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ABOUT Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe, named after a small town in Devonshire England, originated in 1891 as a transport nucleus for Wellshot Station, the largest sheep station in the world at the time (in terms of stock numbers).
Driving into Ilfracombe, you can’t miss Lynn Cameron Machinery Mile, an amazing line-up of historic machinery stretching for more than one mile along the highway and includes the Historic Precinct which houses the Folk Museum, Oakhampton Cottage, Romani Hall and leds to the Wellshot Centre a step back in time and the founding of this unique town.
The Wellshot Hotel, which is original to the town founding, has some interesting décor that sure to catch your eye. The Wellshot Hotel serves food from the Hatch Café early in the morning to lunch and dinner seven days.
lfracombe Caravan Park offers shady powered van sites and comfortable cabin style accommodation and a country dining experience. Experience the sense of freedom and adventure as you spend time exploring the charms of Ilfracombe.
Ilfracombe Post Office, a beautiful old tongue and groove building is home of the first motor mail delivery in the Commonwealth of Australia, which took place between Ilfracombe and Isisford. The Post Office, Library, and Second Hand shop are all included in this building.
Fancy a little shopping well don’t forget to check out Ilfracombe Antiques and Collectables or if you are after a bit of botanical therapy head to Ilfracombe Garden Nursery, both are open on the weekend.
The town also boasts an Artesian Spa, Pool, kids playground and BBQ area situated in the Memorial Park, where you can find a sculpture of local NRL Legend Matt Scott.
Take a drive to The Twelve Mile (20kms from Ilfracombe) remains off what was essentially a watering stop and Cobb & Co change station and the site of the Royal Mail Hotel. Just a little further on you discover the Stone Pitching a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Thousands upon thousands of naturally formed flagstones, carefully sorted and then meticulously placed together to form a leak-proof reservoir to retain water so precious to the existence of everything.
Places to stay near Ilfracombe
Saltbush Retreat
32 kmSaltbush Retreat’s rustic but beautiful accommodation reflects the unique textures and tones of Outback Queensland.
MoreAlbert Park Motor Inn
32 kmAlbert Park Motor Inn is located a short walk away from Qantas Founders Museum and Airport and the Stockman’s Hall Of Fame.
MoreLongreach Tourist Park
32 kmLongreach Tourist Park is a true outback experience, full of colourful characters and a must do location for all travellers.
MoreMitchell Grass Retreat
32 kmLuxury Under Canvas. Opened in 2020, Mitchell Grass Retreat is a luxury glamping retreat based in Longreach, Outback Queensland.
MoreLongreach Motor Inn
33 kmWelcome to the Longreach Motor Inn & Harry’s Restaurant, located across the road from the Longreach Railway Station and 200 metres from downtown.
MoreThe Staging Post – Longreach
33 kmThis boutique heritage-themed accommodation is inspired by the style of the pioneer era and by the stagecoach journeys that linked Longreach with the outside world.
MoreLongreach Caravan Park
34 kmLocated in a quiet area, the Longreach Caravan Park is a family owned park and offers; powered and unpowered sites in shady and grassed ares.
MoreGoodberry Broadwater Campground
43 kmGoodberry Hills is a 40,000 acre working cattle property 37 kilometers north east of Longreach in Central Western Queensland.
MoreDunblane
65 kmDunblane is a wool sheep grazing property located just off the Landsborough (Matilda) Highway 8km west of Barcaldine.
MoreLara Wetlands
73 kmLocated on Lara Station (a working cattle property), Lara Wetlands is a bush camping ground set around a tranquil wetland teaming with birdlife.
MoreThings to see and do near Ilfracombe
The Jackson Collections is the lifetime collections of two brothers, Hilton and Ike Jackson.
The Jackson Collections
7 km
The Ilfracombe Memorial Park, located in the centre of town offers access to the local swimming pool and Artesian Spa.
Ilfracombe Memorial Park, Swimming Pool and Spa
8 km
A hidden gem in Ilfracombe, Queensland with a 1 mile display of farm machinery and local history, a great way to spend an afternoon.
Lynn Cameron Machinery Mile and Heritage Precinct (Ilfracombe , Qld)
8 km
The Wellshot Centre is dedicated to telling the story of one of Australia’s largest sheep stations.
The Wellshot Centre
8 km
The 12 Mile as it has been known since its heyday, is where you can discover a magnificent example of 19th century craftsmanship.
The Twelve Mile
16 km
The Longreach School of Distance Education is a unique experience and is one of 16 distance education schools in the country.
Longreach School of Distance Education P&C Tourism
30 km
This live Outback Stockman’s Show tells the story of real life stockmen and women who work on the land.
Outback Stockman’s Show
31 km
Qantas Founders Museum is an independent not-for-profit community organisation, operating since 1996, to commemorate the ethos and preserve the material heritage of the founders.
Qantas Founders Museum
31 km
The Longreach Railway Museum is a static museum depicting what life was like in the 1900s.
Longreach Historic Railway Station
33 km
The Station Store is based on the original outback emporiums that stocked everything and were a highlight for station folk coming into town for shopping.
The Station Store
34 km
A place where there is nothing but you and nature, a birdwatchers and bushwalkers paradise.
Iningai Nature Reserve
34 km
While at Ilfracombe why not try these Tours
Outback Aussie Tours – Day Tours
33 kmOutback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours
33 kmThe Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting our visitors with the romance of rail.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Extended Tours
33 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreOutback Pioneers
34 kmOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
MoreQueensland Helicopters
84 kmQueensland Helicopters is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service and safety.
MoreElite Aviation Services Pty Ltd
201 kmBased in Winton, Queensland, Elite Aviation Services offers helicopter and plane scenic flights and charters over the spectacular landscape around Winton and the Diamantina River.
MoreRed Dirt Tours
201 kmRed Dirt Tours is your Winton touring specialist and offers a number of tours to the spectacular natural and man-made attractions of the Winton region.
MoreFox Helicopter Services
304 kmFox Helicopters operate a selection of scenic flights to Porcupine Gorge and White Mountains National Park.
MoreTravel West Outback Tours
359 kmTravel West operate Four Wheel Drive Motel Accommodated Tag Along Tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and the Corner Country.
MoreCharleville Bilby Experience
362 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how our breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
362 kmDiscover stars, WWII secrets and bilbies for starters on Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’ day tour in Outback Queensland. Morning tea, lunch and transfers included.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
363 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
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