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

Great Queensland Getaways you can do near Brisbane

Start planning where you'll go on your Great Queensland Getaway now...

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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.

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Your guide to a jam packed September school holidays

Your guide to what's on for the kids and grown ups to enjoy these school holidays

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Ekka might be postponed but you can still get an ice cream sundae and see the animals...

The Ekka might be postponed but you can explore what's available in your backyard!

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Where to go camping in Ipswich

From stunning bushland properties, picturesque working farms, riverfront properties and even glamping options, Ipswich has a great range of campsites to choose from...

Melissa Delaware
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Pick up a one of a kind gift at these Christmas Markets

Welcome to Christmas shopping that is fun and stress free...

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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

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail: Wulkuraka to Fernvale

Grab the bikes and hit the trails with the family!

Creek To Coast
Outdoor, adventure show

How to celebrate Christmas in Ipswich

The best Christmas events, attractions and lights to see in Ipswich!

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Christmas events to get you into the spirit this year

Looking for something to do that's Christmas themed, check out this list of carols, shows and fairs.

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Popular experiences

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.

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.

Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway

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

Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

Summer Land Camels

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

Kholo Gardens

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

Orion Lagoon

To cool off during a long hot Ipswich summer, you can’t go past Orion Lagoon at Springfield, just a 30-minute [...]

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.

Heisenberg Haus

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

Rafter and Rose

Rafter and Rose, in the character-filled Top of Town precinct of Ipswich, is a delightful indoor café plus open shady [...]

Oikos Cafe Ipswich

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

The Cafe Kalina - Stockland

One of Springfield’s newest cafes is luring crowds with its cooked-from-scratch offerings. The Café Kalina overlooks an adventure playground, in [...]

Queens Park Cafe

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

The Retro Diner

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

St Shoebill

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

What's on

23 Sep - 25 Sep

CMC Rocks QLD 2022

CMC Rocks QLD is Australia’s biggest international country music festival. It is a three day festival that is held annually, [...]

18 Jun

Ipswich Cup 2022

The Ipswich Cup is Ipswich’s social event of the year and it is back after missing out on holding the [...]

10 Apr

Watercress Creek Olive Festival

This is a unique event as it is the Farm Experience for everyone to interact with. All 25 other stalls [...]

10 Apr

Watercress Creek Olive Festival

This is a unique event as it is the Farm Experience for everyone to interact with. All 25 other stalls [...]

18 Jun

Ipswich Cup 2022

The Ipswich Cup is Ipswich’s social event of the year and it is back after missing out on holding the [...]

31 Jul

Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park

The Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park is presented by the University of Southern Queensland. Participants can choose any distance with options [...]

28 Jan - 03 Mar

Jamie's Ministry of Food – 5 Week Ipswich Program

As the original Jamie’s Ministry of Food course, the program provides participants with the most comprehensive skill set in the [...]

Places to stay

Best Western Ipswich

Stay at this centrally located Ipswich property, within walking distance of hospitals, showgrounds, the USQ Ipswich Campus and city centre. [...]

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.

Country Motel Ipswich

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

Villa on Ferguson

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

Villa Modica

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

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 the edge of the [...]

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