Ipswich is home to an array of destinations loved by families. The Workshops Rail Museum, which includes children’s activities, touring exhibitions and countless rail displays that extend back to the steam era, but the region is also known for its many beautiful parks such as historic Queens Park with its Ipswich Nature Centre, and picnic spots such Nerima Gardens, River Heart Parklands and Kholo Gardens.
Here are a few of the top events and activities that need to be on your family’s school holiday checklist from Saturday 13 December until Tuesday 27 January.
Wait list available - Ipswich's stunning Christmas light and decoration displays help to bring the festive season alive and add special Christmas magic to the city.
With over 42 species and around 200 animals in care - dingoes, bilbies, wallabies, water dragons and a whole petting zoo - the Ipswich Nature Centre , located in beautiful Queens Park is an unmissable experience.
Over 2,500 hectares of regionally significant bushland featuring extensive forested ridges, escarpments and valleys that are home to an amazing array of plant and wildlife species.
The Bremer River is at the heart of Ipswich, so the fantastic River Heart Parklands on its banks are aptly named. Enjoy the river breezes as you stroll through a mini rainforest, and past a cascading waterfall and sculpture pond.
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