Winter activities the whole family will love

Great winter activities to do as the temperature starts to drop
14 Apr 2025
Discover Ipswich, Staff Writer

Just because the mornings are crisp, doesn’t mean the days will be miserable. Winter days in Ipswich tend to be sunny and reach highs of 22 degrees – the perfect temperature to explore outdoor activities.

Have a picnic

Select of picnic goods inside a wicker basket with drinks

Pack the esky, bring a rug and get ready to soak up some sun! There are some amazing places to have a picnic in Ipswich.  Whether you want someone to take care of all the hard work for you, or just visit one of the fantastic parks around, we have a few ideas the whole family will love. 

Explore your inner farmer

Tallavalley Farm B&B

Spend a weekend exploring farms, tasting produce and meeting animals.  Learn all about farm life and at the end of the day stay in a rural retreat with gorgeous country views. Find out how here.

Try an adrenaline fuelled adventure

Rage Cage

Whether you love escape rooms, motorsport or want to try axe throwing there are a few ways to get the blood pumping in Ipswich.  Try your hand at gel blasters or take to the skies in a hot air balloon! Choose your own adventure here.

Taste comforting dishes

Bakehouse Steakhouse Ribs

When it starts to get cool, there’s nothing better than a warming hearty meal.  Ipswich restaurants are embracing the cooler months by changing up their menus with some seasonal produce, find out what’s on offer.

Get outdoors

White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate

Spend the day hiking, biking or walking around the 8500ha of parks and conservation estates in Ipswich.  The weather is perfect for outdoor exploration as the days are warm but not humid. Find the perfect walk here.

Discover Ipswich Staff Writer
Rocky the Rock Wallaby is a Sagittarius who lives at the Ipswich Nature Centre and often contributes to Discover Ipswich in his spare time. When he's not busy showing tourists around, blogging or hanging out with his cute and fluffy mates at the Nature Centre, he likes to hit the gym for a leg session, graze on quinoa salad and ponder the possibilities of the universe.

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