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TOURS – TABLELANDS

HISTORIC HERBERTON VILLAGE
Experience Australia as it was in the early 1900s at
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the Historic Village Herberton. Just 90 minutes from
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Cairns and Port Douglas or less than two hours from
Mission Beach on the Atherton Tablelands, this historical
village showcases Australia’s mining, timber and
farming heritage.
Take a trip to yesteryear and spend the day browsing
this unique, 100% family owned Australian attraction.
The collection features more than 60 original buildings
replicating a tin mining town complete with shops,
a functioning tearoom, pub, bank, chemist, garage,
printer, newsagent and more.
With quirky Australian collectibles, olden day machinery,
vehicles and thousands of genuine antique items, the
village is regarded as one of the most significant outdoor
museums in Australia.
Also on display are mint condition antique motor vehicles,
turn of the century working machinery, small engines,
rare John Deere tractors and more. Hear, feel and see the
past through the working displays, including the village
blacksmith, newspaper printer and working sawmill. Don’t
miss the homestyle cooking at the Bakerville Tearooms
and savour the beauty of 130 year old Elderslie House
with its spacious verandas and elegant architecture.
Includes:
• Admission to Historic Herberton Village
• Free Wi-Fi • Picnic area
• 60 exhibits including 8 interactive displays such
as wood turning, blacksmithing, a sawmill and
working engines
Operator: Historic Village Herberton
Open: Daily except Christmas Day
9am – 5pm (1 Apr – 8 Oct, 26 Dec 20 –
29 Jan 21), 9am – 4pm (9 Oct – 24 Dec 20,
30 Jan – 31 Mar 21)
Family prices also available.
Adult Child 4-14 yrs
1 Apr 20 – 31 Mar 21 $33 * $15 *

THE CRYSTAL CAVES TOUR
Just one hour’s drive from Cairns on the Atherton
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Tablelands, among the regions stunning waterfall circuit,
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share one man’s passion for crystals and fossils at The
Crystal Caves. Journey through René’s man-made
tunnels and grottos as you share his love and fascination
of natural crystals and prehistoric fossils during a self-
guided tour of The Crystal Caves. Covering an area of
300 square metres, the interactive displays allow you
to touch and photograph over 600 specimens. After,
visit the on-site gift and jewellery shop for a take-home
souvenir or take up the opportunity of cracking open
a Geode and discovering your own personal crystal
(extra charge).
Includes:
• 300 square metres of man-made tunnels and grottos
• Self-guide briefing of The Crystal Caves
• Use of headlamp
• Souvenir guidebook ‘René’s World’
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking
Operator: The Crystal Caves
Open: Daily from 9am – 5pm
Other Tour Options:
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Crack a Geode Experience $29 per adult/child,
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Crystal Caves & Crack a Geode Experience $49 per
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adult, $37 per child.

Adult Child 5-16 yrs
1 Apr 20 – 31 Mar 21 $24 * $12 *

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 39