Highlights
- Discover over 60 original buildings
- Marvel at a 130-year-old grand pioneer homestead
- Experience 8 live working displays like blacksmiths and billy tea making
- Enjoy nature walks and a heritage train ride
Description
Immerse yourself in Australia’s mining, timber and farming heritage at the award-winning Historic Village Herberton. Explore over 60 original buildings, each housing an extensive display of memorabilia. With quirky Australian collectibles, olden day machinery, vehicles and thousands of genuine antique items, the Village is regarded as one of the most significant outdoor museums in Australia.
Take a self-guided tour and enjoy interactive live working displays of blacksmithing, woodturning, John Deere tractors, the printery, small engines, sawmill, and antique motor vehicles. Discover highlights such as the 130-year-old grand pioneer homestead Elderslie House, the John Deere Tractor Shed, Coach House, Chemist and Toy Shop, and the delightful Bakerville Hotel - now a traditional tearoom. On Sundays, get the opportunity to experience a heritage train ride on the Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway.
Includes
Audioguide
Map of the village
Live working stations
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Important Information
- The village is located 90 minutes from Cairns
- It is recommended to plan at least 3 hours at the village
- The village is accessible to everyone, including dogs on leashes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund