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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Explore everything happening at Historic Village, Herberton and understand our rich history by immersing yourself in our news and blogs.
Grocer’s Store
Go back 100 years, what would you make your special someone using these pantry staples for...
When Horses Ruled The Roads
Coach House When horses ruled the roads – up until the turn of last century – they needed a place...
Two Old Workshorses Crank Up At The Historic Village Herberton
Steam engine, truck and vintage machinery buffs are in for a century old blast from the past when...
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🍾 Our vintage bottle collection! Which one is your favorite?
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🧐 Have you ever seen a 150 year old printer in use, a blacksmith at work, and a myriad of great displays housed in buildings spread across whole village - all in a day (or two, our tickets are valid for two consecutive days 🤗 ) ?
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Swipe to get a glimpse of everything that’s on display!
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😎 Tag someone you’t want to bring along on a fun day out at the Village!
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Are you planning a unique 💍wedding or dreaming of a photo 📸shoot in an exclusive location? You’ve found your spot!
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🤗 Historic Village Herberton offers a beautiful backdrop for your wedding ceremony and photographs. Its streets and scenery provide the perfect props to accentuate modern-day brides and grooms.
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Visit the link in our bio to learn more
https://www.historicvillageherberton.com.au/weddings/
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There’s so much to see and do at the Village! That’s why our entry tickets are actually valid for two consecutive days 🔖
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Come visit at a leisurely pace to take it all in instead of rushing through 😎
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We adore seeing kids discovering Australia’s past, marvelling over our exhibits and having so much fun 😁
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💌 Love from a visitor:
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Historic Village Herberton is an important cultural place that showcases Australian history. Set within the township of Herberton in the Atherton Tablelands, it’s just under a two hour 🚗 drive from Port Douglas.
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🤩 Many of the buildings have been lovingly restored and the grounds and displays are impeccably maintained. Visitors can meander through a multitude of displays set over a sprawling area.
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We spent two days exploring this outdoor pioneer museum that collects, preserves and displays Australia’s rich and diverse history. 🏡🏘
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Thank you @seatempletropicalstudio for your lovely feedback and beautiful photos 🙏
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🍻Who else wouldn’t mind a cool one on these hot summer days?
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Swipe to take a step back in time 👉
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Exploring @historicvillageherberton is fun for the whole family 🤗
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🙏 Love from a visitor via @tripadvisor:
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My husband and I spent a few hours here but you could easily spend a couple of days exploring. Husband is a car enthusiast and was in total awe of the collection and how immaculately they are cared for.
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There is sooooo much to see and do and the entry price is a very reasonable $31 per adult. For the amount of hard work that would go into maintaining such a stunning attraction I think the price is very fair. Every building we went in to as well as the grounds are so incredibly clean and tidy and well cared for.
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Much better value for money than other local attractions that charge $50 to view some old relic buildings. On Sundays you can pay $5 for a return train ride from the village to Herberton Station which was very entertaining with some lively volunteers from the Herberton Railway.
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To top it all off, the local pub down the road has lovely cold beer and a great atmosphere. You absolutely must visit the Herberton Historic Village but make sure you set aside heaps of time!
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🥰 thank you for your wonderful review Missdannilouise, we are glad you enyjoyed your visit!
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What is there to see down this tiny street at the Historic Village Herberton?
Grocer’s Store
Farmer’s Store
Butcher
Apothecary
Axeman’s Hall of Fame
RD6 Caterpillar & Dozer Collection
So much to see, explore and discover at the Historic Village Herberton.
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This slab-constructed police station is a reminder of how quickly European justice was brought to North Queensland. The building, constructed from local timbers, was quickly erected using an adze. It was moved to the Historic Village in the 1980s, in two sections, on the back of Harry Skennar’s F600 truck.
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Glen Dhu was a part of the large Scott Bros Valley of Lagoons holding, serving as Walter Scott’s head station. It was located on the “road” passing over the Seaview Range from Cardwell to the Gilbert River gold diggings. The Glen Dhu Native Police were on the property, under the charge of Mr Hamilton Scott by 1869. They were employed to quell reactions to the prospectors, diggers and pastoralists who were taking over traditional lands. Glen Dhu was the last hope of capturing anyone before the local people vanished into the protection of the Lava Plains.
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Stepping into the Pioneer's Wing you immediately have an idea of just how big a role this region played in World War II.
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The Pioneer's Wing features items from the 1880s to 1945 in each of the four separate displays - Military, Dental, Chinese and Hospital.
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There is even trench art that will capture the heart and imagination.
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If you could buy anything from the second hand shop, circa 1900s, what would it be?
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👞 👠 Calling all vintage shoe lovers! Which of these beautiful pieces is your favourite?
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The thing about being vintage is that it never goes out of fashion.
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Anthony T. Hincks.
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♿ Did you know most buildings at the HIstoric Village are wheelchair accessible? Flat pathways let you explore most of our exhibits with ease.
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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.
Guide Book
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.











