Pack the basket and head to Ipswich - here are seven destinations to get on your picnic radar.

Hardings Paddock is the ideal place for hiking, camping, mountain bike riding, horse riding, bird watching, wildlife spotting or a relaxing picnic.

Queens Park is one of the oldest parks in Queensland and it’s easy to see why it’s a popular destination: the free mini zoo, Japanese gardens, Environmental Education Centre and cafe are all located on site in the heart of the city of Ipswich.

The Ipswich region is home to a fabulous array of birdlife - here's just a taste of what some of our brilliant local photographers managed to capture in the last year.

Like the books from my childhood you really can choose your own adventure by discovering the walking paths in Ipswich. Here's a few of Ipswich's best walks.

A Queensland nature photographer shares some of his favourite wildlife locations around Ipswich.

Feel like exploring the outdoors with the kids? Try the hiking trails at White Rock Conservation Estate that are among the many family-friendly walks in Ipswich.