historic village herberton

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  karos1

  This is one of the best historical villages we have been to. It took many years of us driving past before we decided to call in. They have recently extended it and I can't wait for more exhibits.

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  615JulieM

  What an amazing place. I thoroughly enjoyed my day here. Every attraction is in pristine condition. I am amazed at the collections.

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  Sherridan63

  What an amazing place. After visiting a lot of living museums around Australia, this would definitely be the best example that I have ever had the fortune to experience. The detail in each shop/building is incredible. It is like stepping back in time. Tin signs, machinery, clothing, toys, books, musical instruments, medical displays etc were so detailed and well set out. We had lunch in the tea rooms which was homemade and beautiful. Please do yourself a favour and if you are ever in the Cairns area, drive to this amazing exhibition.

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  gordonm111

  We visited about 3 years ago and the place has improved 100%. It was great then, and now is fantastic. Lots of new and interesting exhibits. The grounds are immaculate. Best part was being dog friendly. We took our 2 cockers and they were welcome everywhere including the café (on the veranda). Our 13 year old even found it interesting. Highly recommended.

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  myhome56

  I visited the Historic Village in Herberton10 or 15 years ago and have wanted to go back ever since. Got my wish last week. Oiled up antiques had me reliving my grandparents and my past history; the bicycling knife sharpener the most memorable for me, along with the amazing hearse. We started at Mareeba markets, where there's a shady spot to enjoy their awesome food and admire their primary produce and arts n crafts before you venture through beautiful mountains; loved Mareeba's orchids.

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  jesss249

  This attraction is so well done and it's down to a person hoarding! A combination of artefacts and original buildings.. it's the most comprehensive range we've seen. This is so well put together. Repurposing buildings and using them as museums for items in the style of a town really suits the area. I checked our guide book and it hadn't mentioned it, we saw it in a brochure, so I'm be emailing Rough Guides! Spent a few hours there and had a very tasty corned beef salad lunch. The corned beef is made by one of them and was perfect. On our list to revisit.

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  Balilje

  This is easily one of the best attractions in the Atherton Tablelands no doubt although a bit pricey for a place way out. There is tons and tons of history lessons in it and you will remember all the items you saw in your childhood and what they were used for that has dated with the times. The houses and housing displays are just fantastic and the items well preserved and there are surprises all over one after another that will keep you interested. Brilliant place for school kids who are interested in history that will set them up in good stead. Most enjoyable visit ever and that took at least 3 hours but more if you are keen. Well worth the trip from Cairns so do check it out.

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  75Snowy

  If you like history well worth a visit. The history is all about the local area when tin and gold (many tin) was first discovered. The village is set up very well on both sides of the banks of a small beautiful creek, with a walking bridge joining both sides. When walking around the village you do get a great feeling that you are in history, the village is so life like a great feeling. Looking around the village will take 3 hours as there is so much to see and take in. There is a cafe in side. I had 2 young children under 10 they both enjoyed it heaps. Cost was $65 for a family 2 adults 2 children.

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  carolc716

  This village was a major surprise for us, and as we went around our smiles just grew, despite the showers we kept encountering! The village is well set out, and beautifully restored and kept, each attraction was thought provoking, I especially loved the school with its blackboards of grade exams, which reminded us of our childhoods without calculators! My husband loved the old steam equipment, mining tools and the old cars and tractors. The attention to detail is fabulous, every building has been lovingly prepared and gives you a slice of history in a country where the early pioneers and miners had to endure great difficulties. I was so impressed by the wealth of old photos, and artefacts. The cafe was fabulous too, lovely cakes and wonderful tea! Just a truly fabulous place, bring the kids they will enjoy it but if you want to soak it all up come on your own leave the kids with granny for the day, you will have a great time.

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  S3577CGsarahg

  I simply loved this place, it was just fantastic being aable to spend a good part of the day wandering around a village getting to learn and find out about different parts of history of Herberton, I must say I loved this little village a lot, each exhibit, building was just amazing