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.