Couples – Discover Ipswich

Couples

Spend the day in the adventure playground on Brisbane’s doorstep then snuggle up by a campfire at Hardings Paddock, or book your accommodation at a B&B or a city hotel – perhaps in walking distance of the many restaurants, cafes and bars in the city heart. For couples who love the great outdoors and road tripping, start your day with a scenic hot air balloon flight before exploring historic country towns, national parks and pubs with big old verandas dotted across the region.

Things to do

Save the date! Great festivals coming to Ipswich in 2025

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Top seven places for a picnic in Ipswich

Pack the basket and head to Ipswich - here are seven destinations to get on your picnic radar.

Hannah Statham
Blogger

Where to find live music in Ipswich

There’s more places than you might think to see live music in the heritage city of Ipswich!

Kathryn Fletcher
Visitor Experiences Officer

Things to do in Ipswich - a destination on the rise!

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Ipswich hiking

Ipswich is home to some incredible and underrated hiking areas. Hiker extraordinaire Nam takes us through his favourite Ipswich hiking locations.

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Blogger

What's on: Fun experiences this May

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Freelance writer

10 Extraordinary Photo Spots in Ipswich

If you’ve never explored the city, you’re in for a treat. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of photo spots in Ipswich to take some Instagram-worthy snaps!

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Staff Writer

Quirky and romantic Ipswich date ideas

Whether it's your first date or your 50th there's plenty of ways to spice it up with these date ideas...

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How to spend a weekend discovering Planes, Trains and Autos

Thinking of attending the Planes, Trains and Autos festival? Here's how to make the most of your weekend!

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Five of Ipswich's most haunted revealed

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Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Save the date! Great festivals coming to Ipswich in 2025

Here's the festivals to start planning for in 2025...

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Top seven places for a picnic in Ipswich

Pack the basket and head to Ipswich - here are seven destinations to get on your picnic radar.

Hannah Statham
Blogger

Where to find live music in Ipswich

There’s more places than you might think to see live music in the heritage city of Ipswich!

Kathryn Fletcher
Visitor Experiences Officer

Things to do in Ipswich - a destination on the rise!

We were impressed by Ipswich and are excited to share it as a fantastic place to visit for those in the nearby areas of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast

ytravelblog
Travel Blogger

Ipswich hiking

Ipswich is home to some incredible and underrated hiking areas. Hiker extraordinaire Nam takes us through his favourite Ipswich hiking locations.

Nam Tran
Blogger

What's on: Fun experiences this May

Read on to find out What's On this month in Ipswich...

Ashleigh Howarth
Freelance writer

10 Extraordinary Photo Spots in Ipswich

If you’ve never explored the city, you’re in for a treat. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of photo spots in Ipswich to take some Instagram-worthy snaps!

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Quirky and romantic Ipswich date ideas

Whether it's your first date or your 50th there's plenty of ways to spice it up with these date ideas...

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

How to spend a weekend discovering Planes, Trains and Autos

Thinking of attending the Planes, Trains and Autos festival? Here's how to make the most of your weekend!

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Five of Ipswich's most haunted revealed

One of the most haunted places in Ipswich is St Mary's church, where a soul is believed to haunt the building. That's just one of the spine tingling stories, from the city's past. Find out about Ipswich's Most Haunted.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

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Popular experiences

Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you'll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway, where train enthusiasts young and old are in their element.

EWE Nique Hobby Farm - Haigslea

As the name suggests, this hobby farm offers a unique outing for families. You’ll be able to get up close [...]

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 [...]

Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway

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

Queensland Museum Rail Workshops

The acclaimed, award-winning Museum should be on every Ipswich visitor's to-do list.

The Llama Farm

The Llama Farm offers an authentic, boutique, rural tourism experience on Brisbane’s doorstep in the beautiful heritage city of Ipswich [...]

White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate

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 Handmade Expo Ipswich

Ipswich’s Handmade Expo Markets offer an incredible array of stalls with live entertainment and food trucks setting the scene for [...]

River Heart Parklands

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.

Nerima Gardens

Nerima Gardens an idyllic retreat to wind down your visit to Queens Park or take a break between enjoying its other numerous attractions.

Places to stay

Rosewood Showgrounds Camping Facility

PLEASE NOTE: All Campers MUST contact the Camp Ground Manager on arrival for site allocation and prior to setup. Please call Rosewood Lions Club on 0481 382 049 for all arrivals. Please note that all bookings are booked into a zone. You are not allocated a site no. even if a site no. is stated on your booking.

