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

Check out a new street art trail in Ipswich

The recently completed Ipswich Street Art Trail is a compact stroll across the CBD. Meander the back lanes and streets at your own pace to view the seven completed murals.

Liz Bond
Travel, food and wine writer

September school holiday fun in Ipswich

If you're looking for things to do these school holidays September 19 - October 5 2020 check out this list for school holiday fun...

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

Top tips on how to spend a long weekend in Ipswich

With international and interstate travelling off the cards right now, it's never been more important than to go out and explore your own backyard...

Ashleigh Howarth
Freelance writer

Avoid the crowds with a weekend road trip to Marburg

The small town of Marburg is the ultimate in family-friendly activities and relaxation...

Jessica Palmer
Freelance writer and photographer

School holidays: What's on in Ipswich

Come and play and adventure in Ipswich these school holidays!

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Staff Writer

6 Amazing animal experiences to check out this weekend

Charming hobby farms, camel rides and llama walking, there's lots of ways to connect with your inner farmer in Ipswich.

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Staff Writer

Top 5 dog friendly parks in Ipswich

It turns out that Ipswich is the home to some of the best dog friendly parks and facilities your little lady or fella could hope for...

Josh Kerr
Ipswich Trekker

Gift vouchers for top experiences

Looking to help support local businesses - here's our experiences gift voucher guide... Great for any occasion.

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Staff Writer

Ekka holiday fun in Ipswich

When the Brisbane show day holiday rolls around this month, Ipswich will be luring crowds with some country fun and showtime deals of its own.

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Staff Writer

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Popular experiences

Animal Encounters @ Ipswich Nature Centre

The next school holiday sessions are open for bookings. Learn wonderful new facts about the animals and meet new furry and feathered friends on this special VIP walking tour. You may have walked through the centre a hundred times , but have you ever seen it like this? Join our friendly guides who will give you amazing insights into the Ipswich Nature Centre and its cute residents.

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 [...]

Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway

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

Ipswich Nature Centre

With over 42 species and around 200 animals in care - dingoes, bilbies, wallabies, water dragons and a whole petting zoo - the Ipswich Nature Centre , located in beautiful Queens Park is an unmissable experience.

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 [...]

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.

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.

The Llama Farm

The Llama Farm is one of a growing number of farm visit experiences you can enjoy in the Ipswich region [...]

Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve

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

Summer Land Camels

Australia’s largest wild camel training centre and dairy operation. Located within the beautiful Scenic Rim of South East Queensland, Summer [...]

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 [...]

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.

Prince Alfred Hotel

Ipswich’s Prince Alfred Hotel, which locals have fondly been referring to as ‘The PA’ for many a decade now, continues [...]

Heisenberg Haus

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

Oikos Cafe Ipswich

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

Chai House Cafe

Chai House Café at Silkstone not only brings Campos Coffee and a cabinet full of café favourites to the heritage [...]

Queens Park Cafe

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

Fentons at The Ipswich Club

With one of the region’s best known chefs at the helm and a setting oozing heritage charm, The Ipswich Club [...]

Dancing Bean Specialty Roasters and Espresso Bar

Dancing Bean – Ipswich’s own coffee roaster. Dancing Bean Espresso Bar is actually a whole lot more than the name [...]

What's on

19 Sep - 12 Sep 21

99 Bikes Cycle and Trail Run Epic

The award-winning 99 Bikes Cycle Epic is a great mountain biking tradition that began in 2002 with a bunch of [...]

04 Oct

White Rock Trail Festival

There is something truly special about the Rock at White Rock Conservation Park, and White Rock Warriors Inc. are dedicated [...]

29 Feb - 05 Oct

How Cities Work

Explore the city inside and out, top to bottom in a whole new way! From sewers to skyscrapers, this interactive [...]

13 Feb - 21 Nov

QR Moto Ride Days at Queensland Raceways!

What are Ride Days about and are they for you? Recreational Ride days are aimed at providing exciting and fun [...]

01 Mar 21 - 31 Mar 21

CMC Rocks QLD 2021

CMC Rocks Queensland is the biggest international country and roots festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Delivering an explosive array of [...]

08 Jul 21 - 18 Jul 21

SPARK Ipswich

SPARK Ipswich, the reimagined Ipswich Festival, is an 11-day city-wide event celebrating the people, places, arts and culture of Ipswich. [...]

03 Oct - 04 Oct

Spring Drift Matsuri

Queensland Raceways holds two major drifting events each year, and both are full of non-stop action. With previous year’s events [...]

Places to stay

Best Western Ipswich

COVID-19 Response: Keeping you safe. For the safety of staff and guests they are accepting only cashless payments and social [...]

Hardings Paddock Campground

Just 20 minutes from the Ipswich Central Business District and 45 minutes from the Brisbane Central Business District, the Hardings Paddock campground is perfect for a weekend getaway for the whole family.

Ipswich Country Motel

The Ipswich Country Motel offers all you need in a motel with country-style friendly service. Located just a few minutes [...]

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 [...]

Keira Farm

Keira Farm is a five hundred acre working cattle farm, fifteen minutes west of Ipswich on near the Scenic Rim. [...]

Quest Springfield Central

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

Villa Modica

Ipswich might be best known for its impressive heritage houses but one noted landmark has a more contemporary allure and [...]

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