While many locals pack up the car and head out of town for their camping trips, you might be surprised to hear that there are some great places to camp right here in Ipswich.  From stunning bushland properties, picturesque working farms and riverfront properties, Ipswich has a great range of campsites to choose from.If you’re a camper and think it’s about time to go on a camping trip in your own background, here is our pick for the best campsites in Ipswich.Hardings PaddockLocated in the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate, just 20 minutes from the Ipswich CBD, Hardings Paddock is a lovely place for a bush camping experience.  The campgrounds are surrounded by natural bushland and despite its proximity to the city, you’ll feel a million miles away.

An Ipswich summer day can be hot, hot, hot!  With temperatures rising well above 30 degrees on most summer days, knowing the best places in Ipswich to cool off is a must!  There are plenty of places to cool off on a hot Ipswich day, from zero depth water parks to massive lagoons, public swimming pools, and natural waterways.No doubt your family has their favourites which they visit regularly, but if you’re after some tips on where to cool off this summer, here’s a list of some of the best places to swim in Ipswich. Orion LagoonIn the peak of summer, families flock to the Orion Lagoon in their droves!  That’s because the Orion Lagoon is just awesome, offering something for everyone - and it’s completely free!  

Ipswich is home to some of the best kid's parks in South East Queensland. Parks in Ipswich include water parks, modern playground equipment, skate parks, fitness circuits, sports fields, Australian wildlife and much more.These parks offer some of the best free things to do in Ipswich. Here is a list of 10 of the best parks right across the entire Ipswich region.10. Robelle DomainRobelle Domain is arguably one of the best parks in the entire Ipswich Region. These parklands are spread out over 24 hectares. They contain everything from a water park, cafes, cycling tracks, walking tracks, playgrounds and a swimming lagoon. The water park includes a zero depth play area with 700 litre tipping bucket and jet sprays.