Feel like spending a long weekend indulging in delicious flavours, soaking up some heritage or just breathing fresh country air?  We've got you!Check out the Nicholas Street PrecinctThe award winning Nicholas Street Precinct features a movie cinema, restaurants and bars, activities for the kids and much more! The entertainment precinct has a MiniBounce for children 0-6 years old, a space for the bigger kids to enjoy with bowling and arcade games as well as great food and drinks at General Public and a Hoyts movie cinema.There's also a beautifully restored pub - Hotel Commonwealth that serves up tasty bites and drinks seven days a week. 

Start planning your weekends with these great walks in Ipswich.  From mountains to hike to lush gardens and reserves you'll find some nature here...Colleges CrossingColleges Crossing is a great place to take the family for a walk.  Check out the lake for fishing and kayaking.And there’s bike and scooter paths, walking tracks, a playground and sheltered tables.

Coming to Ipswich with family or friends and looking for a place to stay that is bigger than your average hotel room?Here are five options to try around the Ipswich region.Twigley FarmLinning's House at Twigley Farm is a luxurious, self-contained stay with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There's views of the surrounding countryside with wrap around verandas. There's space for up to six people, private fire pit and patio with outdoor dining area and a deck.

If your ideal holiday is an adrenaline-pumping adventure, then get your thrills right here.  Mix and match your choices to create your perfect getaway…Spec Ops PaintballIf you’re a paintball, gell ball or Nerf fan, then Spec Ops Paintball will satisfy your action cravings.  Inside their dedicated indoor field you’ll navigate through rooms and blast your way through different games.  Perfect for all ages, even kids with the addition of Nerf battles, this is one spot not to miss on your trip to Ipswich.Stay at Oaks Ipswich Aspire Suites close to Spec Ops Paintball and next door to the award-winning Bakehouse Steakhouse, a top spot for dinner and a sneaky cocktail.

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.

Spring in Ipswich is all about fresh air, new life, and outdoor fun. Cuddle baby animals, enjoy scenic picnics, stay on a farm, and find experiences the whole family will love – just in time for school holidays and Father’s Day.See some baby animalsIn spring you can usually meet some babies at Ipswich hobby farms. See baby sheep at Ewe Nique Hobby Farm as lambing season is from winter into spring each year, camels at Summer Land Camels and cria (baby llamas) at The Llama Farm.Unwind with the perfect picnicThere are some amazing places to have a picnic in Ipswich. Including businesses like Soul Nook that take care of all the hard work for you. Or you can opt to visit one of the fantastic parks around, all you need to do is pack the esky.