Festival snapshot:
FIRST NATIONS
Celebrate local First Nations heritage and culture with stories, dance, song and bush foods at the Indigenous Wild Foods & Cultural Festival.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Relive historical dance and music from the 1800s, dance until you drop in post WWII victory inspired dinner dance, visit vintage vehicles, or take a steam train ride.
HAUNTED
Take a stroll through the most haunted places in Ipswich and scare yourself silly with tales of mystery, statues that move and creepy children’s handprints on cars.
TOURS
Enjoy guided bus, walking and even floating tours of historic Ipswich. Learn the stories of the people and places of days gone past, from beautiful buildings to local watering holes and historic families.
VISIT
Step back in time and experience aviation, family history, antiques and a recreated heritage village, or wander through a magnificent display of quilts and craft from talented artisans.
WATCH & LEARN
Join heritage workshops from sand blasted glass and blacksmithing to caring for family treasures or be immersed in the history of Ipswich’s leading jazz band.
ONLINE
Recreate, name or locate your own classic image through the Picture Ipswich Collection or upload your history inspired Lego creation for all to admire.
EAT AND DRINK
Dine out with a heritage twist and discover the charm of some of the oldest buildings in Ipswich while enjoying everything from jacaranda cocktails and heritage city gin to high teas, authentic Indian and a special Galvanized ale.
Galvanized Highlights
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Ghost Tours Australia - Brisbane
Ghost Tours Australia and Historic Australia prides itself on upholding the motto ‘Heritage and Hauntings’. They combine the unique experience [...]
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Open Day and Family Fun Day at Cooneana Heritage Centre
Come along to the Open Day at Cooneana Heritage Centre on Saturday 7 and Family Fun Day on Sunday 22 September
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Japanese Tea Ceremony at Nerima Gardens
Main gates to the gardens are closed. Please meet your tour guide at the top gates to Nerima Gardens, past the Curators Hut.
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Summer Land Camels
On their Farm Tours, you’ll learn about camels and Australia’s camel history, the story of Summer Land Camels, and much more.
St Paul's Anglican Church
The Workshops Rail Museum
North St, North Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s on here:
- Museum Torchlight Tours (September 1 and 8)
- Foreigners on the Slide (September 1-10)
- Introductory Photography Workshop (September 2)
- Leathercraft Taster Heritage Workshop (September 2)
- Prohibition Party (September 2)
- Leathercraft Full Day Heritage Workshop (September 3)
- Might & Muscle Exhibition Guided Tours (September 4 and 6)
- T-House Collection Guided Tours (September 4, 6 and 8)
- Chasing our Past Restoring the Spencer Motorcycle (September 5)
- Vintage Machinery Day (September 9)
- Blacksmithing Taster Heritage Workshop (September 9)
- Blacksmithing Full Day Heritage Workshop (September 10)
Denmark Hill
Ipswich General Cemetery
Cooneana Heritage Centre
1041 Redbank Plains Road New Chum 4303
What’s on here:
- Sky Iron – Festival of Blacksmithing (September 2 and 3)
- Cooneana After Dark(September 8)
- Back in Time – Family Fun Day (September 10)
Top of Town
Brisbane Street, Ipswich CBD‚ Ipswich
What’s on here:
- Historical Walking Walking Tours (September 2, 3, 9 and 10)
- Ghost Tours (September 1 and 8)
1 Nicholas St
1 Nicholas St, Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s on here:
- Limestone Frolic (September 1)
- Changing Landscapes of Ipswich (September 2)
- Beards, Bikes and BBQs (September 3)
Ipswich Soldiers Memorial Hall
63 Nicholas St, Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s on here:
- Ipswich Soldier Memorial Hall Tours (September 2 and 3)
- 15th Battalion A.I.F World War 1 Display (September 2 and 3)
Goodna Cemetery
Queens Park
Merle Finimore Ave, Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s on here:
- Galvanized Heritage Bus Tour of Ipswich (departs from Queens Park)
- Galvanized Heritage Bus Tour of Marburg (departs from Queens Park)
Hotel Metropole
Woodlands of Marburg
174 Seminary Rd, Marburg QLD 4346
What’s on here:
- Heritage Dining (September 1 and 2)
- Historical Tour with the Woodlands Ghost and Legends (September 1)
- Woodlands Historic Mansion Open House (September 2)
- Heritage and History Tours (September 3 – 8)
Imbibis Craft Distillery
Fire Station 101
101 Limestone St, Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s on here:
- Ipswich Threads 150 Years of Wool (September 1, 2 and 3)
Ipswich Art Gallery
D’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich QLD 4305
What’s on here
- Remnants of the Past: New Work by Kate Douglas (July 15 – September 10)
Ipswich Hospital
Marburg
Marburg, Ipswich
What’s on Here:
- Baker’s Ball starting with hors d’oeuvers at Scotland Yard Antiques, dinner at Marburg Hotel, dancing and dessert at Anglican Church Hall (September 9)
Discover history and heritage
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Ipswich Antique Centre
If you’re looking for antiques and other collectibles and memorabilia, you can’t go past Ipswich Antique Centre in the Ipswich [...]
