Location Name - Herberton - Township
Grace Street
Herberton 4887

Council: Tablelands Regional Council
Region: Tropical North Queensland
Location ID: 10155157

 
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Description:
Herberton is an old tin mining township with the Wild River taking its course through town. In its heyday, Herberton was the richest tin mining field in Australia. There is a railway museum established by volunteers with a rail motor taking passengers to the Herberton Historic Village. Rail restoration is actively taking place in the rail museum area with a view to opening the line for the journey of 20 kms to Atherton in the future. Distance to Cairns International Airport: 112 kms / 70 miles; Altitude: 918 metres; Population: 855 GPS Co-ordinates: 17°22'56.1"S 145°23'03.6"E

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