Looking for a venue that gives your next meeting, conference or corporate event a little more character? From country retreats and sporting venues to breweries, heritage spaces and purpose-built event centres, Ipswich offers a diverse range of places to bring people together - all within easy reach of Brisbane.Explore some of the city's unique venues below and find the right setting for your next business event.Spicers Hidden ValeTake the team out of the office and into the country at Spicers Hidden Vale. Set across 12,000 acres of picturesque countryside at Grandchester, the luxury retreat offers a memorable setting for conferences, leadership retreats, planning sessions and team getaways.

Ready to take the team beyond the boardroom? Ipswich has plenty of ways to turn a corporate day out, team-building session or staff celebration into something people will actually talk about afterwards.From high-speed laps and axe throwing to golf, mountain biking and unexpected group experiences, these ideas bring a little competition, adventure and connection to your next team day.Brookwater Golf and Country ClubTake the conversation onto the course at Brookwater Golf & Country Club. Surrounded by natural bushland, the course offers teams the chance to step away from the workplace, enjoy some friendly competition and spend quality time together in a relaxed setting.

If you're looking for a few ways to have fun while exploring history and heritage, here are a few ideas!Attend GalvanizedGalvanized is the city of Ipswich’s festival of heritage, showcasing the best heritage experiences and events Ipswich has over 10 days from 4-13 September, 2026. Enjoy visiting iconic venues and historic sites, participate in open days, tours, demonstrations, workshops and social events that bring history to life – perfect for curious minds and heritage lovers alike.Take a ghost tourHear about Ipswich’s haunted history on a ghost tour run by historian Jack Sim’s knowledgeable team.  There are three tours to choose from, a CBD ghost tour, an Ipswich Cemetery tour and a Goodna Cemetery tour.

Still need to get dad something special on Sunday 6 September? Then check out this great list of gift ideas for Father’s Day.Float high in the skyGet dad up in the sky with a gift certificate or a booking for a Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flight. This would be a great family adventure to tick off your bucket list! Race around in a MustangSpend an action-packed afternoon and evening at Queensland Raceway with the chance to get behind the wheel of a powerful V8 race experience car or feel the adrenaline as a passenger in a 6-car, 6-lap Pro Driver Race.

If you have a day off this Ekka Show Day holiday (Wednesday August 12) – but don't want to face crowds, come out to Ipswich and see what’s on offer around the heritage city and its country surrounds...Taste local delicaciesStart your day with a coffee fix by visiting Ipswich Coffee Roasters – to try the city’s own locally roasted coffee in a warehouse at 31 Challinor Street Sadliers Crossing. Pick up a bag of beans or head to Elderflower Cafe, The Old Butcher Shop Cafe or Bootown Espresso to grab a cup and a tasty treat! Book in for dinner or lunch at The Q, where you can sample a delicious 250g rump steak for $20!

Looking for somewhere to eat in the Greater Springfield region? There’s plenty on offer, and delicious menus to explore too, around this modern and vibrant community.Orion HotelThe stunning bistro restaurant at Orion Hotel offers the finest local produce prepared to the highest quality, while the café and designated kids play area is perfect to catch up for a coffee while the little ones play.  The hotel is a great place for groups, families or couples!Find them at 1 Main Street, Springfield Central

Before you head to Ipswich for an event, check out these 20 reasons why you should stay a little bit longer and explore Ipswich while you’re here.If you're looking for accommodation check our stay page.Soar high on a hot air balloon flightFloating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights offer a scenic one-hour journey over farmland and country landscapes.  Your blissful morning ends with breakfast at a popular local café.  Flights run most days but are weather dependent.

Ipswich is celebrating a huge result in the 2026 Best of Queensland Experiences Program, with 49 local tourism businesses recognised among the state’s top visitor experiences.Best of Queensland Experiences are tourism businesses recognised by Tourism and Events Queensland for delivering exceptional visitor experiences. For travellers, it’s a handy signpost to operators known for quality, service and memorable moments.This year also introduced new recognition tiers — Gold, Silver and Teal — adding even more prestige to the program. Ipswich didn’t just make the list, it stood out on it, with one Gold winner and four Silver tier winners among the region’s 49 recipients.

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 picnicPack 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 farmerSpend 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.

If you’re searching for somewhere cosy to wine and dine this winter, ditch the couch and head out to these great restaurants to try some mouthwatering winter menus that will leave your tastebuds feeling pretty darn satisfied.Tick one of these culinary delights off every weekend, or try a few at once!If you’re searching for somewhere cosy to wine and dine this winter, ditch the couch and head out to these great restaurants to try some mouthwatering winter menus that will leave your tastebuds feeling pretty darn satisfied.