HERBERTON

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION: 150 km south-west of Cairns

POPULATION: Approx. 600

Pioneers called this place the land of 1000 hills. Today a tin plant still works in the gully which runs

through what was for many years the biggest tin town on the Tableland. Every year a colourful tin

festival is held each September. Several buildings and installations dating from its boom add faded

charm including old timber towns and campsites from World War II. Willie Jack and John Newell in 1880

found the lode which became the rich Great Northern and the store of pit-sawn cedar they built with

their profits has still stayed in business. A school of arts which in 1881 housed the first meeting of a

local authority on the Tableland has been restored. A major attraction here is the Tin Pannikan, a local

museum in an old hotel which has been rebuilt like a well known cartoon pub. Just south-east of here

is Hypipamee National Park.

POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND SERVICES IN AREA

Historic Sites

Tin Pannikan

Tin Festival (During September only)

Hypipamee National Park

Swimming Holes

Bush Walks

OTHER INFORMATION

AREA POST CODE: 4872  

AREA PHONE CODE: 07

International 61 7 ....
 

SHOPPING FACILITIES

General Stores, Service Station
 

BANKING & EXCHANGE

Limited Banking Facilities Available
 

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Hospital 07 4096 2222

Police 000 or 07 4096 2200