Name: Irvinebank Tourist Information Centre (informal; operates through Loudoun House Museum & School of Arts Hall)
Address: Loudoun House Museum Precinct, Irvinebank QLD 4887
Phone: (07) 4096 8070 (museum contact – primary visitor point)
Opening Hours: Generally 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, limited days (volunteer‑run; seasonal variation)
Type: Tourist information point (non‑accredited)
Region: Herberton–Irvinebank Mining District / Atherton Tablelands Hinterland
This is the main visitor contact point for Irvinebank, providing local history, maps, and touring information for the remote mining settlements west of Herberton.
Area It Caters For
1. Irvinebank Township (Primary Area)
- Loudoun House Museum (historic mining headquarters)
- John Moffat’s legacy sites
- School of Arts Hall
- Old mining machinery, smelter ruins, and heritage displays
- Local walking areas and township history
2. Herberton & Wild River District
- Herberton Historic Village
- Wild River drives and lookouts
- Mining heritage trails
- Herberton Range conservation areas
3. Stannary Hills & Watsonville (Historic Mining Settlements)
- Remote 19th‑century mining ruins
- Old tramway formations
- Bushwalking and 4WD touring
- Heritage interpretation for former tin‑mining communities
4. Atherton Tablelands Hinterland (Western Section)
- Access via Herberton–Petford Road
- Dry‑country savannah landscapes
- Rural stations and scenic drives
5. Chillagoe–Mungana Region (Information Support)
- Limestone caves and geological features
- Historic smelter site
- Outback touring routes
6. Petford & Western Tablelands Tracks
- Remote 4WD routes
- Savannah‑style landscapes
- Access to the Gulf Development Road (via nearby towns)
7. Herberton Range National Park (Support)
- Rainforest–savannah transition zone
- Wildlife viewing and scenic lookouts
- Bushwalking and nature touring
Services Provided
- Local maps and heritage trail brochures
- Information on Irvinebank’s mining history
- Guidance for exploring Stannary Hills, Watsonville, and Herberton
- Advice on 4WD routes and remote road conditions
- Museum entry, historical interpretation, and displays
- Recommendations for Tablelands touring (Herberton, Atherton, Chillagoe)
- Volunteer‑run local knowledge and storytelling
- Souvenirs and historical publications
Summary
The Irvinebank Tourist Information Centre, operating through the Loudoun House Museum precinct, is the key visitor hub for the Irvinebank–Herberton mining district. It supports travellers exploring the region’s rich tin‑mining heritage, remote historic settlements, and the western Atherton Tablelands. With its volunteer‑run museum and deep local knowledge, it is an essential stop for anyone touring the mining history of Far North Queensland.