Ilfracombe Caravan Park

The Ilfracombe Caravan Park is a classic and welcoming outback park that offers a true slice of Queensland’s pastoral history. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the tiny, character-filled town of Ilfracombe, this park is famously located right next door to the legendary Wellshot Hotel, one of the most iconic and awarded pubs in the outback. This prime location makes it an essential stop for travellers on the Landsborough Highway between Longreach and Barcaldine. The park itself is known for its friendly, country hospitality and provides a range of spacious powered and unpowered sites on level, grassy ground, suitable for all types of rigs from big motorhomes to tents. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, with amenities including hot showers, a laundry, and a camp kitchen, ensuring a comfortable stay. The park’s greatest asset is its walking-distance proximity to Ilfracombe’s unique attractions. Visitors can easily spend a day exploring the incredible ‘Machinery Mile’—a fascinating outdoor museum of historic station equipment that lines the highway—before heading to the Wellshot Hotel for a cold beer and a hearty meal amongst the hats and memorabilia of a bygone era. For a comfortable, convenient, and historically rich outback experience, the Ilfracombe Caravan Park is the perfect base to soak up the atmosphere of the Central West.

Site Information

• Location: In the town of Ilfracombe, next to the Wellshot Hotel.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed highway.
• Site Surface: Grass and dirt sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid caravan park. Bookings are recommended in peak season.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management when booking.
• Number of Powered Sites: A good number of powered sites are available.
• Number of Un-powered Sites: A good number of unpowered sites are available.
• Facilities: Toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, dump point.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
• Potable Water: Yes, potable water is available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for Telstra.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Ullage: Dump point available onsite.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Check with management.
• Number of Sites Available: Numerous defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Standard camping gear.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly on sites. Check conditions when booking.
• Fishing: Possible in nearby waterholes.
• Short Walks: Excellent walk along the ‘Machinery Mile’ and around town.

Local Amenities

All of Ilfracombe’s amenities are within a short walk from the park.

• Local Pubs:
  • The Wellshot Hotel (next door)
• Places to Eat:
  • The Wellshot Hotel serves renowned pub meals. A local cafe is also available.
• Local Attractions:
  • The Wellshot Hotel
  • The Great Machinery Mile
  • Langenbaker House and Folk Museum
  • Jackson’s Hill
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is the main caravan park in Ilfracombe. Numerous options in Longreach (approx. 27 km).
• Next Free Camps:
  • Macsland Rest Area, Longreach (24hr, approx. 45 km west)
  • Barcaldine Recreation Park (donation camp, approx. 80 km east)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite for guests.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • A service station is available in Ilfracombe.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and in town.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

The Ilfracombe region has a hot semi-arid climate with very hot summers and mild, dry winters with cool nights.