Historic Village Herberton

Historic Village Herberton is an open-air museum with over 60 restored buildings from 1880 to 1920 that show what rural life actually looked like. The structures include a working hotel, school, shops, and craft workshops arranged to form a complete settlement.

The buildings date from the region's tin mining era when the area grew rapidly and became prosperous. The site was established in 1973 and opened to visitors in 1977 to preserve this period of development.

The village reflects how people lived and worked during Queensland's mining and farming era through displayed tools, furnishings, and daily objects. Visitors observe what mattered to families and how communities functioned in remote rural areas of that time.

The site is easy to navigate since buildings are arranged along clear pathways with signs to help you find your way. Guided tours are available if you want detailed information about each structure, or you can explore at your own pace.

The site includes working craft workshops where traditional skills like blacksmithing are still practiced and demonstrated to visitors. You can watch craftspeople actually making items the way they were produced over a century ago.

Location: Herberton

Inception: 1973

Official opening: 1977

Address: 6 Broadway, Herberton, Queensland 4887

Phone: +61740962002

Email: info@historicvillageherberton.com.au

Website: https://historicvillageherberton.com.au

GPS coordinates: -17.37393,145.38490

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03