Heritage Trails
Vintage Picture Ipswich postcards and postcards featuring George Brockwell Gill architecture will be available at Ipswich Libraries, Visitor Information Centre and key festival venues, while stocks last during Galvanized. Collect them all!
George Brockwell Gill has become synonymous with Ipswich architecture as many of the city’s iconic buildings are his work, produced over his 55-year long career.
The Postcards feature five key buildings with a QR Code leading to a virtual Heritage Trail, where you can map your own experience.
View the virtual Heritage Trail, featuring 12 Brockwell Gill architecturally designed buildings across the Ipswich CBD and surrounds.
You can also view specially curated photo collections of Ipswich’s past online at Picture Ipswich.
Galvanized Highlights
10 Sep
Galvanized Quartet
Be transported by Bentley Strings, a collective of Brisbane’s premier musicians, who have performed across the world and for both [...]
04 Sep
Beards, Bikes and BBQs
Celebrate Dad with a mouth-watering selection of foods and smoked meats from food vans, a display of heritage motorcycle and [...]
03 Sep
Prohibition Party
Are you ready to celebrate the Roaring Twenties? We’re inviting you to drink, dance and explore your way through the [...]
11 Sep
Culture on Country
Immerse yourself in nature, with access to hiking trails, including a short walk around the dam between the two picnic [...]
10 Sep
Yarning and Weaving
Join Nadine Foley of Culture Weave for a morning of creativity, conversation and connection. Learn ancient weaving techniques as well [...]
03 Sep - 10 Sep
Cultural Workshops
Come in and enjoy a unique experience in our one-day workshop that is all about making a quality Didgeridoo. The Didgeridoos [...]
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Mid-Century Chic Ipswich Seminar - Galvanized Festival Event
Explore the growth of new suburbs and the changing streetscapes of Ipswich from the 1940s to 1969. This was a period that saw Ipswich house design shift from the classic Queenslander, austere post-war era to architecturally designed mid-century modern classics.
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Experience Nature: Denmark Hill Walking Tour - an event under Galvanized a Festival of Heritage
Join your guide to explore Denmark Hill Conservation Reserve and learn about its’ conservation values and history. Established as a reserve in the 1880's, it sits above closed-off mine tunnels, with part of the walking trails following the former coal-skip tramway.
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Lost Ipswich Walking Tours
Join enthusiastic historians from Lost Ipswich exploring the historic buildings of Ipswich CBD.
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Cooneana After Dark - an event under Galvanized Heritage Festival
As part of Galvanized Festival of Heritage, Cooneana Heritage Centre will open from 6pm to 8pm on 7,8,9 September. Experience the Centre after the sun goes down and book on an exciting historic ghost tour presented by Ghost Tours Australia.
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Where History Rests - Pioneers of Ipswich and History of Ipswich General Cemetery walking tour with Lost Ipswich
A walking tour of the Ipswich General Cemetery with Lost Ipswich
01 Sep - 11 Sep
Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage
Galvanized is the City of Ipswich’s festival of heritage, showcasing the best heritage experiences and events Ipswich has to offer [...]
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Galvanized Heritage Bus Tour of Ipswich
Hop onboard for a history tour of Ipswich, Queensland's oldest provincial City.
St Mary's Catholic Church
1B Elizabeth Street, Woodend QLD 4305
Ipswich Art Gallery
d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich QLD 4305
St Paul's Anglican Church
124 Brisbane Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
The Workshops Rail Museum
North St, North Ipswich QLD 4305
Denmark Hill
20 Chelmsford Ave, Ipswich QLD 4305
Ipswich General Cemetery
Cemetery Rd & Warwick Road, Ipswich QLD 4305
Cooneana Heritage Centre
1041 Redbank Plains Road New Chum 4303
Top of Town
Corner Brisbane Street and Ellenborough Street, Ipswich CBD‚ Ipswich
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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The Workshops Rail Museum
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
Ghost Tours prides itself on upholding the motto ‘Heritage and Hauntings’. They combine the unique experience of visiting Brisbane and [...]
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Cooneana Family Fun Day - Back in Time 2022
The Ipswich Historical Society will hold Family Fun Days in 2022. Discover the Heritage Centre at your own leisure and see old world trades like blacksmithing and textile arts and craft with the spinners and weavers. Experience being in school back in the day and complete chores by doing the laundry and helping in the kitchen. Book ahead to secure your tickets. Bookings essential.
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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 [...]
13 Mar - 13 Nov
Cooneana Heritage Bus Tour
Showcasing heritage and historical sites, the 2hr bus tour is available on the second Sunday of each month, commencing March [...]
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The Haunted Mansion
Experience the new Haunted Mansion Lantern Tour at Woodlands of Marburg! This grand house has many mysteries, legends and tales. [...]
31 Oct - 30 Sep 23
Knife Making Classes - Brisbane
Savage Custom Knives is happy to announce they’re offering knife classes! No experience required! Have you ever thought about making [...]
07 May - 17 Jun 23
Beginner Blacksmith Blade Classes - Brisbane
They’re now offering a highly requested class – Blacksmithing! Come for an afternoon out and learn the ancient art of [...]
Book in for dinner...
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Indian Mehfil Ipswich
Indian Mehfil Restaurant situated in the heart of Ipswich city in an old style heritage building, where you will experience [...]
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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.
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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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The 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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Dovetails Restaurant
A contemporary makeover at Ipswich’s heritage Technical College gave the city a beautiful restaurant in Dovetails and a fab sister [...]
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Ungermann Brothers
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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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 premier dining experiences, the Bakehouse Steakhouse [...]
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Mike's Pizzeria
Mike’s Pizzeria brought traditional wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza to the heart of Ipswich when it opened mid-2021, a sibling dining destination [...]
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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 [...]
Make a weekend of it...
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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. Located just a few minutes [...]
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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
Spicers Hidden Vale is a hidden gem, an escape just 30 minutes’ drive from Ipswich and one hour from the [...]
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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
The Rosewood Showgrounds Camping Facility is located in the picturesque township of Rosewood, 20 minutes west of the Ipswich CBD [...]
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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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Keira Farm
Keira Farm is a five hundred acre working cattle farm, fifteen minutes west of Ipswich on the edge of the [...]
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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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Ivory's Rock
With wallabies hopping about and koalas to spot, Ivory’s 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 [...]