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

What's on: ideas to add to your calendar this March

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

Ashleigh Howarth
Freelance writer

What's on during the Easter school holidays

Entertain the kids in the school holidays

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Unique ways to experience nature this Autumn

Free and low-cost events are running this autumn for you to experience nature - registrations are essential to reserve your spot!

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Where to go camping in Ipswich

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

Melissa Delaware
Blogger

10 fun places to throw a kid's birthday party in Ipswich

With lots of beautiful parks, animal experiences and adrenalin-fuelled activities, Ipswich is the perfect location for your next get together.

Ashleigh Howarth
Freelance writer

Discover playgrounds with cafes and restaurants only metres away

The kids will love running around and checking out the equipment, while you'll love sipping on a coffee or taking a bite into something tasty...

Kathryn Fletcher
Visitor Experiences Officer

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

Great Houses of Ipswich 2019: Stories behind the houses

Wander the halls of a great Georgian residence, contemplate the fanciful features of a Gothic Revival cottage and take in the vertigo views and luscious gardens of an early Federation beauty. Three especially curated classic Ipswich icons open for Great Houses of Ipswich 11 May – the day before Mother’s Day.

Simone Hubbard
Heritage home blogger

Family friendly food options in Ipswich

There’s no shortage of family friendly dining options in Ipswich and the huge variety of foods, flavours and atmospheres will ensure that all tastes are well catered for!

Brisbane Family Explorers
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Popular experiences

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.

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.

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 Museum Rail Workshops

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

Japanese Tea Ceremony at Nerima Gardens

Main gates to the gardens are closed. Please meet your tour guide at the top gates to Nerima Gardens, past the Curators Hut.

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.

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 [...]

Great Trails of Ipswich Walking Tours for Children

Get ready for some bushwalking activities for children headed your way during April 2025. Supported by Community and Cultural Services, partake in some nature walks delivered by the Discover Ipswich team.

Nature Notebooks Session at Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve

Nature notebooks session at Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve Join local artist Deb Mostert for a morning of observing and [...]

Places to stay

Quest Ipswich

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

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 [...]

Willowbank Caravan Park & Motel

As the name suggests Willowbank Caravan Park & Motel offers a range of options for visitors to the area, all [...]

Urban Getaway

Urban Getaway is a luxury home away from home, perfect for up to 11 guests and located right in the [...]

Ruth's Cottage

Ruth’s Cottage is an entire house, styled with contemporary flair, offering everything you could need while enjoying a short or [...]

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 [...]

Eat & drink

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

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.

Gray's Bar & Restaurant

Gray’s Bar & Restaurant has emerged as a bold new arrival on the Ipswich dining scene in 2024. The restaurant [...]

Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich

Brothers Ipswich is the leading community club in the region.

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 [...]

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 [...]

What's On in Ipswich

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