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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

Dog friendly cafes to try this weekend...

Check out these dog friendly cafes around the Heritage City...

Discover Ipswich
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

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

Fresh escape room challenges revealed

Never experienced the thrills and the challenge of an escape room? Here's your chance.

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Staff Writer

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

What's on: Ipswich dishing up the goods for an action-packed month of April

From food festivals and fair, markets, shows and open days there's plenty to taste, see and do in Ipswich this April...

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

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

Make these holidays memorable with great activities...

This Easter head out to the Heritage City for food festivals, theatre shows, art classes and much more!

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Things to do with mum to celebrate Mother's Day 2021

With Mother's Day just around the corner here's a few ways to show her you care.

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Popular experiences

Japanese Tea Ceremony @ Nerima Gardens

Located within heritage listed Queens Park, the Nerima Gardens is an unique attraction that celebrates two cultures; Japanese and Australian flora and design elements combine harmoniously to create a place of intrigue, beauty and tranquility that is highlighted on this exciting tour.

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

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.

The Llama Farm

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

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.

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.

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 [...]

Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Tommy Smith Cafe

Tommy Smith Café is a relaxed country café within the historic Woodlands of Marburg estate, just off the Warrego Highway [...]

Chai House Cafe

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

Oikos Cafe Ipswich

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

Rafter and Rose

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

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 [...]

What's on

05 Jun - 27 Jun

Festival of Horsepower

Festival of Horsepower is a month-long program packed full of adrenaline and excitement in the City of Ipswich. Taking place [...]

03 Jul

Trip the Switch Music Festival

Live music is back! Australian music fans are ready to rock again… and ‘Trip the Switch’ is ready to deliver! [...]

26 Jun - 11 Jul

Day out with Thomas

The world’s most loved blue steam engine Thomas the Tank Engine is steaming into The Workshops Rail Museum this summer [...]

19 Jun

Ipswich Cup 2021

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

03 Jul

Trip the Switch Music Festival

Live music is back! Australian music fans are ready to rock again… and ‘Trip the Switch’ is ready to deliver! [...]

26 Jun - 11 Jul

Day out with Thomas

The world’s most loved blue steam engine Thomas the Tank Engine is steaming into The Workshops Rail Museum this summer [...]

25 Jul

Scenic Rim Trail Running Series Round 3

There will be an Ultimate Direction Long Course of 15 kilometres, a Topo Short Course of 11-kilometres, and Injinji Intro [...]

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 [...]

Keira Farm

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

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 [...]

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