioneer era. The space offers a chance to see how Australians navigated the challenges of war.

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🏫 The schoolhouse at the Village – where ipads are swapped for slates and history lessons come to life. Ready to head back to class?

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Treasure hunters, rejoice! 🧸 The Second Hand Store is a nostalgic paradise full of vintage toys, kitchenware and relics from the past. Who’s coming shopping today?

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🌬️ Do you recognise this iconic feature of the village? It’s the Southern Cross Windmill, a symbol of innovation that played a vital role in the early Australian outback. 🌾 Keep your eyes peeled for it when you visit the #HistoricVillage.

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Fashion-forward 👗✨ 19th-century style. Explore Ada’s Frock Salon for a stunning look at Victorian dresses, vintage hair tools and all the elegance of yesteryear.

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Big engines, big steam, big power. Only at the #historicvillageherberton, Queensland’s largest outdoor pioneer museum. Why not experience it for yourself?

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Step into the grand Bank of Australasia, where the wheels of Herberton’s economy turned. 💰 This beautifully restored building takes you back to a time when mining riches fuelled the growth of the town.

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Come and experience the Herberton Heart of the North Cinema, narrated by the legendary Jack Thompson, right here at the #HistoricVillageHerberton. This film brings to life the rich stories of the region’s history from the pioneers to the heart of the mining boom. It's a journey into the past that you won’t want to miss.

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🖨️ The vintage printing press at the Village is still turning out history, one ink-stained page at a time. 📝

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Uncover the many faces of early Herberton at the Pioneers’ Wing.🏺 From military history and dental practices to Chinese settlers and healthcare, this exhibit shows us the resilience and challenges of our early community.

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That time, way back in 2013, when the @flemingtonvrc Melbourne Cup made its way to Herberton... It took a special journey on the Tinlander, thanks to the Ath-Rail volunteers, and arrived at #HistoricVillageHerberton with a grand procession down Main Street. The cup was then proudly displayed at the Coach House for the community to admire. What a memorable day that was.

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Explore Historic Village Herberton

Start planning your visit to the historical town of Herberton and discover the history of the oldest town on the Atherton Tablelands.

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Start planning your visit to the historical town of Herberton, and discover the history of the oldest town on the Atherton Tablelands.

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Historic Village Herberton

Experience Living History

Here’s what you’ve said about us…

Our News and Events

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AT VILLAGE MARKET FAIR

Pioneer Weekend Celebrates Local Talent and Heritage

Historic Village Herberton Shines Silver at QTA

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Explore Historic Herberton

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