Discover Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

75 Things to do in Ipswich

There have never been more reasons to visit the adventure playground on Brisbane’s doorstep – from world class mountain biking and hiking trails to adrenaline-charged thrills, markets, boutique shopping, fine dining and a lively coffee scene.

Ipswich markets

Grab the family and head to a market - there are plenty to choose from across the Ipswich region!

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3 Days in Ipswich

If you're looking for a way to fill 3 days in Ipswich, here's a great start!

Marj Osborne
Food Blogger

Tesla Tiny House coming to Ipswich

Tesla Tiny House is about to stop in Springfield on its tour of Australia.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Ipswich By Night

Ipswich at night has plenty of great photographic opportunities! Check out this list of favourite snapping spots from a local photographer!

Murray Fox
Photographer

Old buildings and new food - it's an Ipswich thing

Heritage buildings and exciting new food - it's an Ipswich thing.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Ipswich Trike Tours

Get your motor running and indulge your love of history with Ipswich Trike Tours. Stephen Arnold offers heritage tours of Queensland’s oldest provincial city.

Queensland Weekender
TV Program

Bakehouse Steakhouse opens in heritage landmark

Bakehouse Steakhouse is an iconic dining hub spectacularly brought back to life for the modern era.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

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What's on around Ipswich this Christmas

There's plenty on around the heritage city making spirits bright this festive season. Here are just a few of them...

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Need a weekend away? Escape to the Ipswich countryside

Need a place to escape for the weekend? Here are 10 reasons to make it the Ipswich region.

Hannah Statham
Blogger

10 of the Best Parks in Ipswich for Kids

Ipswich has heaps of parks for kids to play in across the region. Check out the 10 best parks and water parks in Ipswich.

Melissa Delaware
Blogger

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Best summertime drinks around Ipswich

Looking for a fresh sipping spot in Ipswich? Here's a summertime round-up of some of the best places to go for a cocktail.

Ashley Dobson
Photographer

Attractions

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Queens Park In Ipswich

For a park with the true trademark heritage feel of Ipswich, you can’t go past Queens Park. One of the [...]

355 Reviews

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The Workshops Rail Museum

The acclaimed, award-winning Museum should be on every Ipswich visitor’s to-do list. Steeped in history – it was once the [...]

246 Reviews

White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate

Located just 20 minutes from the Ipswich Central Business District and 35 minutes’ from Brisbane Central Business District, White Rock [...]

7 Reviews

Ipswich Nature Centre

Ipswich Nature Centre in Ipswich’s historical Queens Park offers a magical opportunity to get up close and personal with Australian [...]

355 Reviews

Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve

From culture-rich mining heritage to adrenalin-fuelled downhill mountain biking, Castle Hill is a unique place and offers an experience unlike [...]

RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

Anyone interested in aviation or military history will love a visit to the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, near Ipswich. [...]

21 Reviews

Places to stay

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Spicers Hidden Vale

Spicers Hidden Vale, the luxurious country retreat at Grandchester, just 30 minutes’ drive from Ipswich, has so much to offer [...]

858 Reviews

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Quest Ipswich

Quest Ipswich Apartments, just one kilometre from the Ipswich Central Business District, is the popular go-to place for many wanting [...]

338 Reviews

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Cumquat House

Cumquat House, built in 1914, is a stunning example of mission revival architecture and recent refurbishments and styling have added [...]

Hardings Paddock Campground

Just 20 minutes from the Ipswich Central Business District and 45 minutes from the Brisbane Central Business District, the Hardings [...]

7 Reviews

Ipswich Country Motel

The Ipswich Country Motel offers all you need in a motel with country-style friendly service. Located just a few minutes [...]

97 Reviews

Best Western Ipswich

Stay at this centrally located Ipswich motel, within walking distance of hospitals, show grounds, the University of Queensland Ipswich and [...]

82 Reviews

Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is as central as it gets in the Ipswich Central Business District. Situated next door to [...]