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Ipswich Art Gallery
A visit to Ipswich isn't complete without checking out its award-winning Ipswich Art Gallery.
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Queensland Museum Rail Workshops
The acclaimed, award-winning Museum should be on every Ipswich visitor's to-do list.
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Incinerator Theatre
If you’re a theatre lover, appreciate architecture or both, the Incinerator Theatre is a must-do when you’re in Ipswich. It [...]
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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.
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Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway
The romance of the era when steam was king awaits you in Ipswich courtesy of the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway.
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Ghost Tours Australia - Brisbane
Ghost Tours Australia and Historic Australia prides itself on upholding the motto ‘Heritage and Hauntings’. They combine the unique experience [...]
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Open Day and Family Fun Day at Cooneana Heritage Centre
Come along to the Open Day at Cooneana Heritage Centre on Saturday 7 and Family Fun Day on Sunday 22 September
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Scotland Yard Antiques
In the country town of Marburg, just off the Warrego Highway halfway between Brisbane and Toowoomba, you’ll find one of [...]
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Indian Mehfil Ipswich
Indian Mehfil Restaurant is situated in the heart of Ipswich city in an old style heritage building, where you will [...]
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Stony Creek Brewing at the old Pumpyard
Pumpyard Bar and Brewery has won an enviable reputation as the place to go for top quality, locally brewed beer and plenty of atmosphere.
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Ipswich Jets Leagues Club
Jets Leagues Club is a complete friendly entertainment and gaming venue, housing a restaurant which offers high quality dining in Ipswich.
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Fourthchild Cafe Restaurant and Lounge Bar
One of the first hip cafes to open in Ipswich’s heritage Top of Town precinct, Fourthchild has long established itself [...]
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Cottage Restaurant
Set inside a charming heritage Queenslander on Limestone Street sits The Cottage Restaurant built in 1861, an Ipswich establishment for [...]
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UB's (Ungermann Brothers) Milk Bar
An ice cream experience like no other… over 20 flavours of gourmet ice cream, indulgent ice cream inspired desserts and milkshakes in a 1960s inspired retro venue and heritage precinct.
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Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich
Brothers Ipswich is the leading community club in the region.
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Heisenberg Haus
If you’ve worked up a huge appetite while in Ipswich, you’ll have it more than satisfied at Heisenberg Haus, a [...]
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Memories of India
As is the way for the majority of Ipswich’s best-loved restaurants, Memories of India allows customers to dine in a [...]
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Bakehouse Steakhouse
The former Haley’s Bakery, built in 1875, is now home to one of Ipswich’s premier dining experiences, the Bakehouse Steakhouse [...]
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Prince Alfred Hotel
Ipswich’s Prince Alfred Hotel, which locals have fondly been referring to as ‘The PA’ for many a decade now, continues [...]
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Ruby Chews Burgers & Shakes
Ruby Chews is a modern twist on the classic American Burger Bar. The menu is simple, and we they only [...]
