ILFRACOMBE The last of the towns to visit when heading west is Ilfracombe. Just 27k’s from Longreach. Ilfracombe is a small town. The main industry is sheep rearing, mainly for wool. Ilfracombe is the home of a collection of antique agricultural machinery. Ilfracombe is a bit of a surprise packet, with so much on offer in 100 mtrs of roadway, and so as a result the traveler will need to allow two to three hours to enjoy and that is not including a dip in the spa. A number of museums and exhibits determine a serious stop is in order. Ilfracombe has two churches. The War Memorial is located in the centre of the strip. The Wellshot Hotel is famous for its ‘happy hours’ A good look at what is on offer will make the stopover worthwhile.