439 Reviews

Eat & drink

Banshees Bar and Art Space

Banshees is a friendly bar and art space where you can enjoy contemporary art exhibitions and live performances from local [...]

Pumpyard Bar and Brewery

Pumpyard Bar and Brewery has won an enviable reputation as the place to go for top quality, locally brewed beer and plenty of atmosphere.

385 Reviews

MediumRare Chargrill and Bar

Located within Ipswich Country Motel, MediumRare Char Grill and Bar restaurant is established for serving quality steak and modern Australian [...]

16 Reviews

Homage

Situated in a historic barn on 12,000 acres of Australian Bushland, Homage is the epitome of fine dining combined with [...]

114 Reviews

Rafter and Rose

Rafter and Rose, in the character-filled Top of Town precinct of Ipswich, is a delightful indoor café plus open shady [...]

Two Sisters Pizza

Now is the perfect time to meet the newest member of the family “Two Sisters Pizza”. You won’t be disappointed, [...]

2 Reviews

Dovetails Restaurant

A contemporary makeover at Ipswich’s heritage Technical College gave the city a beautiful restaurant in Dovetails and a fab neighbour [...]

104 Reviews

Nu Orleans Burlesque Lounge

For the tastes and sounds of New Orleans Burlesque Lounge in the heart of Ipswich, Nu Orleans Burlesque Lounge has [...]

115 Reviews

Dancing Bean Specialty Roasters and Espresso Bar

Dancing Bean – Ipswich’s own coffee roaster. Dancing Bean Espresso Bar is actually a whole lot more than the name [...]

21 Reviews

Tap'd

If you’re in Ipswich and love your craft beer and mouthwatering food, then Tap’d at the PA Hotel will be [...]

6 Reviews

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19 Dec

Underworld: Mugshots from the Roaring Twenties

15 Sep - 24 Feb 19
Meet the bosses. The plotters. The bruisers. The petty crims. Descend into Sydney’s seedy underworld in the new photographic exhibition [...]

15 Mar 19

CMC Rocks Queensland

15 Mar 19 - 17 Mar 19
CMC Rocks Queensland is the biggest international country and roots festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Delivering an explosive array of [...]

04 Jan 19

Springfield Markets

03 Aug - 05 Jul 19
Celebrate Friday with Springfield Markets. Come for an afternoon treat, splash in the new lagoon, browse their local talented artists [...]

06 Jun 19

Gulf Western Oil 52nd Winternationals

06 Jun 19 - 09 Jun 19
The Gulf Western Oils Winternationals is the largest championship Drag Racing event outside of the USA. The Winternationals is the [...]

26 Jul 19

Supercars Ipswich SuperSprint

26 Jul 19 - 28 Jul 19
There’s non-stop thrills for all ages at the Ipswich SuperSprint, 26 to 28 July 2019. Round up your mates or [...]

15 Mar 19

CMC Rocks Queensland

15 Mar 19 - 17 Mar 19
CMC Rocks Queensland is the biggest international country and roots festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Delivering an explosive array of [...]

Tours

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Pterodactyl Helicopters

Spice up your visit to Ipswich with a thrilling tour of a lifetime courtesy of an unforgettable Pterodactyl Helicopters experience. [...]

200 Reviews

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Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights

Enjoy glorious views whilst floating majestically over the heritage city of Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and Somerset countryside.

231 Reviews

Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway

The romance of the era when steam was king awaits you in Ipswich courtesy of the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway. [...]

54 Reviews

V8 Race Experience

The word is out – the V8 Race Experience at Queensland Raceways near Ipswich is the ultimate adrenalin charged thrill. [...]

Ipswich Trike Tours

You don’t have to be born to be wild to enjoy an exhilarating motorbike experience in and around Ipswich courtesy [...]

27 Reviews

Brisbane Trike Tours

Brisbane Trike Tours offers an exciting, fun and unique way of seeing the real Brisbane as only locals know it. [...]

88 Reviews

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