
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.โจPlan 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.โจThe 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.ย
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Wow. What a place.All that history in one location.I was blown away by the way it has been put... read moreWow. What a place.All that history in one location.I was blown away by the way it has been put together and the amount of displays.A must visit place for anyone in the area. read less
Rick Fung19/06/22Absolutely fantastic display of days gone by and a single persons collection as a way of doing itThe periodic live... read moreAbsolutely fantastic display of days gone by and a single persons collection as a way of doing itThe periodic live demonstrations are pretty cool too. read less
Angelo D'Agostino18/06/22Was just lovely place!Lots of really interesting and priceless things to look around.I hope everybody respect the village and preserve... read moreWas just lovely place!Lots of really interesting and priceless things to look around.I hope everybody respect the village and preserve as is. read less
Goma Tora13/06/22 -
A must see. Great historical information and exhibits. So much to absorb. Very tactile in that you can feel and... read moreA must see. Great historical information and exhibits. So much to absorb. Very tactile in that you can feel and touch a lot of the artefacts. Very dog friendly and accommodating with dogs on lead allowed to roam with you. One of the best historical museums we have visited. read less
Don Charles04/06/22We spent a day there,but if you don't see it all,they give you a complimentary 3 day pass .We brought... read moreWe spent a day there,but if you don't see it all,they give you a complimentary 3 day pass .We brought our tickets on line before we went,costing $35 each. Very tidy,plenty of toilets. There is also a Cafe, where you can buy a light meals.Very educational and lots of photo opportunities. They have a few demonstrations, through the day.I don't think it is very wheelchair friendly, as there are lots of hills and steps to get in to the buildings. read less
Karen Delsar04/06/22 - Peter McKaskill18/05/22John Fejsa16/05/22
Went as an off chance and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was their heritage weekend so they had live music and... read moreWent as an off chance and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was their heritage weekend so they had live music and character dressing everywhere. Absolute wonderful experience. Even the pharmacy had a knowable Alchemist.The restorations are first class, buildings perfectly set up and a great day out. Able to stay dry all day by hopping from one building to another. Gifts and souvenirs are available in the entrance shop at ok prices.Lions had a BBQ so food was available. read less
David Brown15/05/22 -
To be honest there were that many it is hard to choose but if I had to pick one in... read moreTo be honest there were that many it is hard to choose but if I had to pick one in particular then as a Crane operator then I'd have to go with the steam cranes and all the other steam machinery but the amount of a historic collection is just unbelievable, There is something for every age group, I could go on and on but you need a minimum of a full day. Best museum and collection I have ever seen with staff keen to help and educate you on what they know, When we are back up this way we are coming for another visit for sure, Thankyou for a great day out guys read less
Steve Robinson10/05/22Darren Lynnda Young05/05/22Beautiful museum set in a lovely environment, many old Australian antiques & artefacts. Great staff & a lovely atmosphere. We... read moreBeautiful museum set in a lovely environment, many old Australian antiques & artefacts. Great staff & a lovely atmosphere. We grabbed a coffee & a bite to eat at the tea house ( one of the best toasted sandwiches I've had in long time ) We highly recommend the village to anyone interested in a historic day out. read less
Marcus Gutta04/05/22Great historic museum in a beautiful setting ๐ staff were friendly, village was meticulous & the food at the Cafe... read moreGreat historic museum in a beautiful setting ๐ staff were friendly, village was meticulous & the food at the Cafe was delicious ๐. Definitely recommend a visit. read less
BIG SQTCH BEATS04/05/22 -
One of the best heritage museums we have visited. So well laid out with a massive amount of interesting displays...if... read moreOne of the best heritage museums we have visited. So well laid out with a massive amount of interesting displays...if you're into rust and relics this is a must visit place. read less
Don Tyrrell04/05/22 -
We had a great day. Should have brought a picnic. Great value for money as you get 3 days entry.... read moreWe had a great day. Should have brought a picnic. Great value for money as you get 3 days entry. Wonderful gift shop. We did eat at the Cafe. It was disappointing. We stopped to have lunch at at 12. Most things were not available until 1 and the Cafe closed at 1:30. We ordered soup. It took almost 45 minutes to arrive and was not with the wait. Tea was lovely. read less
Stringy Bark25/04/22Maria Shephard16/04/22Loved the village, so much to see, takes more than one day to see everything. The buildings, furnishing, gardens and... read moreLoved the village, so much to see, takes more than one day to see everything. The buildings, furnishing, gardens and memorabilia were amazing. The train ride and suspension bridge are worth seeing. Unfortunately the cafe ran out of food at 1pm. So no lunch unless you brought your own, which, when you are a tourist isnโt always an easy option. Also Easter weekend so limited places nearby where you could eat ๐ read less
Diane Whatley Krause16/04/22 -
Absolutely amazing, brilliant staff, all volunteers. They could not have been more helpful, and knowledgeable.We would absolutely recommend this attraction,... read moreAbsolutely amazing, brilliant staff, all volunteers. They could not have been more helpful, and knowledgeable.We would absolutely recommend this attraction, must be one of the best of its kind. read less
Chris Lobbezoo09/04/22We had an awesome day. My family including my 3 year old son absolutely loved every bit of the village!... read moreWe had an awesome day. My family including my 3 year old son absolutely loved every bit of the village! Very informative and interesting to all age groups. It was so nice to have our fur baby with us too! Friendly staff and it was very thoughtful of them to have water bowls for dogs within the village. Will definitely be back๐ read less
Ji Hye Park09/04/22 -
Impressive collection of antique, old and rare items from a whole chemist store and printery to vintage clothing, toys, farm... read moreImpressive collection of antique, old and rare items from a whole chemist store and printery to vintage clothing, toys, farm equipment and more. The complete horse drawn hearse is incredible. Fascinating place worth spending hours to see. read less
Rebecca Grisman08/04/22Absolutely beautiful area approximately 16 acres of beautifully restored historic homes, machinery, stores, hotels, well set out and sign post.... read moreAbsolutely beautiful area approximately 16 acres of beautifully restored historic homes, machinery, stores, hotels, well set out and sign post. Highly recommend, also dog friendly read less
montys Mum01/04/22What a great day we had. I have experienced places similar to this in the past and after an hour... read moreWhat a great day we had. I have experienced places similar to this in the past and after an hour or so have usually had enough. Spent the best part of 6 hours there and was just blown away of what they had on display. Really helpful and friendly staff.A must see. read less
Melinda Meyer30/03/22 -
Loved this visit. The highlight of the day was the demonstration by the Blacksmith. So much to see there ... read moreLoved this visit. The highlight of the day was the demonstration by the Blacksmith. So much to see there you need to have the whole day to view everything. The cafe has a resident ghost of a previous owner. Awesome day spent there read less
Gayle Mitchell23/03/22We spent 1 & a 1/2 days wandering around this interesting village. Lots to see from the past and is... read moreWe spent 1 & a 1/2 days wandering around this interesting village. Lots to see from the past and is interesting for families. We really enjoyed our time there. A special thank you to the lady who ran the tea rooms for making us lunch as they were closing up even though we were running late. read less
Jacqui Playfair18/03/22