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Historic Ilfracombe Excursion

Nature and wildlife

Sightseeing Tours

Part of: Outback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours

10 min guests

70 max guests

Experience the heritage Rail Motor while journeying through the vast open plains to Ilfracombe.
Explore unique attractions like the Wellshot Centre and Machinery Mile in the Hub of the West.
Savour a hearty lunch at the Famous Wellshot Hotel, perfect for refuelling after your adventures.
Enjoy a scenic return trip to Longreach Railway Station, filled with stories to share for years.

Contact and Booking Channels

Longreach, Queensland

Start location: Longreach Railway Station, Longreach, Queensland, 4730, Australia
Phone: 07 5468 3000
Email: info@oat.net.au
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Rates

$139.00 – $99.00

$139.00 Adult
$99.00 Child

Booking Channels

Experience the heritage Rail Motor en-route to the one pub town of Ilfracombe, with stories of nostalgia to tell your mates about for years to come.

Feel the freedom of the vast open plains to Ilfracombe before disembarking in Ilfracombe to explore the unique attractions in “the Hub of the West” like the Wellshot centre, the Machinery Mile and enjoy lunch at the Famous Wellshot Hotel.

After a great break exploring this historic town, re-board the train for the journey back to Longreach Railway Station.

Tour details

Nature and wildlife
Sightseeing Tours
Half Day or Less
Land – Motorised
Chauffeured Tour
Large Group Tour
Private Tour
Small Group Tour
Moderate

Available from 15 April 2026 to 15 October 2026

Features

Service facilities

Carpark
Family Friendly
Non Smoking
Public Toilet

Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Operation information

Outback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours

The Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting visitors with the romance of rail.

Outback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.

The Outback Rail Adventure has four experiences to offer:

Historic Ilfracombe Excursion – This 4.5hr journey takes you to the historic town of Ilfracombe, where you will explore the town and have lunch at the famous Wellshot Hotel before returning home.

Great Darr River Rail Run – A 3hr experience travelling west to the Darr River, where you will enjoy a homemade smoko and billy tea before heading home.

Silver-Tails Rail Sunset – This 4.5hr experience is a unique way to enjoy the sun setting while indulging in signature canapes.

Silver-Tails Rail Sunset with Smithy’s Dinner and Show – Enjoy the Silver-Tails Rail Sunset experience before disembarking from the train to enjoy Smithy’s Outback Dinner an Show under the stars by the Thomson River.

Contact the friendly reservations team about booking a VIP Package! Combine tours and save