Download coordinates as: Ilfracombe /ˈɪlfrəkoʊm/ is a rural town and locality in the Longreach Region, Queensland, Australia.
Ilfracombe is situated on the Landsborough Highway, about 27 kilometres (17 mi) east of Longreach, 214 metres (702 ft) above sea level.
[13] The Central Western railway line reached Ilfracombe in 1891[14] and the Post Office opened on 7 December 1891.
[20][21] On Sunday 10 September 1905, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church was opened at 2 Main Street by Reverend Edward Carroll of Longreach.
[25][26] In April 1910, Isisford became the first town in Australia to be serviced by a motorised mail delivery from Ilfracombe, a journey of 90 kilometres (56 mi).
[4] 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.
[28] 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.
[40] The Sacred Heart War Memorial Catholic Church is at 2 Main Street (Landsborough Highway, 23°29′25″S 144°30′36″E / 23.49035°S 144.50991°E / -23.49035; 144.50991 (Sacred Heart War Memorial Catholic Church)).
[26][41] Other attractions and facilities in the town include swimming pool, a 14-hole golf course, racecourse and caravan park.