Get Your Heritage Hit!

Museums and historical societies from across North Queensland are heading to Herberton for the Far North Heritage Expo.

‘You won’t need to be a heritage buff to enjoy this free expo as there’s so much to see and do,’ said Councillor Annette Haydon.

‘There’s a great line-up of activities, tours and guest speakers, and food and drink for sale.

‘You can try your hand at tin panning, watch the Herberton and District Rock Drill Club’s hand steel demonstrations and see the Jirrbal Indigenous display.

‘Remember to bring a small antique for appraisal, and don’t leave your rock collection at home because there’s a chance to swap rocks with others.

‘Guest speakers will bring our North Queensland history alive through a range of topics.

‘The Far North Heritage Expo is 9am–2pm Saturday 6 September at the Herberton Mining Centre.

‘Why not make a day of it and stop in at the Herberton Flower Show and take a ride on the Atherton-Herberton Historic Rail steam train afterwards?’ said Councillor Haydon.