Visit Historic Village Herberton
Set on 16 acres, the Historic Village Herberton is a tin mining town with shops, pub, bank, chemist, grocer, printer, and garage. There are more than 50 restored period buildings making this outdoor museum the most significant in Queensland. Plan to spend the day and take your time taking in thousands of genuine antiques, Australian collectibles, vintage machinery and vehicles, and more. Working exhibits are brought to life during school holidays and on some weekends. The Historic Village Herberton is a 90-minute drive from Cairns and there is plenty of free parking on-site, including space for RVs and caravans.
Here’s what you’ve said about us…
- What a great day spent here,4 hours wandering around and still did not see everything.Epic. 11/10.
Jason Frain02/10/23A fantastic place, even if you are not into museums etc. What an amazing collection of buildings and day to... read moreA fantastic place, even if you are not into museums etc. What an amazing collection of buildings and day to day items from all levels of past Australian society. read less 
S F01/10/23Prompt service..very welcoming. 
Judy Strike28/09/23Worth a visit. So much to see and do at the village 
Mark Bateup27/09/23 - especially picture(not too long,to include indeginous Australian's history etc)workshop,cafe's tolerance
Da ikuta Reonaldino26/09/23I loved this place! A very neatly and cleanly presented village of classic looking buildings and some very pristinely kept... read moreI loved this place! A very neatly and cleanly presented village of classic looking buildings and some very pristinely kept exhibits in all of them. Definitely worth the trip over from Cairns. read less 
Maikha Ly24/09/23Absolutely fantastic. The magic of a time long past. Kids loved it 
adam mulder24/09/23Awesome camp fire lunch cooked and presented by Bushy and Shannon. Lovely atmosphere. Lots of interesting history around the village. 
Lynne Meeres24/09/23 - This was our second visit as there is so much to see and do while visiting this open-air museum. The... read moreThis was our second visit as there is so much to see and do while visiting this open-air museum. The village is run by volunteers eager to share and impart knowledge through daily events held at different displays. I recommend anyone to visit this fantastic collection of our past memorabilia and enjoy the township of Herberton. read less
Nell21/09/23Fantastic day with the kids aged 10,8,4. Spent most of the day exploring the village/museum items in each building. The... read moreFantastic day with the kids aged 10,8,4. Spent most of the day exploring the village/museum items in each building. The kids watched a blacksmith demo for over an hour. Unfortunately was not a weekend that the steam train was running. The historical items collected and the village displays are amazing. We enjoyed a scone with jam and cream for morning tea. After a few more village display visits we headed over to the camp kitchen where we were greeted by a lovely couple who cooked up a delicious camp oven lunch. There is a great play ground if the kids need a run around throughout the day. There is so much to see and take in. What a fantastic display of items. The film showing some of the indigenous history of the area along with the pioneers story was also interesting. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. read less 
Mel C20/09/23Very informative and great exhibits to see especially the motor vehicles. 
Stephen Wallace19/09/23A great experience 
Sharon McBride18/09/23 - Be prepared to spend a whole day
john medwin18/09/23Great experience 
Greg Gardiner17/09/23Actually this place is amazing! Went there with low expectations, but there are maybe sixty buildings all with almost museum... read moreActually this place is amazing! Went there with low expectations, but there are maybe sixty buildings all with almost museum quality exhibits. Unbelievable range and quality an stuff in idyllic surroundings, with a river, suspension bridge, and full saw mill. One of the few attractions we have been to that is totally undersold. A delight. read less 
Andrew Brown15/09/23What a display, so much to see. Took advantage of the 3 day pass and went back again. 
Glenda Ramage13/09/23 - An amazing historical collection of old machinery and memorabilia, I definitely recommend a visit there is 16 acres of early history.