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Moselles Cafe + Restaurant
With a cruisy Menu available 8am to 2:30pm, 7 days a week, and dreamy views out across the lake, Moselles [...]
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Montezuma's Ipswich
Tina and Terry Bartholomai have run Montezuma’s Restaurant at Riverlink Shopping Centre since 2015 and have earned many loyal regular [...]
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La Parrilla
Surrender to the fiery, fresh and oh so tantalising flavours of South America at La Parrilla restaurant in North Ipswich. [...]
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Ballistic Springfield
Ballistic Springfield Brewery, Bar and Kitchen features a 800 litre brewery set up, 20 taps serving a wide range of [...]
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The Rusty Nail
When the working day is done and the afternoon’s long shadows stretch across the heritage city, it’s the perfect time [...]
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The Sourdough Crust Co.
Ipswich’s favourite neighbourhood pizzeria serving blistered, stretchy, chewy and charred, wood-fired pizza with their signature sourdough crust. Years in the [...]
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Club Parkview
It’s being hailed as the western corridor’s newest number one destination for events, entertainment and food, and Club Parkview certainly [...]
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Pizzeria La Prima
It’s hard to beat a traditional Italian pizza isn’t it? Like the Quattro Stagioni version at Pizzeria La Prima with [...]
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Monte Lane
Monte Lane is a local laneway wine bar in the Top of Town, Ipswich. With a curated selection of wines [...]
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Best Western Ipswich
Stay at this centrally located Ipswich property, within walking distance of hospitals, showgrounds, the USQ Ipswich Campus and city centre. [...]
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Country Motel Ipswich
Country Motel Ipswich offers all you need in a motel with a country-style friendly service. Overlooking the sporting grounds and [...]
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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 [...]
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Spicers Hidden Vale
With its sprawling 12,000 acres of native bushland, elegant guest rooms and enticing modern restaurants, Hidden Vale is where sophisticated [...]
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Springfield Lakes Hotel
Springfield Lakes Hotel offers stylish, comfortable and very handy accommodation just 20 minutes drive from Ipswich Central Business District and [...]
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Woodlands of Marburg
The elegant splendour of Woodlands of Marburg, positioned centrally between Brisbane and Toowoomba, makes it a must-visit destination for its [...]
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Oaks Ipswich Aspire Suites
Providing excellent short or long term accommodation to both business travellers and visitors, Oaks Ipswich Aspire Suites sets the benchmark [...]
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Rosewood Showgrounds Camping Facility
PLEASE NOTE: “All Campers MUST contact the Camp Ground Manager on arrival for site allocation and setup”
Your booking site number is indicative only and your camping zone will be confirmed upon arrival. Please call Rosewood Lions Club on 0481 382 049 for all arrivals.
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Quest Springfield Central Apartment Hotel
Quest Springfield Central serviced apartment style hotel rooms offer guests a relaxed and comfortable Springfield accommodation experience perfect for short [...]
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Cumquat House
Cumquat House features free WiFi and private parking on site. The rooms include a flat screen television, reverse cycle air [...]
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Tallavalley Farm B&B
This three-bedroom two-bathroom cottage at Tallegalla offers affordable accommodation for up to six people on a working farm. You’ll see [...]
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Ivorys Rock Caravan Park and Camping Ground
With wallabies hopping about and koalas to spot, Ivorys Rock offers modern and convenient campgrounds surrounded by picturesque native bushland. [...]
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Pocket Retreats
Just 45 minutes from Brisbane, at the end of a winding tree-lined road through quite stunning terrain, you’ll find the [...]
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Urban Getaway
Urban Getaway is a luxury home away from home, perfect for up to 11 guests and located right in the [...]
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Ruth's Cottage
Ruth’s Cottage is an entire house, styled with contemporary flair, offering everything you could need while enjoying a short or [...]
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Twigley Farm
Only 45 minutes from Brisbane experience cosy & secluded glamping for two at Twigley Farm. Sip a glass of wine [...]