Experience Living History

Prepare to be wowed as you step back in time to an era that has long been forgotten. 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.
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Pioneer Weekend 2022 Gallery
Time flies when you're having fun! The 2022 Pioneer Weekend was once again incredible! A huge...
The Rain Couldn’t Stop Mum’s Day At Pioneer Weekend
Around 1200 people came together at the weekend to celebrate Australia’s pioneering past with...
Step Back In Time For Vintage Weekend
Uncover your crinolines, rummage round for ruffles and ribbons and break out the bonnet - it’s...
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Looking for a delightful “drive” road to experience after a day out at the Historic Village?
Drive towards Evelyn from Herberton, then turn right onto Tumoulin Road for beautiful vistas to both sides and cambered corners.
Bonus: soon you’ll see a sign telling you this is the highest road in all of Queensland, with an elevation of 1162m.
This mountains on this countryside also make for spectacular viewing at sunset!
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🙌 Yay for the Holidays! Get out of the house for a trip back in time at the Historic Village Herberton 🤠 and show your kids how their (great) grandparents may have lived.
To find out more and pre-book your tickets, visit our website:
https://www.historicvillageherberton.com.au/daily-activities/
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😮 Can you imagine having to source your water manually every day?
Clip by @stillblackandwhiteshotz
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If you’re a fan of “Little House on the Prairie” and “Downtown Abbey”, then you’ll love a visit to the Village - it’s the closest thing to stepping into a time machine 🕰🏫🌳
Pics by @nick_p_l
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🛍 Grocery Shopping back in the day … do you recognise any of the items in the picture?
Pic by @lensy_lea
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🎉 Just five more weeks until Pioneer Weekend! With lots of fun entertainment for the children, great local entertainment, and train rides for the family, there is so much to see and do over the two-day event. Show up in costume and win one of our Fashions on the Field prizes for best-dressed kids and adults 👗👒
😊 Normal admission prices apply for Saturday and Sunday, however booking ahead is recommended as it’ll let you skip the queue at the gate.
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🕵️ Did you know there is a Spy Camera Museum, right in Herberton Town?
@spymuseum2019 is in fact, the only one of its kind in all of Australia 🤩
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😅 Time’s flying, Easter holidays are just around the corner, followed by the long weekends around ANZAC day (yes, we’re open!) and Labor Day Long Weekend - Have you made plans yet on how to keep the kids busy?
🐰 The Historic Village Herberton might just be the perfect place for you - enjoy time outdoors, learn about how life was like during pioneer times and, above all: have plenty of fun.
www.historicvillageherberton.com.au
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🏦🏫⛪ The Historic Village Herberton is a homage to the era when mining dominated the mineral rich mountains of the Atherton Tablelands.
Occupying 16 acres, the outdoor museum is a tin mining town with shops, pub, bank, chemist, grocer, church, printer and garage.
🚜🏍🚔 There’s also turn of the century machinery, small engines, transport, fashion, pharmaceuticals and several curated collections such as grocery items and vintage dolls to be discovered 👀
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🤩 Watch olden day Australia come alive as our pioneers climb out of the history books at the Historic Village Herberton - and be there in May over Mother’s Day Long Weekend (7 + 8 May) when it’ll all happen again for one whole weekend.
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🎉 With lots of fun entertainment for the children, great local entertainment, fashions on the field, market stalls, whipcracking, and train rides for the family, there is so much to see and do over the two-day event.
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🎟️ Tickets can be booked on the Village website. We do recommend you get your tickets ahead of time to beat the queue. We will have a side gate open, so you will be able to head straight in.
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👉 www.historicvillageherberton.com.au
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🤓 Did you know Herberton is the oldest town on the Atherton Tablelands, founded by John Newell in 1880? The town’s entire precinct is listed on the National Heritage Register and it really is like stepping back in time. Make sure you take the time, to explore the town’s main street and really take in this historic hamlet 🏠🚜🌳🌸
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This great little video from @athertontablelands shows some incredible historical points of interest that can be found when visiting 🤩
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Thank you Sam for your lovely feedback - we’ll pass your compliments on to Lyle 😚🙏
“We visited the Historic Village yesterday after wanting to get away from the touristy areas of Cairns for the day. We had the best day of our trip visiting this little village and could have easily spent longer here.
There is so much to see and read about and all of the staff were absolutely delightful. The wood turner, Lyle, was a favourite.
Although he had packed up for the day he was more than happy to stop and chat with us and was so generous, giving us a little gift to take home with us.
We will definitely be back here again and would recommend a visit to Herberton for any one interested in a walk back in time or just looking for a day out.”
Pics + words by Sam C via Tripadvisor
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🏠 Did you know the Historic Village is set on 16 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and bushland?
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🌳 Plan to stay for a while, there really is too much to see and do in one day!
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Bring your pooch when coming to explore the Historic Village Herberton 🐾🐾 we’re dog friendly and even have taps all over the property to quench your fluffy friend’s thirst.
Pic by @happy_ness_thedoxie
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50 days until Pioneer Weekend 2022 .. not that anyone’s counting 😅
Have you started preparing your Fashion on the Fields outfit yet? There’s plenty of prizes to be won 🎉
When: 7th and 8th of May 2022 - Mother’s Day Long Weekend
Where: Historic Village Herberton
Standard entry fees apply
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What is the best tool for maths?
Multi-pliers 😁
Pic by misstrudyturner
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🕰️ Step back in time and discover Australia’s rich and diverse history, an era that is long gone.
With over 50 original buildings spread over 16 acres of land, this video is just a glimpse of what the Historic Village Herberton has to offer. It will however give you a little taste of what a a visit is like 👀 🏫🌳
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The Historic Village Herberton is putting the call out for talented local musicians with a passion for country music to perform at Pioneer Weekend 2022. The event will be held over Mother's Day weekend - May 7-8. If you are interested, please email events@historicvillageherberton.com.au and we will let you know more information.
This dreamy vintage bed sure looks comfy .. but what about the bedside table doubling up as an in-room dunny? Super convenient or too risky?
Pic by @sandyquinn62
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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.
Explore Historic
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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Souvenir Edition
Take home a wonderful reminder of your trip to Historic Village Herberton with this beautifully printed, Souvenir Edition featuring all the special exhibits and collections on display. Also a great gift idea for loved ones.
