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Half-Day Historic Rail Excursion to Ilfracombe from Longreach

3.9 (7 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Half-Day Historic Rail Excursion to Ilfracombe from Longreach

About this activity

Experience our 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 grab some 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.

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At a glance

Duration
4 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 70 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Outback Aussie Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Travel on our historic Rail Motor
  • Included: Informative interpretation from your train driver/guide
  • Included: Time to explore Ilfracombe

Itinerary

  1. Wellshot Centre

    30 min

    Enjoy the Wellshot Centre.

  2. Stop 2

    one hour Admission included

    Enjoy Lunch at the Historic Wellshot Hotel in Ilfracombe.

  3. Ilfracombe – The Hub of the West

    15 min

    Take a wander along Machinery Mile.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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.

End point

  • 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.

Using your ticket

For Enquiries please call our office on 07 4658 3000 during business hours.

In case of an Emergency outside business hours please call our emergency Phone number on 0458 58 3000.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

3.9 out of 5 · 7 reviews
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Half-Day Historic Rail Excursion to Ilfracombe from Longreach

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