Historic Village Herberton

Historic Village Herberton Heritage Village - Open Air Museum in Herberton, Queensland. Sit in the schoolhouse. Stand at the bar of the pub. Enjoy a latte in the Bakerville Tearooms.
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Live the folklore and romance of yesterday’s Australia in every piece of this eye-opening collection. The award-winning attraction is more than a vintage precinct – it’s a tangible buzz of things past with over 50 original buildings with intact interior displays, original machinery and vehicles, plus thousands of antique items and period memorabilia. It is regarded as the most significant vintage

collection ever assembled in Queensland, and is located just outside the township of Herberton high on the Atherton Tablelands, about 90 minutes drive from Cairns.

Standing next to something that once powered it all. Engines like this kept towns running, driving machinery, generatin...
01/09/2026

Standing next to something that once powered it all.
Engines like this kept towns running, driving machinery, generating power and doing the heavy lifting long before modern systems took over.
Not exactly small scale.

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28/08/2026

Slow days at the Historic Village, which corner do you like to explore?

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Day’s Garage is packed with early vehicles, motorcycles and memorabilia, a mix of beautifully preserved pieces and those...
26/08/2026

Day’s Garage is packed with early vehicles, motorcycles and memorabilia, a mix of beautifully preserved pieces and those that have earned their patina over time.

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Not all old remedies were as harmless as they looked. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup was once given to infants to settle t...
24/08/2026

Not all old remedies were as harmless as they looked. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup was once given to infants to settle them… without many realising it contained morphine 💊 Makes you think twice about what sat on the chemist’s shelf.

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The grocer’s store at the Historic Village was once the heart of everyday life. Shelves lined with tea, soap and staples...
22/08/2026

The grocer’s store at the Historic Village was once the heart of everyday life. Shelves lined with tea, soap and staples, all measured out by hand and wrapped to go. Take your time in here. There is more to notice than you think.

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Do you know the name of this windmill that stands proudly at the Historic Village Herberton? Here’s a hint… it’s a Come...
21/08/2026

Do you know the name of this windmill that stands proudly at the Historic Village Herberton?

Here’s a hint… it’s a Comet 🌬️

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Before the internet, before television… this was how the world got in. Early radios carried news, music and voices into...
17/08/2026

Before the internet, before television… this was how the world got in.
Early radios carried news, music and voices into homes. Technology sure has come a long way in the last 100 years.

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The Variety Bash is rolling into the Historic Village Herberton. This Tuesday, 18 August, we will be welcoming the incre...
16/08/2026

The Variety Bash is rolling into the Historic Village Herberton. This Tuesday, 18 August, we will be welcoming the incredible participants of the 2026 QLD Variety Bash as they make their first stop on this year's journey from Innisfail to Gladstone.

The colourful convoy will begin arriving from around 11.30am, with participants stopping for lunch and exploring the Village before continuing their adventure.

Raising funds to support children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disabilities, the Variety Bash has become one of Australia's great fundraising events. Last year alone, participants raised more than $1.68 million for kids in need.

If you've never seen the Variety Bash cars up close, this is your chance. Pop into the Village, cheer them on and be part of the excitement as they begin their Queensland adventure.

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Address

6 Broadway
Herberton, QLD
4887

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61740962002

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