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

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

Onya bike: the best cycling spots around Ipswich

Onya bike! Here's a round-up of some top riding spots to tackle around the Ipswich region.

Sons of Adventure
Blogger

Orchids, coffee and sheep with names...

Pat the alpacas, meet a sheep called Champagne and feed Mini the goat at this Haiglsea hobby farm.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Best hidden playgrounds of Ipswich

Looking for some new adventures for your littlies? Let them loose in these hidden gems around the Ipswich region.

Eva Lewis
Lifestyle Blogger

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

10 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

Ipswich's rail museum opens free for a day

Here's your chance to explore the impressive Workshops Rail Museum free of charge.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

New chapter for historic Ipswich pub

Memories of India ushers in an exciting new menu to a beautiful old corner pub.

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Flinders Peak hiking with kids

Feel like taking the kids hiking? You can't beat the fresh air on Flinders Peak, a great Ipswich hike!

Sons of Adventure
Blogger

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Ipswich Nature Centre in Ipswich’s historical Queens Park offers a magical opportunity to get up close and personal with Australian [...]

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 [...]

Kholo Gardens

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

RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

Anyone interested in aviation or military history will be in high spirits at the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, near [...]

Orion Lagoon

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

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.

Lyne Marshall's Studio Art Gallery

Within an hour’s drive West of Brisbane at Tallegalla, overlooking the Minden valley and surrounded by nature, Lyne Marshall’s working [...]

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 [...]

What's on

15 Mar 19

CMC Rocks Queensland

15 Mar 19 - 17 Mar 19
CMC Rocks Queensland is the biggest international country and roots festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Delivering an explosive array of [...]

20 Nov

Underworld: Mugshots from the Roaring Twenties

15 Sep - 24 Feb 19
Meet the bosses. The plotters. The bruisers. The petty crims. Descend into Sydney’s seedy underworld in the new photographic exhibition [...]

14 Dec

Museum Twilight Markets

14 Dec
Get into the holiday spirit at the Museum Twilight Markets! Combining quality handmade market stalls, food vendors, a licensed bar, [...]

07 Dec

Springfield Markets

03 Aug - 05 Jul 19
Celebrate Friday with Springfield Markets. Come for an afternoon treat, splash in the new lagoon, browse their local talented artists [...]

15 Dec

The Handmade Expo Market Ipswich

18 Nov - 15 Dec
Monthly Market at the Ipswich Turf Club. They are exclusively Handmade/Baked/Grown along with a few quality crafting supplies for you [...]

06 Jun 19

Gulf Western Oil 52nd Winternationals

06 Jun 19 - 09 Jun 19
The Gulf Western Oils Winternationals is the largest championship Drag Racing event outside of the USA. The Winternationals is the [...]

01 Jul 19

Supercars Coates Hire Ipswich SuperSprint

01 Jul 19 - 31 Jul 19
There’s non-stop thrills for all ages at the Coates Hire Ipswich SuperSprint, July 2019. Round up your mates or your [...]

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 [...]

Eat & drink

The Girls' Coffee Bar

A 20 minute drive from Ipswich on the Warrego Highway at Marburg, The Girls’ Coffee Bar has a loyal clientele [...]

The Soul Nook Collective

Soul Nook Collective is a venture that sprinkles a little bit of magic wherever it goes. Owner Taryn Cochrane styles [...]

MediumRare Chargrill and Bar

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

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 [...]

Dovetails Restaurant

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

Hikari Ramen

Here’s a Springfield eatery that has won a devoted following and done it all with steaming bowls of ramen and [...]

Breakfast at Stephanies

Sit back and relax at Robelle and enjoy your breakfast or lunch with Stephanie. Located in Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield [...]

Indian Tadka

Indian Tadka restaurant at Augustine Heights weaves modern fusion into its traditional Indian cuisine. Owner-chef Sid Tripathi and head chef [...]

Ungermann Brothers

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

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