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.
Where to Eat?
The Bakerville Tearooms is housed in a 1900s building that was once a pub. It is open daily and has plenty of seating. The Tearooms offer tasty snacks and locally made icecream, morning and afternoon tea as well as main meals.
The village is located at 6 Broadway, Herberton.