Heritage Rail Motor Tour: Explore Ilfracombe's Unique Attractions

Discover Ilfracombe’s charm on a historic rail motor journey. Explore unique attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and relive nostalgic tales.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wellshot Centre - Enjoy the Wellshot Centre.
  • Wellshot Hotel - Enjoy Lunch at the Historic Wellshot Hotel in Ilfracombe.
  • Ilfracombe Machinery & Heritage Museum - Take a wander along Machinery Mile.
What's Included
  • Travel on our historic Rail Motor
  • Informative interpretation from your train driver/guide
  • Time to explore Ilfracombe
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience our heritage Rail Motor as it travels to the one-pub town of Ilfracombe, where you’ll gather stories of nostalgia to share with friends for years. Embrace the freedom of the expansive open plains leading to Ilfracombe, then disembark to explore unique attractions in the “Hub of the West” such as the Wellshot Centre, the Machinery Mile, and enjoy lunch at the renowned Wellshot Hotel. After a delightful break in this historic town, re-board the train for the return trip to Longreach Railway Station.

Location
Longreach Railway Station
Wonga Street
The Railway Station is located on the Landsborough Highway, opposite Anzac Park, which is next to the WaterTower. Look for a guide who wears a Savannah Guides uniform.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Juliabv210xh
Sep 25, 2023
Great experience - Family trip, with 3 children. The train journey was great (will do a longer trip next time). Ilfracombe was lovely, would suggest going with guide to start. The pub offered a lovey lunch and it had a nice atmosphere. The guide was awesome, highly recommend.
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