Ian Gebbie12/09/23One of the best places to visit. Working components were interesting 
alison beitzel11/09/23Fascinating insight to an early settlement town. Make sure you time your visit to when they are giving talks &... read moreFascinating insight to an early settlement town. Make sure you time your visit to when they are giving talks & demonstrations to get the best out of your visit and definitely go see the presentation bt Jack Thompson at the theatre to get some history and context. read less 
Karin “Jessie” Bringezu11/09/23Very well presented run by very friendly staff who obveriously enjoy what they are doing. All very friendly, amenities are... read moreVery well presented run by very friendly staff who obveriously enjoy what they are doing. All very friendly, amenities are scattered throughout the museum all very clean and tidy just have to look for them. Ample parking wheel chair access everywhere just a few hills. read less 
Elaine Archer08/09/23 - This is an amazing place to visit, we love looking at local history whenever we visit a new area. We... read moreThis is an amazing place to visit, we love looking at local history whenever we visit a new area. We spent about 4-5 hours looking around at some amazing history. Highly recommend if you are into this type of thing. read less
Glenn Humphreys29/08/23Well worth the time to have a look 
Graeme Webb27/08/23Molto suggestivo. Consigliato. 
Fulvio26/08/23An amazing walk back through the early days of this historic area. Definitely worth a visit and allow plenty of... read moreAn amazing walk back through the early days of this historic area. Definitely worth a visit and allow plenty of time as if older you will not want to leave! 😀😊 read less 
Colkaye Scoble25/08/23 - Incredible portrayal of history with great exhibits, carefully curated and a real tribute the past. The blacksmith demo was fascinating... read moreIncredible portrayal of history with great exhibits, carefully curated and a real tribute the past. The blacksmith demo was fascinating and a must see. The grounds are beautifully kept and the staff helpful and passionate about the work they do. read less
CL Auld19/08/23Amazing place , you need a full day to see it all. Really is a must visit. Cafe on site... read moreAmazing place , you need a full day to see it all. Really is a must visit. Cafe on site for meals and good coffees. read less 
Caroline Raven19/08/23Yes worth the visit, interesting stories and rail ride 
Ken Tagg17/08/23Wonderful place to spend a day. Very well kept and clean and tidy 
Pam Bosworth17/08/23 - This is an Awesome place. A working pub to have lunch and so much to see. A coffee shop... read moreThis is an Awesome place. A working pub to have lunch and so much to see. A coffee shop as well. And we could take our Little dog on a leash! read less
Jude Clarke16/08/23Omg awesome place to visit , spent seven hours ,was not enough time to see it all properly 
Paul Richo14/08/23The most extensive collection of 19th & early 20th century buildings and artefacts I've ever seen. So well laid out... read moreThe most extensive collection of 19th & early 20th century buildings and artefacts I've ever seen. So well laid out and immaculate. You can buy lunch there and it's a whole day, though the ticket lasts for 3 days. It's a must see when visiting the Atherton Tablelands. read less 
Adam Whitby10/08/23Well worth almost a full day of looking, so beautifully arranged and landscaped. New theatre now with historic movie and... read moreWell worth almost a full day of looking, so beautifully arranged and landscaped. New theatre now with historic movie and damper and Billy tea served over the swinging bridge. We are locals and have been 3 times now...always something different to see... read less 
Alexia B07/08/23 - Hier solltest du vormittags aufschlagen, vielleicht kannst du dann Spaß bei den Shows haben. Wir waren erst 15 Uhr da,... read moreHier solltest du vormittags aufschlagen, vielleicht kannst du dann Spaß bei den Shows haben. Wir waren erst 15 Uhr da, dann ist da tote Hose. Kannst auch durch Omas Dreiseitenhof laufen, ist ähnlich spannend. read less
Andreas P.06/08/23Best setup historical town I have visited. This is a most do for anyone staying in the Atherton Tablelands area. 
Jay Curac06/08/23An amazing collection of historical items, well set out. I appreciated how much access to rooms and items you have,... read moreAn amazing collection of historical items, well set out. I appreciated how much access to rooms and items you have, eg. old magazines in the bank. There is a beautifully presented old manor house. The dispensary/chemist is very interesting. read less 
Debbie Conwell06/08/23We really enjoyed exploring the village, it is well maintained with an abundance of memorabilia which is so organised, the... read moreWe really enjoyed exploring the village, it is well maintained with an abundance of memorabilia which is so organised, the facilities are clean and we had some delicious food in the tea rooms with an authentic old fashioned kitchen. We're so happy we decided to visit the Herberton area because the scenery is so picturesque. read less 
Beverley Graf03/08/23