A wonderful way to cool down and enjoy the great outdoors in Ipswich is at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve. The crossing is a low-lying bridge that crosses the Brisbane River in the suburb of Chuwar, and this long-time favourite with locals and visitors has all you need for a relaxing day out for all ages.
**Ipswich City Council Notice: The reserve, including sections previously re-opened to the public, will be closed from Sunday 25 February 2024. These works are to rehabilitate the site to be more flood resilient will continue through to early June. It is anticipated that the whole reserve will be reopened in late 2024 or early 2025. **
Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve is a popular picnic and tourist destination on the Brisbane River at Chuwar in Ipswich.