ILFRACOMBE
- rincan18
- Oct 16, 2024
- 2 min read
Ilfracombe is currently a 2-star accredited Queensland Tidy Town.
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History and Geography
The townsites of Ilfracombe and Longreach were amongst resumed portions of Wellshot Station. In 1892, Wellshot was known as the biggest sheep station in the world, not because of the area it occupied but because of the number of sheep it ran; 460,000. 40,000 two-year-old wethers were sold off from the property later the same year.
On 1 July 1892, the town was renamed from Wellshot was renamed Ilfracombe after the coastal town of Ilfracombe in North Devon, England.
Ilfracombe is situated on the Landsborough Highway, about 27 kilometres (17 mi) east of Longreach, 214 metres (702 ft) above sea level.
Local Government Information
The town was much larger in the past. It once had three hotels instead of the single hotel and two general stores as at 2012.
A 1.9-metre (6 ft 3 in) metal sculpture of National Rugby League player Matt Scott, who grew up in Ilfracombe, was unveiled in the town on 24 September 2021. It was created by scrap metal artist Milynda Rogers who was commissioned by the Ilfracombe District Progress Association with the aim of inspiring the region's youth while also giving the town a focus of pride. Approximately 200 people attended the official unveiling.
Attractions
· Lynn Cameron Machinery Mile and Heritage Precinct: Ilfracombe is home to the fascinating Lynn Cameron Machinery Mile, showcasing an impressive range of machinery, from vintage engines to earthmoving equipment.
· The Jackson Collections: Prepare to be thoroughly intrigued by the many other interesting items on display: hubcaps, buttons, drill bits, rabbit traps and scissors are just some of the quirky collections.
· Live Outback Stockman’s Show: This Live Outback Stockman’s Show tells the story of real-life stockmen and women who work on the land. It encompasses the modern-day aspects of being a stockman, as well as telling the tales of what it used to be like in the past.
Accommodation and Dine In
Ilfracombe is a small outback country town, while accommodation is very limited it still has a few options of outback-authentic accommodation.
Ilfracombe Caravan Park - Ilfracombe Caravan Park offers shady powered van sites and comfortable cabin style accommodation.
Well shot Hotel - The Historic Wellshot Hotel is one of the most unique outback pubs, over one hundred years old and well worth looking through. With supplying accommodation and outback meals well worth a try.
Evanston Station - Accommodation are meticulously clean and the individual quarters are within a self-contained shearer’s shed. Very small, yet extremely quiet, warm, comfortable and nurturing.
The Coffee Hatch – Prefect stop for your morning coffee and to refill the car ride snacks.
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