Hardings Paddock Campground

Hardings Paddock campground is perfect for a weekend getaway for the whole family. Surrounded by natural bushland, there are just eight camping sites available to add to the feeling of seclusion.

Ipswich Caravan Village

Ipswich Caravan Village provides a clean, affordable, and family-friendly caravan park experience located just 4 kilometres from the heart of [...]

Woodlands of Marburg

The elegant splendour of Woodlands of Marburg, positioned centrally between Brisbane and Toowoomba, makes it a must-visit destination for its [...]

Quest Ipswich

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

Spicers Hidden Vale

With its sprawling 12,000 acres of native bushland, elegant guest rooms and enticing modern restaurants, Hidden Vale is where sophisticated [...]

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 or [...]

Rosewood Showgrounds Camping Facility

PLEASE NOTE: All Campers MUST contact the Camp Ground Manager on arrival for site allocation and prior to setup. Please call Rosewood Lions Club on 0481 382 049 for all arrivals. Please note that all bookings are booked into a zone. You are not allocated a site no. even if a site no. is stated on your booking.

Hardings Paddock Campground

Hardings Paddock campground is perfect for a weekend getaway for the whole family. Surrounded by natural bushland, there are just eight camping sites available to add to the feeling of seclusion.

Ipswich Caravan Village

Ipswich Caravan Village provides a clean, affordable, and family-friendly caravan park experience located just 4 kilometres from the heart of [...]

Woodlands of Marburg

The elegant splendour of Woodlands of Marburg, positioned centrally between Brisbane and Toowoomba, makes it a must-visit destination for its [...]

Quest Ipswich

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

Spicers Hidden Vale

With its sprawling 12,000 acres of native bushland, elegant guest rooms and enticing modern restaurants, Hidden Vale is where sophisticated [...]

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 or [...]

Rosewood Showgrounds Camping Facility

PLEASE NOTE: All Campers MUST contact the Camp Ground Manager on arrival for site allocation and prior to setup. Please call Rosewood Lions Club on 0481 382 049 for all arrivals. Please note that all bookings are booked into a zone. You are not allocated a site no. even if a site no. is stated on your booking.

Eat & drink

Marburg Hotel

You might have seen the sign on the Warrego Highway “There’s antiques down in Marburg” – but there’s also a [...]

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 [...]

Walloon Hotel

The historic Walloon Hotel exudes country charm and hospitality just a few minutes from Ipswich City. It’s not unusual for [...]

St Shoebill

St Shoebill breezed into Ipswich’s Top of Town precinct in late 2020, bringing a fresh contemporary fit-out to the historic [...]

The Rising Sun Hotel

The Rising Sun Hotel is a charming two-story timber pub in the heart of Rosewood frequented by friendly locals and [...]

Homage

With a deep history firmly planted in the rich productive soils of the Scenic Rim, and a dining philosophy that [...]

Indian Mehfil Ipswich

Indian Mehfil Restaurant is situated in the heart of Ipswich city in an old style heritage building, where you will [...]

Stony Creek Brewing Ipswich

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

Summer Land Camels Cafe

Summer Land Camels offers a true "paddock to plate" experience. Australia's largest camel dairy offers authentic farm-gate products and experiences.

Elderflower Cafe

Elderflower Cafe owner Jolie Beckett strives to create a welcoming and dog-friendly coffee spot for local families. Nestled in amongst [...]

Marburg Hotel

You might have seen the sign on the Warrego Highway “There’s antiques down in Marburg” – but there’s also a [...]

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 [...]

Walloon Hotel

The historic Walloon Hotel exudes country charm and hospitality just a few minutes from Ipswich City. It’s not unusual for [...]

St Shoebill

St Shoebill breezed into Ipswich’s Top of Town precinct in late 2020, bringing a fresh contemporary fit-out to the historic [...]

The Rising Sun Hotel

The Rising Sun Hotel is a charming two-story timber pub in the heart of Rosewood frequented by friendly locals and [...]

Homage

With a deep history firmly planted in the rich productive soils of the Scenic Rim, and a dining philosophy that [...]

Indian Mehfil Ipswich

Indian Mehfil Restaurant is situated in the heart of Ipswich city in an old style heritage building, where you will [...]

Stony Creek Brewing Ipswich

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

Summer Land Camels Cafe

Summer Land Camels offers a true "paddock to plate" experience. Australia's largest camel dairy offers authentic farm-gate products and experiences.

Elderflower Cafe

Elderflower Cafe owner Jolie Beckett strives to create a welcoming and dog-friendly coffee spot for local families. Nestled in amongst [...]

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