From A$46 per person
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4.9 / 5 from 116 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Languages
- German, Chinese, English, Italian, French
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 116 reviews
About this tour
A visit to the Historic Village Herberton is like stepping back in time. Showcasing Australia’s rich and diverse history this outdoor pioneer museum is testament to an era that is long gone.
This incredible museum collects, preserves and displays fascinating historical exhibits from across Australia. The history of this museum is also closely tied with the township of Herberton and features many priceless antiques as well as buildings that have come from the town’s ancestors.
The Village currently features over 60 original buildings that date from Herberton’s foundation years and are as they were originally constructed.
Walking through the Village, visitors are given a sense of being in a real township complete with apothecary, bottle shop, school, bank, grocer’s store, frock salon, toy shop, mechanic, jail and more.
There is just so much to see and do in this amazing village that it needs to be experienced to understand the full depth of history it offers.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Historic Village Herberton. The nearest accessible public toilet to the meeting point is about 1.2 km away in a straight line, from the National Public Toilet Map.
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Itinerary
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From rare 100-year old John Deere tractors to fashion, pharmaceuticals, antique cars, much-loved toys and fully restored pioneering buildings – Australia’s olden day history comes alive at the Historic Village Herberton, Queensland’s largest outdoor pioneer museum. It is recommended visitors allow at least three-hours (or a whole day) to visit this incredible historical museum set on 16 acres in the township of Herberton, just 15 minutes from Atherton.
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Self-guided tour in 5 different languages
- Complimentary Wifi
- Nature Trail ideal for bird watching
- Explore all 16 acres of the Village
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public toilet to Historic Village Herberton
The nearest accessible public toilet to Historic Village Herberton is Herberton Town Hall, William Street, about 1.2 km away.
Herberton Town Hall, William Street · about 1.2 km away in a straight line
William Street, Herberton, QLD (other)
Open: 24 hours
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Location & contact
- Area
- Cairns & the Tropical North, Queensland
- Meeting point
- Historic Village Herberton
- Address
- 6 Broadway, Herberton, 4887
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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