Experience Living History

A place where history stores it's threshers and maintains them so well - must visit location !!!

Amazing place, well and truly exceeded our expectations. Kids loved all of the displays and getting photos on some of... read moreAmazing place, well and truly exceeded our expectations. Kids loved all of the displays and getting photos on some of the interactive displays. Missed the train ride but will be back for more. read less

Best historic experience Impossible to single out any particular exhibit. A visit to the historic village is a complete immersion into... read moreImpossible to single out any particular exhibit. A visit to the historic village is a complete immersion into our past history - beautifully presented - the best historic village/exhibit I have visited in Australia. A delightful experience - especially if you are a photographer read less

A real eye opener. Blown away by all exhibits especially the imported vintage John Deere collection!!The blacksmith was terrific👍

Passionately run and maintained, this is a wonderful look in to the history of not only the local area, but... read morePassionately run and maintained, this is a wonderful look in to the history of not only the local area, but also indeed a great social history museum for our country.A must see. read less

Awesome way to spend the afternoon wandering back through time in amongst the beautiful gardens. Need a full day next time!

MAKE THIS VISIT!! IT IS A MUST DO! Wow, wow, WOW! Whilst on our travels in the tablelands we had... read moreMAKE THIS VISIT!! IT IS A MUST DO! Wow, wow, WOW! Whilst on our travels in the tablelands we had heard about the little town of Herberton & it’s Historical Village. Never would I have thought we could be so WOWED in a day! From the beginning to the end we had smiles on our faces. Staff were lovely & went above and beyond to ensure we were well educated & had a start & play on several of the vehicles including tractors, old cars & motorbikes. We have 4 children aging from 2-13 years and I can honestly say they all had a ball and our visit here was one of the highlights of our trip!! So many interactive sections that made the day interesting for all ages!! The cafe was clean, cute, offered a beautiful view & staff gave prompt service. The jam drop biscuits a delicious treat!! Our only downfall of the day was that there wasn’t enough time in the day!! Get that extended 2/3 day pass on your way out if you’re in the area for an extra few days there is a whole 16+ acres to explore!! (Don’t forget the joggers also). Will promise to tell everyone about The Herberton Historical Village & our experience! It’s 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars from us! Thanks again; The Parsons Family @the.parsons.adventures read less

Need a couple of days to get around here to look at the collection of stuff from as far back... read moreNeed a couple of days to get around here to look at the collection of stuff from as far back as the 1800s. Well worth a visit, make sure you take advantage of using your ticket the next day. read less

Well kept and great place to spend a day

We went for the morning and spent five and one-half hours enjoying the experience. There are so many different buildings/shops/workshops to cover everybody's interests. The atmosphere is genuine the displays authentic.

If you are into history this plaze will amaze you great displays

If your into vintage things this place has it all from trucks toys steam engines and a working train... read moreIf your into vintage things this place has it all from trucks toys steam engines and a working train line. we spent a full day to see it all . read less

Well worth the visit. My only regret was that we didn't give ourselves enough time, you really need a full... read moreWell worth the visit. My only regret was that we didn't give ourselves enough time, you really need a full day to explore the entire village. We will definitely be visiting again. read less

An extremely interesting place.So awesome to see just how much time and effort has been put in to this place... read moreAn extremely interesting place.So awesome to see just how much time and effort has been put in to this place to make it such an amazing experience. read less

This has to be one of the best. Fantastic historical village - so much stuff . The grounds are immaculate - the buildings and displays are fantastic. You... read moreFantastic historical village - so much stuff . The grounds are immaculate - the buildings and displays are fantastic. You can lose track of time in this place . Well worth the visit. read less

Very nice place to step back in time, slow down and appreciate what was. Dog friendly.....

Great for the family of all ages

All of FNQ’s colonial history in one place If you want to get an insight to life at the turn of the century and into the 1950’s, or... read moreIf you want to get an insight to life at the turn of the century and into the 1950’s, or take a trip down memory lane, show your children the way life was, then this is the attraction for you. FNQ was founded on the back of the mining industry followed by agricultural development, this history is laid plain to see.
I especially enjoyed the Carts and old vehicles, WW2 & mining exhibits. Pack a picnic lunch, bring a hat, and take the time to browse. You can give it a 2nd or even 3rd day if you need to on tour original ticket, so do take your time.
I was so taken with the 1st visit, I bought the extended family back the following week.
The attraction is a credit to the founder, current owners Craig and Connie Kimberly and all the staff. Certainly the star in the Herberton tourism crown.
As a tourism operator myself in FNQ, I highly recommend it ! read less

