Families – Discover Ipswich

Families

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.

Things to do

The beautiful bell tents of Ipswich

A country business brings a spirited boho offering to Ipswich's events and accommodation scene.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

10 of the Best Parks in Ipswich for Kids

Ipswich has heaps of parks for kids to play in across the region. Check out the 10 best parks and water parks in Ipswich.

Melissa Delaware
Blogger

Must-visit Ipswich markets

A guide to the best markets around the Ipswich region - how many can you cross off the list?

Eva Lewis
Lifestyle Blogger

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

Meet the gang at the Ipswich Nature Centre

In pictures - Ipswich Nature Centre, from the crew who look after the animals and can sometimes not resist a picture.

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Staff Writer

School holidays: What's on in Ipswich

Come and play and adventure in Ipswich these school holidays!

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Popular experiences

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 [...]

The Workshops Rail Museum

The acclaimed, award-winning Museum should be on every Ipswich visitor’s to-do list. Steeped in history – it was once 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. [...]

White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate

Located just 20 minutes from the Ipswich Central Business District and 35 minutes’ from Brisbane Central Business District, White Rock [...]

Animal Encounters @ Ipswich Nature Centre

Enjoy an up close and personal encounter with the wildlife at the Ipswich Nature Centre in this special VIP guided walking tour.

Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate

Located 20 minutes drive from the Ipswich City, the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate covers over 2,200 hectares. The conservation estate supports [...]

Kholo Gardens

A picturesque retreat into nature seven kilometres from the Ipswich Central Business District is the peaceful Kholo Gardens at Pine [...]

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.

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. [...]

Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve

A wonderful way to cool down and enjoy the great outdoors in Ipswich is at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve. The [...]

Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve

From culture-rich mining heritage to adrenalin-fuelled downhill mountain biking, Castle Hill is a unique place and offers an experience unlike [...]

Ipswich Nature Centre

Ipswich Nature Centre in Ipswich's historical Queens Park offers a magical opportunity to get up close and personal with Australian native wildlife...

Haigslea EWE-Nique Hobby Farm

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

Eat & drink

Homage

Situated in a historic barn on 12,000 acres of Australian Bushland, Homage is the epitome of fine dining combined with [...]

Indian Mehfil Ipswich

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

MediumRare Chargrill and Bar

Located within Ipswich Country Motel, MediumRare Char Grill and Bar restaurant is established for serving quality steak and modern Australian [...]

The Retro Diner

The Retro Diner is one of the many cafes in the Top of Town precinct of Ipswich city. This café [...]

Dovetails Restaurant

A contemporary makeover at Ipswich’s heritage Technical College gave the city a beautiful restaurant in Dovetails and a fab sister [...]

Little Mode Cupcakery

Here’s a sweet spot in Ipswich city worth a visit – Little Mode Cupcakery sits opposite Country House Gifts and [...]

Ungermann Brothers

Ben Ungermann won fans across Australia as one of the stars of the 2017 Masterchef series. But it wasn’t only [...]

Queens Park Cafe

Set in the oldest designated public park in Queensland, Queens Park Café is a welcoming hub for both locals and [...]

Oikos Cafe Ipswich

Fresh, nutritious food and specialty coffee in charming surrounds are the promise of Oikos, one of Ipswich’s newest cafes. The [...]

Heisenberg Haus

If you’ve worked up a huge appetite while in Ipswich, you’ll have it more than satisfied at Heisenberg Haus, a [...]

What's on

26 Jul - 28 Jul

Supercars Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint

There’s non-stop thrills for all ages at the Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint, 26 to 28 July 2019. Round up your [...]

26 Jul - 28 Jul

Supercars Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint

There’s non-stop thrills for all ages at the Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint, 26 to 28 July 2019. Round up your [...]

21 Jul

Troy Cassar-Daley – Greatest Hits Tour

Troy Cassar-Daley has come a long way from the 12 year old boy from Grafton busking on Peel Street at [...]

28 Jul

Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park

Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park presented by University of Southern Queensland. I run Ipswich on Sunday 28 July 2019! The Ipswich [...]

28 Jul

Soweto Gospel Choir

The two-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir has been spreading sheer joy to audiences across the globe for nearly two [...]

Places to stay

Quest Springfield Central

Quest Springfield Central serviced apartment style hotel rooms offer guests a relaxed and comfortable Springfield accommodation experience perfect for short [...]

Keira Farm

Keira Billy is a country cottage nestled beside a stand of gum trees and old cattle yards on a working [...]

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 [...]

Villa on Ferguson

Villa on Ferguson offers spacious accommodation close to all the attractions of Ipswich. Located in a quiet cul de sac [...]

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