ACCOMMODATION
Royal Hotel Rooms are available, please Message us via Facebook or Instagram.
From $70 a night. Weekly rates available on request. Specialized catering to suit your stay can be considered with prior arrangements, such as breakfast, take away crib lunches and evening meals to suit your budget. We have a large rear car park for trucks, low loaders,water trucks and other vehicles.
Its basic and clean, located in downtown Herberton near to Post Office, Library, Chemist and Cafe’s.
FOR SALE
MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION
The Royal Hotel Herberton 46-48 Grace Street, Herberton QLD 4887 Freehold Going Concern – Priced to Sell
Asking Price: $985,000 (plus GST if applicable) – Negotiable
Tenure: Freehold (3 titles, total land approx. 2,036 m²)
Zoning: General Centre (Tablelands Regional Council) with Heritage Overlay (not heritage-listed building)
License: Full Liquor Licence (oldest continuously licensed pub on the Atherton Tablelands)
Property Overview Established in 1880, the Royal Hotel Herberton is Queensland's living history—an all-timber Queenslander-style pub that's been the social heart of this charming Tablelands town for 145 years. As the oldest and longest-licensed hotel on the Atherton Tablelands, it offers authentic character, community connection, and significant untapped potential in a region with growing tourism, mining activity, retiree appeal, and short-stay accommodation demand.
Key Features & Facilities
Public Bar & Lounge Bar – Traditional pub vibe with locals and travellers.
Bottle Shop – Steady retail revenue stream.
Billiard Room – Popular for casual entertainment.
Commercial Kitchen & Bistro – Fully equipped for meals (current focus on hearty pub fare; huge scope to elevate as a dining destination).
Beer Garden – Outdoor space for events, functions, or relaxed drinking.
Accommodation – 10 guest rooms (sleeping up to 16 guests) – Basic, clean, and in demand in a town short on short-stay options.
Separate 3-Bedroom Residence – Self-contained house for owner/operator or staff, plus 2-car garage, carport, laundry, tool shed, and garden shed.
Ample Parking & Rear Yard – Space for 20+ cars; potential to convert to small caravan/camping area (STCA).
Other – Cellar, storage, and full commercial setup.
Location & Market Position
Prime central position in Herberton, the oldest town on the Atherton Tablelands, set on the banks of the Wild River amid stunning high-country scenery.
Close proximity to Atherton (just 15-20 minutes drive, 19 km) – easy access to the bustling Tablelands hub with its markets, cafes, lakes, and attractions.
1.5 hours to Cairns (approx. 90-110 km via scenic Kuranda Range or Gillies Highway routes) and Cairns International Airport – perfect for fly-in visitors from interstate or overseas.
Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef via Cairns, plus direct links to the region's world-class natural draws: rainforests, waterfalls (e.g., Carrington Falls, Emerald Creek), crater lakes, tree kangaroos, and eco-adventures.
Surrounded by major attractions: Award-winning Historic Village Herberton (minutes away), Mining Museum, granite boulder trails, jacaranda-lined streets in spring, and cooler escapes from coastal heat/humidity.
Herberton's strong potential — Growing tourism (day-trippers from Cairns, eco/adventure seekers), ongoing mining/exploration interest, retiree influx to the cooler Tablelands lifestyle, and regional short-stay shortage create opportunities for boosted accommodation revenue, events, themed experiences, or dining upgrades. The pub is the only venue in town with full dining facilities—positioned as a community hub with loyal local trade plus tourist/mining overflow.
Sale Type Freehold going concern (WIWO elements included; leasehold option potentially available for discussion).
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Iconic heritage asset without restrictive heritage listing constraints.
Proven track record as a community staple with reliable income base.
Vendor motivated—priced competitively for quick sale in regional market.
Ideal for experienced publican, family operator, or investor seeking lifestyle + business in Far North Queensland's emerging high-country gem.
Inspections & Further Information Strictly by appointment. Expressions of interest welcomed. Full information memorandum, financials, lease/licence details, and title searches available under NDA.
Contact: Rick Shirreff Phone: 0431 523 224 Email: rick@dive.com.au