I love the friendly staff

Trip back in time The village is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about history. The displays are well set up and the staff... read moreThe village is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about history. The displays are well set up and the staff were very friendly. We spent nearly four hours at the village. read less

Gotta go back, was so awesome, even kids enjoy going through historic village herberton

was an amazing visit there today, we left it too late and didn't get enough time. It is well... read morewas an amazing visit there today, we left it too late and didn't get enough time. It is well worth the visit. read less

Good fun This place has a huge range of memorabilia and artifacts, we entered late in the day so only spent an... read moreThis place has a huge range of memorabilia and artifacts, we entered late in the day so only spent an hour or so but saw heaps in that time. You could definitely spend a few hours meandering through. The kids really enjoyed. read less

The heights of a passion

This place is fantastic, u gotta go! Allow 2 days!

This was a fantastic place to visit. The buildings have been restored as you would imagine they would have been... read moreThis was a fantastic place to visit. The buildings have been restored as you would imagine they would have been in years gone by. You need to allow at least 4 hours. They also give you a day pass if you can't finish all in one day and need to return. read less

Awesome place to go back in time

What an amazing place that just has to be seen and experienced. We spent hours wondering through the village, the... read moreWhat an amazing place that just has to be seen and experienced. We spent hours wondering through the village, the exhibits where great and the staff were friendly and helpful. If you’re heading to the Atherton Tablelands then you must pay a visit. Dogs allowed on a leash. $31 per Adult for a three day pass was well worth it in my opinion. I would give this place 6 stars if I could. read less

Historic Village Herberton was the highlight of my trip to the Atherton Tablelands. The village is the best historic village... read moreHistoric Village Herberton was the highlight of my trip to the Atherton Tablelands. The village is the best historic village I've been to, and a fascinating snapshot into Australia's past. One of the things that sets this village apart is the functional Blacksmith. Darryl Cooper, the curator of the village, does blacksmithing demonstrations from around 10:30am to 1pm (times may vary) using period appropriate equipment and tools. He is fascinating to talk to and all of the items he makes in the demos are available to buy from the shop. There is also a functional wood turner and a print shop, which also do demonstrations. If any of these interest you, you'll be able to leave with something custom made to commemorate your visit. read less

Had no idea what a great set-up this is...over 60 different buildings to see

WOW... Trip down Memory Lane and Beyond What a day, our visit to Herberton Historical Village surpassed our expectations. Just wish we had a little more time,... read moreWhat a day, our visit to Herberton Historical Village surpassed our expectations. Just wish we had a little more time, so as not to rush through(we were on a time schedule and only allowed ourselves about 3 hours) We were offered a free ticket to come back though, but would not be back in the area so declined. This place is a must see and worth every cent of the admission price, but give yourself plenty of time to look at everything! read less

Fascinating experience for all the family! We called in here as we drove through the Atherton Tablelands on a wonderful recent holiday in Far North Queensland.... read moreWe called in here as we drove through the Atherton Tablelands on a wonderful recent holiday in Far North Queensland. The Historic Village is an amazing site with dozens of wonderfully preserved houses, shops, garages, pubs and all jam packed with interesting artefacts and beautiful things to look at. I particularly loved the school, the toy shop and the pharmacy but there were dozens of other wonderful things to see. Thoroughly recommend this site for families and anyone who is in the location - there is something for everyone of all ages. Just wonderful!!! read less

One of the best displays of Australian heritage bloody excellent

Best I have seen.amazing display. Well done all who contributed.

This is an amazing experience. I have the utmost respect and admiration for the many volunteers who not only... read moreThis is an amazing experience. I have the utmost respect and admiration for the many volunteers who not only put all the displays together, but the ones who man the facility each day. Was great talking to the printer in the printing shop. He was such a wealth of knowledge. You really need more than one day to go through all the buildings properly. There’s so much history written about the shops and the people - too much to read and take in in one day. Well worth the visit! Thank you for the pleasure. read less

Excellent and Informative Step back in Time An extensive collection of buildings and. artifacts and displays. We spent six hours there but could have spent a... read moreAn extensive collection of buildings and. artifacts and displays. We spent six hours there but could have spent a lot longer. The Tinlander railway ride was a highlight - a small working railway run by volunteers, The village is extensive and is very well presented. It’s nostalgic, reminiscent of childhood days and invoking many childhood memories. read less