Location Profiles

Cairns and Hinterland Health Service District

HERBERTON

Herberton is a small pretty heritage town located on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands of far north Queensland. The oldest town on the Tableland, Herberton was established in 1880 after rich tin deposits were discovered at the nearby Herbert River. It became the most prominent tin mine in Australia, the population rising to 8,000 at its peak. Although tin is still mined in the region, Herberton is now famous for its historical houses, some of which have been heritage listed. Local industries include orchards, vegetable producers and vineyards. Popular with commuters, Herberton offers a laid back, country lifestyle.

Population: 1,000

Queensland Health facilities in District: 10

• Read more about Cairns and Hinterland Health Service District
  
• Read more about Herberton’s key health facility Herberton Hospital

Services

• 3 education facilities, including state and private schools (Preparatory Year (non-compulsory) followed by Year 1 to Year 12)
  
• Community clubs and services, including Lions, QCWA,
• Blue Nurses, Meals on Wheels
  
• Police station
  
• Fire station
  
• Shopping centre
  
• Fuel station
  
• Places of worship
  
• Library
  
• Australia Post
  
• Banks

Sporting, Recreation & Interests

• Sporting clubs and facilities, including horse sports, car racing, football, cricket, basketball, tennis, squash and shooting
  
• Annual Tin Festival
  
• Herberton Historical Village and Museum
  
• Photo Gallery
  
• The Crater National Park or Mount Hypipamee National Park
  
• Swimming holes
  
• Bushwalking
  
• Galleries and museums
  
• The Old Steam Rattler

Location

1,700 km north of Brisbane
94 km south west of Cairns
18 km south west of Atherton

Access

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