The area covered by the Great Northern Fire Trails has been the scene of great activity for over 100 years. Kilometres of trails wind up and around the rugged hills surrounding Herberton, passing mine shafts, mullock heaps and other evidence of the town’s mining past.
Download the app and explore the 60+ heritage buildings and places of interest in the oldest town on the Tablelands on the Herberton Town Heritage Walk.
Step back in time and learn about the area’s history and memorabilia at the other museums in town.
Climb aboard the Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway on weekends and public holidays. After your trip explore the Railway Museum, Sleeper Cutter Museum and station workshop
Wander through the Herberton Cemetery — a memorial to miners who came from all over the world seeking their fortunes. Reflection Park honours Cannon Arthur Ernest White, who is credited by some as initiating the Anzac Day dawn service tradition in Western Australia in 1929.
Take a stroll along the Wild River as it passes through town and then stop for a picnic at the sheltered tables and barbecues in Herberton Lions Park.
Enjoy a 520m return walk through Brushbox forest to Halls Falls in the Herberton Range Conservation Park. Numerous streams of cool, clear water tumble gently over the polished granite walls.
Don’t miss the Wondecla Markets, just out of town on the third Sunday of the month.
