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Entry Ticket at Historic Village Herberton


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.


Duration: 3 to 8 hours.

Cairns hidden gems, Historic Village Herberton and Tableland


Venture into the wild landscapes of the Atherton Tablelands on this day trip from Cairns. Walk around the Lake Barrine crater lake, and spot native wildlife in the UNESCO-listed wet tropics rainforest. Explore the Herberton Historic Village collection featuring over 50 original outhouse buildings with intact interior displays, original machinery, and vehicles, plus thousands of antique items and period memorabilia. With your guide in the lead, listen to informative commentary while keeping an eye out for native wildlife such as tree kangaroos, you can also see the wallabies at Granite Gorge Nature Park.
Duration: 9 hours.

Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour


Enjoy a day trip from Cairns exploring Queensland's first and only Castle-Paronella Park. And then visit the unique collection's museum Australia- Historic Village Herberton. Last, feed the cuties rock wallaby at Granite Gorge. Start your day at 8 am and finish at approximately 6:30 pm. Your day trip includes a local expert guide who will ensure you enjoy a fun and relaxed day, tour up to 6 people.

Duration: 10 hours.

Cairns Kuranda and Herberton Tour


Arrive at Herberton Historical Village at approximately 10 am. Explore the Herberton Historic Village collection currently featuring over 50 original outhouse buildings with intact interior displays, original machinery, vehicles, and thousands of antique items and period memorabilia. Next, visit Kuranda Village, where you can enjoy a rainforest walk and take a scenic view of the Barron River. There's something for everyone from the art gallery to the different kinds of markets and boutiques: vibrant hand-crafted silk and cotton clothing, exclusive jewelry, locally made aboriginal arts and crafts, and souvenirs made from crocodile and kangaroo hide. End your day aboard Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, a world first in environmental tourism, taking you on a fantastic experience over Australia's World Heritage-listed rainforest canopy and deep into the forest. (If the Skyrail is not available in the afternoon, we might change the itinerary back to forward)
Duration: 9 hours.

Historic Village Herberton Family Pass (2A+2C)


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.


Duration: 3 to 8 hours.

Herberton Historical Village Day Trip from Cairns - One of the best ever tours.


On your very own private tour, travel through Pioneering Australian History with the award winning Herberton Historical Village. Visit Kuranda lookout, Barron Falls and the local Bridges café. Take a guided tour of the Historical pioneer village of Herberton, followed by an old fashioned cooked lunch. After lunch feel free ride on the Tin-lander train, follow the scenic Crater Valley and Herberton Ranges along the Hwy to Mt Hypipamee. Discover hidden truths of the rich Indigenous heritage, historical timber, railway, mining, war and dairy industries of the early pioneers. Enjoy the sunset as you wind your way gently down through the steaming rainforests of the scenic Gillies or Kuranda ranges towards Cairns.
Duration: 8 to 10 hours.


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