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Nature & Wildlife

In your backyard, there are places you’ve never been and things you’ve never seen. Where you can reconnect with nature, with adventure, with passion. Discover Ipswich, it’s your backyard.

Things to do

10 Extraordinary Photo Spots in Ipswich

If you’ve never explored the city, you’re in for a treat. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of photo spots in Ipswich to take some Instagram-worthy snaps!

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

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

Fishing in Ipswich

There's some nice places to go fishing in Ipswich, here's a guide on some great spots from a local!

Nick Steele

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

What's on during the Easter school holidays

Entertain the kids in the school holidays

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Quirky and romantic Ipswich date ideas

Whether it's your first date or your 50th there's plenty of ways to spice it up with these date ideas...

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Amazing animal experiences to check out today

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

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

The legend of Blackstone Castle

Ipswich was once home to Brynhyfryd Castle at Blackstone, but what remains at the site is a must for any local history buff!

Bec Lewis
Artist

10 Extraordinary Photo Spots in Ipswich

If you’ve never explored the city, you’re in for a treat. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of photo spots in Ipswich to take some Instagram-worthy snaps!

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

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

Fishing in Ipswich

There's some nice places to go fishing in Ipswich, here's a guide on some great spots from a local!

Nick Steele

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

What's on during the Easter school holidays

Entertain the kids in the school holidays

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Quirky and romantic Ipswich date ideas

Whether it's your first date or your 50th there's plenty of ways to spice it up with these date ideas...

Discover Ipswich
Staff Writer

Amazing animal experiences to check out today

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

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

The legend of Blackstone Castle

Ipswich was once home to Brynhyfryd Castle at Blackstone, but what remains at the site is a must for any local history buff!

Bec Lewis
Artist

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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.

EWE Nique Hobby Farm - Haigslea

As the name suggests, this hobby farm offers a unique outing for families. You’ll be able to get up close [...]

The Llama Farm

The Llama Farm offers an authentic, boutique, rural tourism experience on Brisbane’s doorstep in the beautiful heritage city of Ipswich [...]

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 [...]

Discover the Wonders of Nature: Exclusive Bird and Plant Walks at Stirling Road Reserve

Exclusive Bird and Plant Walks at Stirling Road Reserve – Only 2 sessions available Session 1 Bird Walk at 7:00am: [...]

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.

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.

Kholo Gardens

A picturesque retreat into nature seven kilometres from the Ipswich Central Business District is the peaceful Kholo Gardens at Pine Mountain. It's an unexpected delight to explore with its lush gardens, crystal clear lily pond, bush walks and open spaces.

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 extensive forests and rugged volcanic peaks and slopes including Flinders Peak, Mt Blaine, Mt Catherine and Mt Goolman.

Places to stay

Hardings Paddock Campground

Hardings Paddock campground is perfect for a weekend getaway for the whole family. Surrounded by natural bushland, there are just eight camping sites available to add to the feeling of seclusion.

Spicers Hidden Vale

With its sprawling 12,000 acres of native bushland, elegant guest rooms and enticing modern restaurants, Hidden Vale is where sophisticated [...]

Hardings Paddock Campground

Hardings Paddock campground is perfect for a weekend getaway for the whole family. Surrounded by natural bushland, there are just eight camping sites available to add to the feeling of seclusion.

Spicers Hidden Vale

With its sprawling 12,000 acres of native bushland, elegant guest rooms and enticing modern restaurants, Hidden Vale is where sophisticated [...]

Hardings Paddock Campground

Hardings Paddock campground is perfect for a weekend getaway for the whole family. Surrounded by natural bushland, there are just eight camping sites available to add to the feeling of seclusion.

Spicers Hidden Vale

With its sprawling 12,000 acres of native bushland, elegant guest rooms and enticing modern restaurants, Hidden Vale is where sophisticated [...]

Hardings Paddock Campground

Hardings Paddock campground is perfect for a weekend getaway for the whole family. Surrounded by natural bushland, there are just eight camping sites available to add to the feeling of seclusion.

Spicers Hidden Vale

With its sprawling 12,000 acres of native bushland, elegant guest rooms and enticing modern restaurants, Hidden Vale is where sophisticated [...]

Eat & drink

Elderflower Cafe

Elderflower Cafe owner Jolie Beckett strives to create a welcoming and dog-friendly coffee spot for local families. Nestled in amongst [...]

Fourthchild Cafe Restaurant and Lounge Bar

One of the first hip cafes to open in Ipswich’s heritage Top of Town precinct, Fourthchild has long established itself [...]

Marburg Hotel

You might have seen the sign on the Warrego Highway “There’s antiques down in Marburg” – but there’s also a [...]

Imbibis Craft Distillery

One of Southeast Queensland’s drawcards is a multi International award-winning gin distillery. Imbibis Craft Distillery is Ipswich’s only craft distillery, [...]

St Shoebill

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

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 Ipswich

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.

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 [...]

Fourthchild Cafe Restaurant and Lounge Bar

One of the first hip cafes to open in Ipswich’s heritage Top of Town precinct, Fourthchild has long established itself [...]

Marburg Hotel

You might have seen the sign on the Warrego Highway “There’s antiques down in Marburg” – but there’s also a [...]

Imbibis Craft Distillery

One of Southeast Queensland’s drawcards is a multi International award-winning gin distillery. Imbibis Craft Distillery is Ipswich’s only craft distillery, [...]

St Shoebill

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

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 Ipswich

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.

Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich

Brothers Ipswich is the leading community club in the region.

What's On in Ipswich

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